Nicky Hager comments on Mark Mitchell considering suing him at his book launch in Christchurch.

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part).

PM John Key says nothing has changed after a video emerged appearing to contradict his claim that he was never told by the SIS it intended to release documents to blogger Cameron Slater.

Early yesterday Mr Key faced new evidence appearing to contradict his claims that he was never told the SIS intended to release the documents Slater used against Mr Goff. But two letters emerged later yesterday - one from former SIS Director Warren Tucker and another from Ombudsman Dame Beverley Wakem - which referred to Dr Tucker briefing the Prime Minister on the release of the documents.

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part). Today’s question is what is the best way to address inequality in NZ?

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part). Today’s question is should the taxpayer subsidise another America's Cup bid?

A majority of voters approve of farm sales to foreigners only when it brings a significant advantage over a New Zealand buyer such as jobs, according to the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey. Hear what the political leaders have to say about foreign investment.

Prime Minister and National leader John Key takes the Hot Seat to talk about his plans for the future in series of leader interviews ahead of the September 20 election. He speaks with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Fran O'Sullivan and Toby Manhire and political editor Audrey Young. The interview was conducted on August 12, before Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics was released.

Prime Minister and National leader John Key takes the Hot Seat to talk about his plans for the future in series of leader interviews ahead of the September 20 election. He speaks with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Fran O'Sullivan and Toby Manhire and political editor Audrey Young. The interview was conducted on August 12, before Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics was released.

Wairiki MP Te Ururoa Flavell is no political novice but he is facing his first election as Maori Party co-leader. He discusses the party's record, its goals and its rivals in this Herald Hot Seat interview with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Fran O'Sullivan and Toby Manhire and political editor Audrey Young.

Wairiki MP Te Ururoa Flavell is no political novice but he is facing his first election as Maori Party co-leader. He discusses the party's record, its goals and its rivals in this Herald Hot Seat interview with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Fran O'Sullivan and Toby Manhire and political editor Audrey Young.

The Hot Seat panel is NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Toby Manhire and Fran O’Sullivan and political editor Audrey Young.

The Hot Seat panel is NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Toby Manhire and Fran O’Sullivan and political editor Audrey Young who ask the big questions to New Zealand's political leaders.

Prime Minister John Key answers questions over Nicky Hager's Dirty Politics book in Wellington.

Labour Party leader David Cunliffe responds to the release of emails from the Twitter account @whaledump.

United Future leader Peter Dunne is Parliament’s longest continuously serving MP and has worked with both Labour and National. In the Herald’s Hot Seat video interview he talks about Helen Clark and John Key, his next goals, and looks back at the turmoil over a leaked spy report which resulted in his resignation. The Hot Seat panel is NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Toby Manhire and Fran O’Sullivan and political editor Audrey Young. [The interview was conducted on August 7].

United Future leader Peter Dunne is Parliament’s longest continuously serving MP and has worked with both Labour and National. In the Herald’s Hot Seat video interview he talks about Helen Clark and John Key, his next goals, and looks back at the turmoil over a leaked spy report which resulted in his resignation. The Hot Seat panel is NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Toby Manhire and Fran O’Sullivan and political editor Audrey Young. [The interview was conducted on August 7]

Philosopher- turned-politician Jamie Whyte took over the leadership of the Act Party only in February this year. In the third of the Herald's Hot Seat series ahead of the election in September he talks in a wide-ranging interview with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Toby Manhire and Fran O'Sulliva, and political editor Audrey Young. [The interview was conducted on August 8].

Conservative leader Colin Craig is interviewed by NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, New Zealand Herald columnists Fran O’Sullivan and Toby Manhire, and Herald political editor Audrey Young.

Conservative leader Colin Craig is interviewed by NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, New Zealand Herald columnists Fran O’Sullivan and Toby Manhire, and Herald political editor Audrey Young.

Journalist and author of Dirty Politics, Nicky Hager says "When you read the book you're going to find chapter after chapter of remarkable things that him (John Key) as leader of the party... he's got a lot to answer for."

Investigative journalist Nicky Hager has released his book Dirty Politics, which features leaked emails between National Party figures and right-wing bloggers.

Interview with Internet Mana leader Hone Harawira and Internet Party leader Laila Harre with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, New Zealand Herald columnists Fran O’Sullivan and Toby Manhire, and Herald political editor Audrey Young.

Interview with Internet Mana leader Hone Harawira and Internet Party leader Laila Harre with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, New Zealand Herald columnists Fran O’Sullivan and Toby Manhire, and Herald political editor Audrey Young.

Labour leader David Cunliffe answers questions on the campaign trail in Wellington.

John Key comments on Dotcom being a 'sugar daddy' to Laila Harre.

John Key discusses the issue of foreign ownership in New Zealand and the lack of consistency amongst opposition parties.

Prime Minister John Key is rejecting claims the Government is too soft on Israel and should expel the Israeli Ambassador, as violence continues in Gaza and another United Nations-run school is shelled.

The FBI's second in command dropped in on Attorney General Chris Finlayson for a cup of tea this morning but Mr Finlayson is refusing to say whether Kim Dotcom and the bureau's extradition case against him was discussed. Mr Finlayson this afternoon confirmed he received a visit from Mark Giuliano who is deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this morning.

A $2-an-hour boost to the minimum wage, scrapping the 90-day work trial, and a Commission of Inquiry to set industry standards are part of the Labour Party's work and wages policy, launched today.