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Week in Politics: Spying report must shake confidence in public service
Analysis - Government departments snooping on NZers, a referendum on legalising cannabis and why Karel Sroubek will be deported. Peter Wilson looks at the week in politics.
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Season's greetings from Simon Bridges, National Party
Audio 21 Dec 2018Season's greetings from the leader of the National Party, Simon Bridges. Audio
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Haumaha's job is safe - but he's on notice: PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Wally Haumaha's inappropriate behaviour doesn't meet the threshold for him to lose his job, but he is on notice.
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Simon Bridges clears air on knowledge of spy agency
Former National Party ministers are being forced to defend the activities of private investigators under their watch, saying they didn't know about any unethical activity.
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When Parliamentary questions become Christmas gifts
Sometimes choosing a general question for that all-important primary gives the asker an advantage, sometimes it turns out to be a disadvantage. Sometimes it might just be an unintended Christmas gift.
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When Parliamentary questions become Christmas gifts
Sometimes choosing a general question for that all-important primary gives the asker an advantage, sometimes it turns out to be a disadvantage. Sometimes it might just be an unintended Christmas gift.
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Cannabis vote: Lead-up needs to hit the public's sweet spot
Opinion - Yesterday's announcement that a promised referendum on legalising cannabis will be held at the 2020 general election implies more than the mere naming of a date, Russell Brown writes.
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Question Time for 19 December 2018
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions?
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WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the economy?
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Tom Sainsbury, man of many faces & Paula Bennett impersonator
From Matamata farmboy to Snapchat darling. Actor, playwright and comedian, Tom Sainsbury is a man of many impressions, alter egos and voices. He talks to Kathryn about getting under the skin of Paula… Audio, Gallery
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Some faces of Tom Sainbury
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Guyon Espiner: Politics wasn't all scandal and leaks this year
Analysis - This assessment may surprise you coming from someone who spends his professional life criticising and critiquing politicians: Over the past 20 years we have been among the best governed…
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Recording of Sroubek's prison call sparked u-turn on decision
It's been revealed a recording of Karel Sroubek calling his wife from prison was the "new information" that prompted the Immigration Minister to reassess his decision not to deport him.
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Simon Bridges: 'anti-democratic' for govt to spy on public
Audio 18 Dec 2018National leader Simon Bridges denies giving any directive to government agencies when he was a minister. Audio
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Question Time for 18 December 2018
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to Karel Sroubek?
JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Economic Development: What recent…
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Binding cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 election
The referendum on cannabis for personal use will be held at the 2020 general election.
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How people are reacting to the UN climate conference in Poland
Responses to the outcome of COP24 in Poland are a mixed bag, but most agree there is progress. Audio
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Legalising cannabis: Bridges says he would vote against it
While the government is working through plans to hold a referendum on legalising cannabis at or before the 2020 election, Simon Bridges says he would probably vote against it. Audio
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Simon Bridges talks UN climate change conference
The deal reached at the United Nations climate-change conference in Poland has been criticised for not being ambitious enough. Nearly 200 countries have agreed on a set of rules to implement the Paris… Audio
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Week in politics: Apologies, relief and unanswered questions
Analysis - The PM's unprecedented apology sets off national soul-searching, while new ways to deal with the drug scourge and the strange case of Stephen Barclay round out the week in politics.
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Focus on Politics: Sitting down with Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges ends the year as National Party leader, but how secure is his position? Elected after the resignation of Bill English at the start of the year, Mr Bridges inherited a large caucus stung… Audio
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Bridges: 'It's that overall sense of team that carries us through'
Power Play - Simon Bridges has held on to the National Party leadership as a testing year draws to a close, but how secure is his position, asks Jane Patterson. Video, Audio
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Trends in 2018: What Kiwis searched for this year
From Freddie Mercury to the 'first baby', the Census to Suzy Cato - our Google search habits reveal the things that made us care, cry and crack up in 2018.
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Grant Robertson: Child poverty a top priority
The Finance Minister says the government is making the problem of child poverty one of its top priorities, at the same time as it expects to bank a large surplus. Video, Audio
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Grant Robertson discusses 'Wellbeing Budget'
The government's new Budget focus has been praised by the Council of Trade Unions for "taking into account the wellbeing of working people and their families". But National Party leader Simon Bridges… Audio
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Quote of the Year: Simon Bridges' Paula 'Benefit' gaffe
A slip of the tongue by National Party leader Simon Bridges has become the winner of this year's best quote.
