Brent Edwards
GCSB confirms acting director knew about Dotcom surveillance
The Government Communications Security Bureau has confirmed knowledge of the surveillance of Kim Dotcom went to the very top of the organisation. Audio
New figures show manufacturers struggling
New figures confirm manufacturers are struggling but they also show the decline of manufacturing goes back many years. Audio
More manufacturers than ever closing up.
More manufacturers than ever are closing up as they appear to be struggling to survive with the high value of the New Zealand dollar. Audio
Cabinet to decide today to relax planning rules for housing
The Cabinet will decide today on changes aimed at making new houses more affordable. Audio
SIS confirms it found Dotcom posed no security risk
In another development in the Kim Dotcom saga, the Security Intelligence Service has confirmed their investigation into the internet entrepreneur found he posed no security risk to this country. Audio
Focus on Politics for 26 October 2012
Just when the National-led Government thinks it's over a political crisis another crops up. Audio
Legislation rights one of most shameful moments in history.
Maori MPs say legislation being considered by Parliament goes some way towards dealing with one of the most shameful moments in New Zealand's history. Audio
Opposition MPs attack PM's honesty in Parliament.
Opposition MPs have attacked the Prime Minister's honesty in Parliament, raising doubts about answers he has given not just on the Kim Dotcom case but also on alcohol law reform. Audio
GCSB refusing to comment on disciplinary action.
The Government Communications Security Bureau is refusing to say whether any disciplinary action has been taken against staff involved in the Kim Dotcom affair. Audio
Two MPs kicked out as they objected to PM.
Two MPs were kicked out of Parliament this afternoon as they objected to the Prime Minister making a personal statement about his knowledge of the Kim Dotcom affair. Audio
PM to correct answer about dotcom case
The Prime Minister will today correct an answer he gave to Parliament about the Kim Dotcom case last month even though he says he does not really believe his answer was misleading. Audio
Govt to proceed with Mighty River Sale.
The Government is going ahead with its plan to partially sell Mighty River Power next year after dismissing a Waitangi Tribunal recommendation it provide special rights to Maori. Audio
Focus on Politics for 12 October 2012
Debate over the value of the currency is heating up, with the Green Party proposing the Reserve Bank should start printing money to help rein in the run away dollar. Audio
English confident Government will return to surplus
The Finance Minister remains confident the Government's books can get back to surplus in 2014-15 as long as world economic conditions don't worsen. Audio
Labour welcomes halving of benefit.
The Labour Party has welcomed the halving of the deficit to nine-point-two billion dollars in the year to the end of June. Audio
Government halves operating deficit
The Government has halved its operating deficit, excluding gains and losses, to nine-point-two billion dollars in the year to the end of June. Audio
Papers reveal pressure on Government to make mining easier
Papers obtained by Radio New Zealand reveal the pressure being put on the Government to make it easier for mining companies to operate in this country. Audio
Greens criticise country's four big Australian owned banks.
The Green Party has criticised the country's four big Australian-owned banks for making bigger profits in the four years after the global financial crisis than they did before. Audio
Is John Key's 'loose' political style starting to unravel
RNZ political editor Brent Edwards. Audio
