Stories by Giles Dexter

Andrew Hoggard might be new to Parliament, but he's certainly not new to New Zealand's screens and airwaves.

The Manawatū dairy farmer was president of Federated Farmers from 2020 to 2023, and one of… Audio

Public Service Targets are set for a comeback but with job cuts looming over ministries and agencies, unions fear public servants are only being asked to do more with less.

Originally introduced by… Audio

Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks about his decision to step down, his time in the role, and the message he has for whoever succeeds him. Audio

After its most successful election - taking all but one of the Māori seats - Te Pāti Māori is amping up for the next three years as "the only true opposition". 

It's a dramatic turnaround for a party… Audio

The government's pointed to vapes as a key weapon in the war against cigarettes. 

In the rush to reach its smokefree targets, however, there are fears the horse has bolted - with children exposed to… Audio

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says this election is the final chance to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, curb environmental degradation, and reduce inequality. 

Following bruising… Audio

Police Minister is a tough gig: focusing on social issues leads to 'soft-on-crime' criticism while going too hard can look like populism. 

With four ministers in eight months it's ended up a… Audio

Labour faithful were in fine form at the party's annual conference last weekend, but an unflattering political poll on Sunday soon soured the mood. 

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - roused by… Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast NZ Political Reporters Katie Scotcher, Anneke Smith and Giles Dexter explore what the debate about the role of the monarchy in New Zealand - and the possibility of… Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Giles Dexter reviews the government's approach to youth crime, and examines what is missing from the debate. Audio