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NOTE: This episode has been reuploaded to correct some inaccuracies in the original version. We all know New Zealand was the first country in the world where women could vote. But do you know how we… Video, Audio

"Hello is that you Winston? Christopher Luxon calling." That's exactly the scenario painted by the National leader, who sent a smoke signal to voters via social media this morning. "It's crunch time"… Video, Audio

New Zealand has had some big ambitions in the Pacific and mixed relations with our neighbours. Video, Audio

Moriori are the original people of Rēkohu (aka Chatham Island or Wharekauri) & they have a tragic and inspiring story. Unfortunately, that story's often been twisted into, well, utter rubbish. Video, Audio

In this week's Midweek Mediawatch Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about John Key's media blitz, dueling Covid recovery plans -  and some change-making stories from Metro and RNZ. Audio

Do we live in a 'smug hermit kingdom'?

Former prime minister Sir John Key says we do - stirring debate among politicians, including current National Party leader Judith Collins who says likening New… Audio

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says the current Government has no plan to open its borders or fix its managed isolation system.

Sir John has called for less emphasis on fear as a way of… Audio

Many political leaders in the West see China's President Xi Jinping as a dangerous dictator who has scrapped term limits allowing him to rule the world's most populous country for life.

But former… Audio

Nick checks out music from Jonathan Crayford, an oldie from the Wellington Jazz Orchestra, and a new album by Auckland pianist John Key. Audio

National Party members copped a handful home truths at its AGM over the weekend.

Former leader Sir John Key didn't sugar-coat any aspect of the party's performance which suffered a clobbering in last… Audio

Sir John Key dealt with Joe Biden when he was US vice-president. He gives The Detail an insight into the man.   Audio

Auckland business leaders want the government to let wealthy international students back into the country via quarantine facilities run by universities.

Speaking at a crisis summit today, Mayor Phil… Video, Audio

From locking criminals up to lobbying for their rights, Chester Borrows has gone from the police to parliament to advocating prison reform. Audio

Back to our story on a campaign to move Auckland's port to Whangarei:

A spokesperson for the Waterfront 2029 campaign, Michael Goldwater, said Auckland had a once-in-a-generation opportunity to… Audio

Samoa's health officials are awaiting international confirmation after an adult tested positive in Samoa for measles, which is thought to have been transmitted from the Auckland outbreak. Audio

Papua New Guinea's government has pledged a 287-million US dollar (1-billion kina) facility to generate economic development in Bougainville over 10 years. The announcement was made by PNG prime… Audio

ANZ staff are said to be furious that they've been helping to pay for their chief executive's lavish lifestyle while they've struggled for a pay rise.

The bank's chair Sir John Key revealed the chief… Audio

ANZ chairman John Key says departing CEO David Hisco believed he had authority to spend tens of thousands of dollars on chauffeured cars, but resigned because of a "lack of transparency" in recording… Video, Audio

While the Ministry of Pacific Peoples has hailed the Budget it as an unprecedented support package for Pacific people, there is concern that it doesn't go far enough to address issues in the… Audio

There are calls for the New Zealand government to uphold Treaty of Waitangi responsibilities and end racism within the health system that is contributing to shorter lives for Maori and Pacific people.

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says American politicians are in awe of what New Zealand has done with its fast-tracked gun reforms. He told the annual meeting of company directors in Auckland it's… Audio