Craig Mcculloch
Government forced to make last-mintue change to top tax rate
MPs have signed off on a new top tax rate of 39 percent for New Zealand's richest earners - but not without some fuss.
The Government has had to make a last-minute change, after the Attorney-General… Audio
Major banks trial joint regional hub in Martinborough
The future of banking may be here with a regional hub kicking off in Martinborough today - a one-stop-shop for customers.
The major banks are trialing the joint-service for the next year - after… Audio
National MPs to elect new Deputy Leader
National MPs will elect a new deputy leader this morning - with its health spokesperson Shane Reti the front-runner for the job.
The caucus will also hold a confidence vote in Judith Collins as… Audio
Focus on Politics: A Full Cabinet
While all eyes may be on the volatile US election fallout, the NZ Prime Minister has spent the week quietly assembling her second term government. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a… Audio
New Government officially sworn in
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and her new cabinet of Ministers have been officially sworn in to Government by the Governor-General in Wellington this morning.
The ceremony at Government House… Audio
Major shake-up for new Cabinet in Ardern's Labour govt
Jacinda Ardern is not messing around, making a major shake-up to her Ministerial team in the first move of her second term.
She has rolled out a new Deputy Prime Minister, new Health Minister, a new… Video, Audio
Kelvin Davis not seeking Deputy Prime Minister role
The deputy Labour leader, Kelvin Davis, says he is not going to put his hand up for the Deputy Prime Minister role, with Jacinda Ardern set to announce her new Cabinet at one o'clock.
Labour MPs are… Audio
Focus on Politics: Referenda Madness
The people have spoken. The provisional referendum results are in. And it's two very different tales on euthanasia and cannabis. RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch breaks down the numbers and… Audio
Focus on Politics: The Campaign Mop Up
A thumping Labour win and a National humiliation. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch checks in with the rest of the gallery team to dissect the 2020 election result and what it means for the… Audio
Election 2020: Labour celebrates, National mops up the mess
An ascendant Labour Party has seized on its historic mandate, pushing ahead with plans to promptly form a new government.
At the same time, a still-reeling National caucus has begun the… Audio
Red wave sweeps country
The country is waking up this morning to three more years of a Labour government after a red wave swept the country last night. It is the best result for the Party in 50 years. Audio
Election 2020 - National HQ waits for Judith Collins
We cross to Craig McCulloch at the National Party headquarters, where supporters are waiting for Judith Collins to arrive. Lisa Owen also talks to National's Mark Mitchell. Video, Audio
Election 2020 - Robertson reacts, National HQ subdued
We cross to Grant Robertson for his reaction. We also check in at Labour HQ with Yvette McCullough and a more subdued National party with Craig McCulloch. Video, Audio
Election 2020: Tamihere, Davis, Swarbrick on latest results
Lisa Owen and Corin Dann cross to Maori Party co-leader John Tamihere, Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis, and Greens' Auckland Central candidate Chloe Swarbrick. Video, Audio
National trying to win every last vote
Tomorrow is the final day for voters to have their say, and the leaders of the country's largest political parties are pounding the pavement to secure last minute votes.
The latest polling shows… Audio
Election 2020: Who will win?
After a false start, a new election date and six weeks of campaigning - it's the day before the votes are counted and the country finds out who will lead the next government. The major political… Audio
Election 2020: National set to lose MPs
Two days out from the election and National is facing the prospect of losing around a dozen MPs. With support for the party stagnating in the low 30s leader Judith Collins has been trying to shore up… Audio
National unveils seniors policy as Collins criticism continues
The National party leader has come under fire for comments she's made about obese people, just days before the election.
Judith Collins described obesity as a weakness, and said people who are obese… Audio
Collins keen to steady National ship after rough week
And the National Party is trying to steady its ship after a shocker week on the campaign.
Judith Collins has been dogged by caucus dissent, internal leaking, a debate loss and a walkabout whoopsie.
… Video, Audio
Election 2020: Campaign wrap two weeks before voting day
It's been another busy week on the campaign trail - with a lively combative leaders' debate, a slew of policy announcements and - of course - charges being laid after the Serious Fraud Office's… Audio
