Stories by Mei Heron

In this Outspoken, many smaller parties have been squeezed in the last election, while some have been all but eliminated. Our political reporter Mei Heron spoke to people from the Green, Maori… Audio

A project to send a robot into Pike River is likely to be scrapped as the new Government looks for ways to send in people instead. Video, Audio

Winston Peters says he will decide tomorrow whether his party will side with National or Labour, but the public won't find out until an unspecified later date. Video, Audio

James Shaw expected to be heading into the 2017 election campaign as Green Party co-leader - but after Metiria Turei resigned he's found himself flying solo.

Since it took office in 2008, the government has given hundreds of millions to mental health services. But as RNZ's reporters found, those grappling with mental illness can see little light ahead for… Video

The country's refugee quota is about to increase - but how easy is it to be a new New Zealander? Mei Heron reports. Video