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Analysis on latest poll results
The Labour Party's popularity has plummeted in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll, with its worst result since Jacinda Ardern became leader in 2017.
It's dropped about six points to 32% - National… Audio
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Liz Truss resigns: Analysis from BBC
British PM Liz Truss has resigned.
She broke the news in a brief speech outside Downing Street. It's the shortest tenure of any UK Prime Minister she served for just 45 days.
Labour leader Kier… Audio
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Analysis: By-election triggered by Gaurav Sharma's resignation
Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma, who was kicked out of Labour's caucus, has resigned from the seat and is starting his own political party.
The Prime Minister says she urged Mr Sharma to stay as an… Audio
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Paying a Long Game: A new book on China in the countries of the Silk Road
Audio 17 Oct 2022As China continues to flex its global muscles, a new book, Sinostan: China's Inadvertent Empire, offers clues to its ambitions in Central Asia - and the resulting tensions.
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Heated emissions from media on gas charging plan
Settling on a scheme to charge for agricultural emissions has taken 20 years of consultation, compromise and scientific research - and agriculture’s leading lobby groups were partners in the process… Audio
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Analysis: Left's losses in local government elections
It wasn't a great weekend for Labour Party candidates in the local body elections, and presumably not a wonderful weekend, either, for their most high-profile backer. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Audio
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Analysis: Latest poll still has National Party in front
The National Party remains the most preferred party in the latest One News Kantar public poll but Labour has taken a nibble out of their advantage.
The poll figures show National remains unchanged on… Audio
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Political analysis on Covid-19 rules change
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
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Analysis: Government's canned KiwiSaver fees tax
It came out of the blue - the Government was going to put a tax on KiwiSaver fees which would have netted $225 million per year from 2026.
The idea had been scrapped within 24 hours, the Government… Audio
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Govt u-turns on KiwiSaver GST changes
In a remarkable backdown, the Government has dumped its plan to put GST on KiwiSaver fees - not even 24 hours since the proposal was released.
Ministers were caught off-guard by the fierce backlash… Video, Audio
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Political analysis: Labour Party caucus suspends Sharma
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
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Gaurav Sharma suspended from caucus - political analysis
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
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Political analysis: Latest events in Labour Party
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
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Analysis: Labour Party response to Sharma allegations
Hamilton West MP Dr Gaurav Sharma says he has faced MP on MP bullying within the Labour Party, posting a 2600 word statement on his Facebook page on Friday detailing his experiences.
The Labour Party… Audio
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Political analysis: Sam Uffindell stood down from caucus after fresh allegations
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
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Political analysis: Poll suggests National/ACT could govern
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
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Political Poll Analysis
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
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Political analysis: National Party conference
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.
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Analysis: Government moves on political donation laws
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
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Political analysis on Green Party co-leadership race
RNZ deputy political editor, Craig McCulloch, with analysis on the Green Party co-leadership race. Audio
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What will Xi Jinping's legacy be?
Audio 13 Jul 2022Chinese leader Xi Jinping is seeking to boost his own historical significance via ambitious expansion, says China-based journalist Jeremy Goldkorn. Audio
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David Kilcullen: analysis of the West's failure in Afghanistan
Almost a year after US troops began withdrawing from Afgahanistan, Kathryn speaks with counterinsurgency expert David Kilcullen. Audio
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Analysis on long awaited free trade agreement
New Zealand has secured a long-awaited free trade deal with the European Union.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen made the announcement in Brussels… Audio
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Ardern in Europe, about to speak to NATO leaders - analysis
Turkey has agreed to pave the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO. The two countries had applied to join the alliance in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Jacinda… Video, Audio
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Analysis: Ardern's latest Cabinet shakeup
Poto Williams has been axed as Police Minister, but the Opposition has already turned its sights to her replacement, Chris Hipkins.
Two other big changes have happened, Trevor Mallard is headed… Audio
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Analysis: Jacinda Ardern's trip to Australia
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has hailed her visit to Sydney as a "reset" of a trans-Tasman relationship which had soured in recent years - primarily over Australia's intractible stance on its 501… Audio
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National maintains lead over Labour in latest political poll
The National Party has held its lead over Labour in the latest One News/Kantar poll.
It seems Labour's big budget announcement last week haven't convinced voters, they've dropped two percent to sit… Audio
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RNZ analysis: PM's focus shifts to Texas school shooting
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is currently visiting the United States in a bid to drum up trade and tourism -and had hoped to meet with the US President. Yesterday's shooting in Texas has meant… Audio
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Independents the big winners in Australian election - analysis
He's elbowed Scott Morrison out of the top job but is the new Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really the big story of Australia's election.
Close to a dozen independent candidates have been won… Video, Audio
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Political commentators Jones & Thomas - Budget, Climate plan & Aus new PM
Neale, Ben and Kathryn with a wrap of the Budget and analysis on who is winning the narrative battle. They will also discuss the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and cast their eyes over the… Audio