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RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An RNZ analysis of political donations shows people involved in the property industry are giving the most - and almost all of it is going to National, ACT and NZ First.

People and businesses aligned… Audio

National and ACT could govern alone according to the latest 1News Kantar public poll. 

National has taken the lead again and is on 37 percent in the poll - ahead of Labour on 35.

Act is on 11… Video, Audio

And returning to our story about the PM's pre-Budget speech. Chris Hipkins is again hosing down expectations, saying it will be "no frills" and definitely no new taxes or a cyclone levy.

But… Video, Audio

New research conducted by Inland Revenue has found New Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.

National's leader Christopher Luxon says the solution is not a… Audio

She earned herself an international reputation as a "rock star" politician but today, Jacinda Ardern's leaving that behind as she gives her valedictory speech.

For more than five years, she was the… Audio

It's been a big week already for New Zealand's political leaders.

They were all in attendance at Waitangi at the weekend giving messages of unity and aspiration for Māori.

In the aftermath, Prime… Audio

Iwi leaders have urged the new Prime Minister not to throw Māori under the bus in his pursuit of power this election.

The challenge was laid at the Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi, kicking off several… Audio

Political reporter Katie Scotcher accompanied the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins as he assessed the flood damage around Auckland, and covered the sometimes-awkward, and other times heated, media… Audio

Jacinda Ardern's last official duities were yesterday at Rātana Pā.

The leaders of all parties except ACT were at the small settlement near Whanganui yesterday, marking the return of the annual… Audio

Almost all Covid-19 restrictions have been scrapped after the Government did away with the Covid-19 Protection Framework overnight.

As of midnight, masks are only required in health and aged care… Audio

The Labour Party caucus has unanimously voted to suspend Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma after he went rogue over the past week, with several allegations of bullying tabled against fellow MPs and… Audio

The Labour Party has suspended MP Gaurav Sharma from the caucus effective immediately.

The caucus held a special meeting this afternoon to decide what to do with the Hamilton West MP, who has accused… Video, Audio

The Labour Party leader, Jacinda Ardern, has called a special caucus meeting for this week, where the main topic of discussion will be Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma.

When Ardern took the podium… Audio

A Labour backbencher has gone rogue, launching an extraordinary broadside at his own party and Parliament, decrying rampant bullying.

Gaurav Sharma has made the explosive claims after a long-running… Audio

National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus while an investigation is carried out into further allegations of bullying raised by RNZ.

A woman who flatted with the Tauranga… Audio

The latest One News / Kantar political poll released last night suggests the National and ACT parties could govern together if support remains the same during the next election.

Labour and National… Audio

A One News Kantar Poll shows National and Act could govern together with 62 seats. Our political reporter Anneke Smith joins Karyn from the press gallery. Audio

RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, was at the National Party conference this weekend.

The party unveiled its new welfare policy at the conference, a promise to get young beneficiaries into work.

The Government last week sought advice on closing a loophole in electoral donation laws which could be ripe for overseas exploitation.

RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at Parliament. She joins Lisa Owen with her analysis.

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