International relations expert Dr. Parag Khanna speaks to Jim Mora about where China sits in terms of geo-politics and what it means to New Zealand.

Insight - As the battle against the Tasman fires continues, Alex Ashton reflects on the emergency response and questions whether New Zealand is ready for a future where fires like this could become more frequent.

Three Minutes Max, short & sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Here's Amanda Miller, talking about her feature length film documentary on social justice advocate Celia Lashlie.

In calling home this week we speak to Olly Spinks who, like many New Zealanders, has made his home in London. He gives his views on Brexit and a bit about his line of work in gas and electricity markets.

To start non-election years at Parliament MPs spend 13 hours arguing who would be better at running the country. The House explain's what they do and why.

Three Minutes Max, short & sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Commentator Janet Wilson is here to give her thoughts on Mike King being named New Zealander of the year.

Dr Justin O'Sullivan from the Liggins Institute explains the break through they've made in understanding why people with type 1 diabetes often contract seemingly unrelated diseases by using 3D gene mapping technology.

A recent poll's found there's little backing for the suggestion that the summer holiday break is moved from December to February. Emanuel Kalafatelis is Managing Partner of Research New Zealand and explains the numbers.

It's Valentines Day. So of course Parliament spent the day debating votes that would break up its central relationship. How's that for a vote of confidence.

The first question time for 2019 has taken place so it's time for a refresher on some of the rules.