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Julie Bishop, Malcolm Turnbull and a string of their colleagues have tried to turn the Australia's dual citizenship scandal into an issue of Labor 'conspiring with a foreign power'. Our correspondent… Audio
Labour 'lacks strategic vision' in Te Tai Tokerau - Hone Harawira
Mana leader Hone Harawira tells Morning Report Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis' vow to hang on to the Te Tai Tokerau seat demonstrates the party's lack of strategic vision. If Labour wants to build… Audio
Ardern in tough spot amid citizenship controversy - political analysis
After news of Labour's links to Australian deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce's citizenship, leader Jacinda Ardern has a delicate balance to hold, RNZ political editor Jane Patterson tells us. If… Audio
Labour's Barnaby Joyce moves like an 'underarm bowl'
Winston Peters says Chris Hipkins has 'gone rogue' when he sent written questions to the Government over the eligibility of Australia's deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Mr Peters joins us now. Audio
Julie Bishop slamming Labour was 'bonkers' - Adam Gartrell
The Australian journalist who broke the story of Barnaby Joyce's dual citizenship says Julie Bishop's criticisms of the Labour Party were "bonkers" and Jacinda Ardern is within her rights to feel… Audio
Ardern's harsh introduction to Australian domestic politics
Labour's new leader Jacinda Ardern has had a harsh introduction to the brutal nature of Australian domestic politics after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop accused her… Audio
Ardern denies Labour helped undermine Australia's deputy PM
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says she's made it absolutely clear to the Australian Government her party is not responsible for its deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce being revealed as a New Zealand… Audio
Australia signals closer engagement with Pacific
Australia outlines closer ties to the region amid Pacific Islands Forum review of its security Audio
Aus Minister slams NZ Labour over deputy PM controversy
Julie Bishop has hit out at the New Zealand Labour Party over Barnaby Joyce's citizenship controversy, saying she would "find it very difficult to build trust" if it was in Government. Video, Audio
Pacific Forum seeks regional foreign policy
There is a push for the Pacific Islands Forum to develop regional foreign policy to counter expanding risks in the Pacific. Audio
Australian deputy PM confident he won't be disqualified
Fairfax political correspondent Stephanie Peatling joins Checkpoint to discuss the latest details on the country's deputy prime minister's dual citizenship. Video, Audio
Aus deputy PM under a ' Long White Cloud' over NZ citizenship
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has just discovered he is a New Zealand citizen, which goes against the country's dual citizenship law for politicians. Video, Audio
Aus dep PM also a NZer
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is the latest politician to be caught up in the country's dual citizenship controversy; it seems he's a NZ citizen. Audio
NZ govt says Australia's Joyce is NZ citizen
New Zealand's Internal Affairs Minister has confirmed Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is considered a New Zealand citizen.
Australia to fund new initiatives in Pacific
Australia's foreign minister has announced US$8.6 million for two new initiatives to combat disease and improve nutrition in the Pacific.
Australia's NZ uni fee change ruled 'discriminatory'
Australian lawmakers have ruled a proposal to remove university subsidies directly discriminates against New Zealanders.
Australia's uni fees for New Zealanders ruled 'discriminatory'
Australian lawmakers have ruled that a change that triples what New Zealanders pay for university study across the Tasman is discriminatory. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Legal action against Australian bank could affect NZ
Banks and environmental groups are keeping close eye on an Australian landmark climate change case which they say could have repercussions on this side of the Tasman.
ANZUS would be invoked against N Korea - Turnbull
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says if North Korea launches an attack on the United States, his country will join the conflict.
ABC shuts down it's staff's free speech on marriage equality
Australian correspondent Karen Middleton talks ABC moves to shut down any campaigning for same sex marriage by its staff members. Audio
