Brent Edwards

Political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

Our political editor Brent Edwards is with us Audio

John Key announces New Zealand's position on the Islamic State. Audio

The Prime Minister and his deputy appear at odds over how the Government will use the money it gets from selling State houses. Audio

The Prime Minister says the Government is being quite cautious, in the approach it intends to take in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

The Government is pushing ahead with employment law changes which will make it easier for employers to walk away from collective negotiations. But the Minister for Workplace Relations, Michael… Audio

The Government has continued to defend the Prime Minister's right to refuse to answer questions about his contact with rightwing blogger Cameron Slater. Audio

The Prime Minister faces a tough task getting cross-party support for possible military action to help in the fight against Islamic State insurgents. Audio

After a ten-year campaign New Zealand has won a non-permanent position on the the United Nations Security Council for 2015-16. Audio

The Treasury advised the Government it had doubts a comprehensive food in schools programme would do anything to improve children's learning. Audio

Officials agree more money would help alleviate poverty but they have recommended the Government not spend any more on dealing with the problem. Audio

The contest to become the Labour Party's new leader now looks likely to be a three-man race, with nominations closing today. Audio

John Key says the review will take four weeks after which he says it is likely that a law change may be required. Audio

Our political editor Brent Edwards with breaking news about the Labour party's leadership contest. Audio

Our political editor Brent Edwards has been listening to that and joins us now for his analysis. Audio

This week the Prime Minister, John Key, has quietly gone about putting his government together while the Labour Party continues to focus on its leadership woes. Audio

Our political editor Brent Edwards is with us. Audio

The Prime Minister is seeking advice as to what military support New Zealand could offer to coalition forces targeting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Audio

Radio New Zealand's political editor Brent Edwards joins us live. Audio

From our Auckland studio, Brent wraps up the days announcement and reactions. Audio