Brent Edwards
Peters urging Northland voters to elect him.
Winston Peters is urging Northland voters to elect him as their next MP so they can have a stronger voice in Parliament. Audio
PM adamant NZ troops will only be in Iraq for two years
The Prime Minister is adamant that New Zealand troops will only be in Iraq for two years and he rejects suggestions their role will expand to include combat duties. Audio
Labour accusing PM of double standards over Liu relationship
The Labour Party is accusing the Prime Minister of double standards as more detail emerges about John Key's relationship with businessman Donghua Liu. Audio
Political analysis from Brent Edwards
The Prime Minister, the Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and the Defence Force chief Lieutenant Tim Keating held a new conference a short time ago. Our Political Editor Brent Edwards was there Audio
Breaking news - Prime Minister confirms troop deployment
Our political editor Brent Edwards joins us. Audio
Govt again forced to defend SkyCity deal
The Government has again been forced to defend the SkyCity deal after revelations it knew more than a year ago the cost of the international convention centre could blow out. Audio
Political analysis from Brent Edwards
Our Political Editor Brent Edwards is with us now. Audio
Brent Edwards on imminent cabinet decision
The Australian newspaper is reporting this morning a joint ANZAC force of 300 Australian and 100 New Zealand soldiers will be based at Taji, 30 kilometres outside Baghdad. Audio
NZ troops still don't have authority to shoot to kill in Iraq
The Iraqi Government may have invited New Zealand troops to train its army but it still has not given authority for them to shoot to kill if they do go. Audio
More transparency around trade deal called for
Four years after a petition was tabled in Parliament calling for more transparency around the negotiation of the Trans-Pacific trade agreement, one of the organisers - the Council of Trade Unions -… Audio
English warns other spending will have to be cut
The Finance Minister has warned the Government will have to cut other spending if it gives money to SkyCity to build an international convention centre in Auckland Audio
Analysis from our political editor Brent Edwards
Our political editor Brent Edwards joins us. Audio
Political Editor Brent Edwards from Parliament
Parliament resumes sitting today and John Key has made his prime ministerial statement. The statement tables and outlines the Government plans for the year. It was followed by Labour leader Andrew… Audio
Key accused over his handling of Sabin case.
Labour's leader, Andrew Little, has accused the Prime Minister of putting Parliament's integrity at risk over how he has handled the Mike Sabin case. Audio
Religious groups urging Govt to properly consult Muslims
Religious groups are urging the Government to make sure it properly consults with the Muslim community this year before making further changes to the country's spy laws. Audio
Political editor on NZ sending troops to fight Islamic State
New Zealand is currently considering whether to send troops to help train the Iraqi army. Audio
British Foreign secretary urging NZ to train Iraq troops
The British Foreign Secretary is urging New Zealand to commit troops to help train the Iraqi army to fight Islamic State. Philip Hammond met the Prime Minister, John Key, and Foreign Minister, Murray… Audio
PM defends decision not to stand Mike Sabin down
The Prime Minister has defended his decision not to stand Mike Sabin down as a select committee chair last December, after he found out about the MP's personal issues. Audio
Latest poll suggests public support for National rising
Joining us now is Radio New Zealand's political editor, Brent Edwards. Audio