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The Government's been accused of trying to push people off welfare at a time when there are no jobs. Audio

Steven Joyce is the National Party's Mr Fix It. He became a Government minister in 2008 without any previous parliamentary experience and was National's campaign chairperson in the 2011 election… Audio

The National-led Government has again been dogged by controversy over the Crafar farms sale and its partial privatisation programme. Audio

The National-led Government is facing increasing pressure from Maori over its plans to sell minority stakes in four energy companies. Audio

The imminent sale of New Zealand land and strategic assets has lit the fire under the issue of foreign ownership at the start of the political year. Audio

During last year's election campaign the National Party campaigned strongly on the theme of financial responsibility. It said it would get the Government's books back into surplus in 2014-15 and the… Audio

The country's MPs finally got to break for their holidays this week but not before the new Labour leader, David Shearer, confronted the Prime Minister, John Key, for the first time in Parliament. Audio

David Shearer, who hasn't yet served a full term in Parliament, was chosen to replace Phil Goff, as the leader of the Labour Party. The MP for Wellington Central, Grant Roberston, is the new deputy. Audio

Just under 74-percent of enrolled voters actually cast a ballot - making the turnout at this years election the lowest in New Zealand since the 19th Century. Audio

After last Saturday's election the National Party is on the verge of forming a second-term government. The ACT and United Future Parties are set to sign a deal with National while the Maori Party will… Audio

Political parties have just a few hours left to campaign before they leave it to the voters to decide the future direction of the country. National's leader John Key has made ominous warnings about… Audio

Political parties have just a few hours left to campaign before they leave it to the voters to decide the future direction of the country. National's leader John Key has made ominous warnings about… Audio

The week has been dominated by the controversy over the secret recording of the National Party leader John Key's conversation with ACT's Epsom candidate John Banks last week. Audio

The week has been dominated by the controversy over the secret recording of the National Party leader John Key's conversation with ACT's Epsom candidate John Banks last week. Audio

After days of speculation the National Party leader, John Key, finally sat down with ACT's Epsom candidate this afternoon. Audio

At the end of a tumultous week of campaigning the Labour Party has released the costings of its election promises. Audio

At the end of a tumultous week of campaigning the Labour Party has released the costings of its election promises. Audio

This week the Government opened its books, showing it was still on target to get the public finances back into surplus by 2014-15, but that ambition is dependent on what many consider are optimistic… Audio

After 27 years in Parliament the Progressive Party leader, Jim Anderton, is standing down at next month's election. Audio

The National Party gained the lion's share of the provincial seats at the 2008 election, leaving Palmerston North as the only general seat outside Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland held… Audio

Last week two ratings agencies downgraded New Zealand's credit rating to double A, citing concerns about the size of the country's debt. Audio

A Supreme Court decision on an appeal lodged by those charged in the Urewera police raids has, according to the Government, necessitated an urgent law change on covert police surveillance. Audio

The Emissions Trading Scheme is set to be amended again, following a statutory review. Audio

Our Political Editor Brent Edwards looks at the political ramifications of a successful or otherwise Rugby World Cup. Audio

Pacific leaders have been meeting in Auckland this past week for the annual Pacific Islands summit, and were joined by a host of high ranking international diplomats and politicians. Audio