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National's health targets only measured activity - David Clark
The government is under fire for quietly scrapping health targets, in a move Opposition leader Simon Bridges says it outrageous and will lead to more illnesses and deaths. But Health Minister David… Audio
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Breaking down Bridges' claim of 'more strikes' under Labour
Analysis - A political war of words has broken out over union strikes, with Simon Bridges claiming there have been more in the last nine months than National's nine years, writes Katie Doyle. Audio
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Government denies it's attractive to strikers
National leader Simon Bridges claims New Zealand has had more strikes and threats of industrial action under the present government than during the previous National government's entire nine years in… Audio
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Question Time for 26 June 2018
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KIRITAPU ALLAN to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he seen on the level of business investment over the past year, and how does this compare to the previous year?
Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the…
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Ditching health targets is 'absolutely outrageous' - Bridges
The government is putting people's lives at risk by ditching National's health targets, says National Party leader Simon Bridges.
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The pitfalls of politicians straying into comedy
Media commentator Gavin Ellis' take on politicians trying to be funny on radio and how that often backfires. Should Simon Bridges should have learned from John Key's experience. And, how is the NZ… Audio
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Staff under pressure as IRD admits payment problems
The Inland Revenue Department admits its computer system isn't going to cope automatically with a $60-a-week payment for new parents beginning on Sunday. Audio
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Peters on strike action: 'They know we'll listen'
Public service sector workers are threatening industrial action to get more money because they know the government will help them, Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says. Audio
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'They know we'll listen' - Peters discusses strike action
Industrial action is looming in the public sector, and the Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the government is opening the floodgates to strikes. Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says Mr… Audio
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Labour opening floodgates to strikes - Simon Bridges
Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the Labour-led government is opening the floodgates to industrial disruption. Four thousand state sector workers at the Inland Revenue Department and the Ministry… Audio
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Thompson and Clark inquiry to bring change: Bridges
National Party leader Simon Bridges expects there will be changes in the system as a result of an expanded probe by the State Services Commission into the use of security firm Thompson and Clark. Video
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Thompson & Clark conflicts 'not raised with me' - Bridges
All government agencies will be scrutinised as part of an expanded probe by the State Services Commission into the use of security firm Thompson and Clark. RNZ has been told no government agency has… Audio
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PM's parents 'absolutely ecstatic' about new arrival to family
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's parents have expressed their excitement at the birth of their new granddaughter, saying they're "very proud". Audio
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Parliament's parenting advice for Jacinda Ardern
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been inundated with well wishes from around the globe since the birth of her daughter. The baby was born at quarter to five yesterday afternoon at Auckland City… Audio
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'Welcome to our village wee one': PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to a baby girl
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford have announced the birth of their baby girl on Instagram, saying they feel "very lucky". Audio
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Early voting in Northcote reaches new high
Final results from the Northcote by-election are in and one clear voting trend has emerged, more and more people are voting early.
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Northcote results show more people voting early
Final results from the Northcote by-election are in and one clear voting trend has emerged. More and more people are voting early. More than half did this time - the highest percentage ever - and it… Audio
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Winston Peters is in charge: His duties explained
Analysis - Ardern has arrived at hospital to have her baby and Peters is in charge of the country. He has every reason to ensure the six weeks runs smoothly under his watch, writes Jane Patterson.
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Question Time for 20 June 2018
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements and policies?
Hon AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by the statements and policies of this Government…
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The power of Veto
We discuss the fallout over Eugenie Sage's decision not to veto a Chinese water bottling company's expanse near Whakatane. Audio
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The Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and David Slack (Part 1)
Audio 19 Jun 2018The Dominion Post written a rather scathing review of the government's latest slip ups, saying it must find it feet and quickly. The panelists give their views on this assement and the latest problems… Audio
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Question Time for 19 June 2018
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KIRITAPU ALLAN to the Minister of Finance: What feedback has the Government received on the Families Package?
Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements and…
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'The science is clear - climate change is real' - National
National Party leader Simon Bridges says his party has offered bipartisan support to a climate commission for "the right reasons" but he will not commit to following its recommendations should he… Audio
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Bridges offers to work with govt on tackling climate change
The Opposition leader Simon Bridges is distancing himself from party MPs who argue climate change is bogus, saying the scientific evidence speaks for itself. And he won't rule out making farmers pay… Audio
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Nats change tune on commission for climate change
The National Party has changed its tune on setting up a Climate Change Commission, but does not agree with all aspects of the government's Zero Carbon Bill.
