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Online abuse of politicians is on the rise - especially for women, including the PM and local councilors. This week one was able to unmask her anonymous abuser and the media played a part. But this… Audio

Long-serving Labour MP Louisa Wall is retiring from politics. Her achievements in Parliament have been praised across the political spectrum - most notably fighting to legalise same-sex marriage.

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Ben Thomas and Shane Te Pou discuss changes in the messaging coming from the big two political parties - is Labour trying to get away from being the Covid government and can either of them afford to… Audio

Protesters, polling and political pressure - all three are being credited for the Government's withdrawal of vaccine mandates and passes.

The Prime Minister says that is not the case - she says it's… Audio

The last elements of Covid restrictions are coming down fast - Ben, Shane and Lynn discuss who the transition will benefit and what political risk the changes carry. Also with Simon Bridges leaving… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern just spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Political editor Jane Patterson had some analysis. Audio

The National Party now faces a by-election after the shock resignation of finance spokesperson and former leader Simon Bridges.

His departure is a blow to a party finally overtaking Labour in the… Audio

MP for Tauranga Simon Bridges, is calling it a day and will step down in a few weeks time. Joining Karyn to discuss the colourful career and resignation of Simon Bridges is author, satirist, public… Audio

He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.

In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Video, Audio

Energy Minister Megan Woods says petrol companies must not pocket the discount on fuel excise.

The government temporarily dropped the excise by 25 cents a litre on Monday, to ease pain at the pump.

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Brigitte, Shane and Kathryn discuss National overtaking Labour in the polls, and whether this is a turning point for the Labour Government. Also National's strategy in honing in on cost of living, and… Audio

National's leadership woes look to be over as it experiences its version of "Jacindamania" - a surge in support due to "Christophoria".

The latest 1News Kantar poll puts National out in front for the… Audio

A new political poll has shown the National Party ahead of Labour for the first time in two years. Ben Thomas, PR consultant and a former National Government press secretary, talks to Jesse about the… Audio

A new political poll has put National ahead of Labour for the first time since the pandemic began.

The 1News Kantar poll put National at 39-percent support; while Labour dropped to 37-percent -- its… Audio

A new political poll has put National ahead of Labour for the first time since the pandemic began.

The 1News Kantar poll put National at 39-percent support; while Labour dropped to 37-percent -- its… Audio

National's leader Christopher Luxon makes the case for tax cuts. Kathryn, Stephen and Brigitte discuss what further sanctions New Zealand could place on Russia. Also, the protest at Parliament is… Audio

As Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to Morning Report on what steps the government might take next on sanctions.

For some analysis on that interview… Audio

Most Pacific nations have little or no female representation in their parliaments, and despite efforts from various quarters to alter this, there are few signs change is coming. Audio

The Parliament's protest has been going three weeks and frustration grows on all sides, what will it take to end it?. Also, will the government move faster on MIQ now Covid cases in the community are… Audio

Jacinda Ardern spoke to Morning Report on Monday about the High Court quashing vaccine mandates in the police and defence force.

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson was listening in.

She spoke to… Audio

The protest at Parliament has dragged into a third week - two top political journalists join The Detail's Emile Donovan to discuss how the country's political leaders have responded to the… Audio

Neale, Ben and Kathryn will discuss the future of the mandates and look at the political management and messaging around the ongoing and growing protest at Parliament. Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently spoke to Susie Ferguson about an anti-vaccination mandate protest convoy.

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio