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Labour, National cross swords over tax, social insurance
Labour claims New Zealand's economy is holding up well compared to many others, but global pressures and new policies may threaten its re-election chances.
National has been on the attack, with the…
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Oranga Tamariki minister challenges ACT MP to enter Māori world
Accusations of nastiness and race-based attacks have been flying at Parliament, in a clash between ACT and Labour over Oranga Tamariki. Video
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New political poll has Labour making ground on National
National is steady on 37 percent, with Labour up one point on 34 percent in the latest 1News Kantar Public poll.
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Questions for Oral Answer 27 Spetember 2022
CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New… Audio
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Three waters on the boil as elections loom
Audio 24 Sep 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, RNZ Digital Political Reporter Russell Palmer wades into the three waters debate, assessing the situation ahead of local and general elections. Audio
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Three waters on the boil as elections loom
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, RNZ Digital Political Reporter Russell Palmer wades into the three waters debate, assessing the situation ahead of local and general elections.
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Week in Politics: Uffindell cleared but it's a bleak week for National
Analysis - Sam Uffindell is back in National's fold but Luxon's refusal to release the report on his behaviour creates uncertainty over its findings, writes Peter Wilson.
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Christchurch residents call for 'bespoke housing solution'
Some Christchurch residents are supporting the council's rejection of the government's new rules on housing intensification.
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David Seymour stokes fire against housing rules in Christchurch
Christchurch is fighting back against the government's new rules for housing density and the Act party leader David Seymour was happy to stoke the fire at a public meeting last night.
Adam Burns went… Audio
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Queen holiday bill debate not all misty-eyed
MPs have been reflecting on the Queen's death again, with the passage of a bill under urgency to create a one-off public holiday for her. But not all the reflections were misty-eyed. Audio
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Queen holiday bill debate not all misty-eyed
MPs have been reflecting on the Queen's death again, with the passage of a bill under urgency to create a one-off public holiday for her. But not all the reflections were misty-eyed.
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Commissioner to review contracts with Nanaia Mahuta's husband's company
The Public Service Commissioner will investigate contracts with government minister Nanaia Mahuta's husband's business.
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Condolences & congratulations: A very short week in Parliament
Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework. Audio
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Condolences & congratulations: A very short week in Parliament
Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework.
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PM defends scrapping mask mandates but advises use
Jacinda Ardern is defending the move to scrap the Covid-19 traffic light system but says there will continue to be waves of cases. Audio
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Covid-19: Ardern defends dropping mask rules
After more than two and a half years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has dropped almost all restrictions.
Masks are now only needed in hospitals or aged care facilities, vaccine requirements… Audio
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Reactions mixed as Covid-19 traffic light system comes to an end
The government's decision to scrap the Covid-19 Protection Framework is reasonable, but it is a mistake to drop mask mandates for public transport, an epidemiologist says.
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Three waters shake-up could still see water privately managed, academic warns
The government argues its bill will protect against asset sales and the contracts are nothing new, but critics say it should release details of an economic regulator first.
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Three Waters shake-up could still see water privately managed
The country's water services could be privately managed under the Three Waters shake-up despite the Government's commitment against privatisation.
The reforms would allow services to be contracted… Audio
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How government's youth crime rhetoric misses the bigger picture
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Giles Dexter reviews the government's approach to youth crime, and examines what is missing from the debate. Audio
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How government's youth crime rhetoric misses the bigger picture
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Giles Dexter reviews the government's approach to youth crime, and examines what is missing from the debate.
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Week in Politics: Govt under fire after motel expose goes to air
Analysis: An expose of emergency housing conditions in Rotorua draws intense criticism, while there's a strong expectation the government is about to scrap the Covid traffic light system.
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National, ACT criticise youth offender supports as too little, too late
Expanded programmes for young people at risk of being caught in the cycle of crime is just window dressing from a soft-on-crime government, the opposition says.
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New Zealand democracy on 'shaky foundations': Electoral law ripe for change
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Anneke Smith exposes the vulnerable state of New Zealand's democracy and examines the political response. Audio
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New Zealand democracy on 'shaky foundations': Electoral law ripe for change
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Anneke Smith exposes the vulnerable state of New Zealand's democracy and examines the political response.
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