Bill English
Perception of politicians
A new poll on leader capability has Bill English on 45% and Jacinda Ardern on 32%. Audio
Caucus: Everybody was PREFU fighting, Dunne dusted and when minor parties attack
This week, Lisa, Tim and Guyon on how PREFU has changed the campaign, how Dunne's departure may signal a changing of the generations, and how the minor parties want to change the conversation. Audio
Govt has money but not for big spending - Steven Joyce
An extra $2 billion has been revealed in Crown accounts, but National is warning there's little room for big spending. Steven Joyce discusses the numbers with Guyon Espiner. Audio
National, Labour outline tax plans after opening of books
There's an extra $2 billion to play with in the Crown accounts, so Labour is ruling out the need for higher taxes, but National is warning there's little room for big spending. Audio
Dunne's departure: National's allies disappearing
National Party leader Bill English says the departure of Peter Dunne doesn't change National's focus, after the United Future leader and National's coalition partner announced he'll resign from… Audio
Roads to re-election? English on National's new policy
The election campaign is gathering momentum with National's promise at the weekend to build 10 new highways or "roads of national significance" if re-elected. Prime MInister Bill English joins us to… Audio
Aus Wars, The Empire Taxes Back & The Return of the Parker
This week, National starts its fight back as Bill English goes to boot camp, Jacinda Ardern negotiates her first international stoush and Grant Robertson opens the door to a Capital Gains Tax. Audio
Military camp scheme 'has never been tried before' - PM
Bill English says National's plan to send young offenders to a military camp is a new approach and not a boot camp. Audio
Culture of army best for youth offenders - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Bill English says National's boot camp plan for youth offenders is not the same as past training programmes. He told Morning Report the targeted youth will be going to prison, so a camp… Audio
PM pledges to send young criminals to military camp
National is promising to send hardened youth criminals to a training academy at the Waiouru Military Camp.
Peters insists texts prove PM's intervention in Barclay scandal
The New Zealand First leader is continuing to raise questions about Prime Minister Bill English's role in the Todd Barclay affair. Audio
Winston Peters continues with PM's role in Barclay saga
Winston Peters is continuing to raise questions about Prime Minister Bill English's role in the Todd Barclay affair. He joins us to explain what information he has. Audio
VIDEO: Leader change shows 'chaos on the left' - PM
Labour's change of leader won't change National's campaign strategy because New Zealanders are more interested in policy, the Prime Minister says. Video
Voters care about policy not personality - Bill English
After a turbulent political week, and major transport policy announcements from Labour and National, we're joined by National leader Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio
National, Labour launch battle for Auckland voters
Jacinda Ardern has promised light rail across Auckland in a decade, while Bill English is pledging an electric rail line between Papakura and Pukekohe. RNZ deputy political editor Chris Bramwell was… Audio
Labour and National face off over Auckland transport
As the election campaign begins to get into full swing, both Labour and National have laid out their proposals to improve Auckland's transport network. Audio
Media make a drama out of Labour leadership crisis
New last-minute leaders for Labour have changed the story of the upcoming election for the media. But did they make a drama out of those opinion polls which forced the issue in the first place? Audio
Cartoon: Wishing for a bit of the 'J' effect
Opinion - The media coverage enjoyed by Labour's new leader will have her rival wishing for more of his predecessor's charm, observes Toby Morris.
PM on Southern DHB treatment delays
Prime Minister Bill English says if Southern DHB isn't able to meet target times for operations, they should be transferred elsewhere. Audio
New Labour leader has first full day in the job
The new Labour leader has had her first full day in the job, and already there's debate around the questions that she's being asked as a young, female leader, such as whether she's planning to have… Audio