Barry Soper has spent the best part of five decades reporting from New Zealand's corridors of power.

His working life can be measured in 12 prime ministers: from the larger than life characters of Rob Muldoon and David Lange, to the golden age of Helen Clark and John Key, to the post-Covid era of Ardern and Luxon - Soper's insight and nose for a story is second-to-none.

This book reveals the inside scoop from the halls, hotels and side-rooms where New Zealand's chosen leaders - for better or worse - created their lasting legacy.

'It's fair to say Barry knew, and still knows, where all the bones are buried.'

- former prime minister, Sir John Key