Craig Mcculloch
Opposition rubbishes poll showing National Party at 25pct
The Opposition has trashed the latest political poll, dismissing it outright, as it shows the party plummeting to new lows.
The Newshub Reid Research poll began surveying two days after Judith… Audio
Ardern, Collins head to regions after chaotic week in politics
After a horrendous week for New Zealand politics, the leaders of both major parties are trying to steer back on course ahead of this year's election.
It comes as yet another woman comes forward with… Audio
Focus on Politics: Collins takes control
It was a week of turmoil and tumult for the Opposition with a host of resignations and a reshuffle. And it all ended with an outcome many in the National Party had called an impossibility: Judith… Audio
Kaye and Adams resign from National as election looms
The National Party rollercoaster continued today with more shock news - two senior MPs announced they're quitting at the election. Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams are both saying goodbye to the party two… Audio
Nikki Kaye: 'I've been through a hell of a lot with breast cancer'
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye has confirmed she's quitting politics and Amy Adams is joining her in walking out the door. Audio
Amy Adams set to retire again, Nikki Kaye confirms resignation
Amy Adams is set to be announcing her resignation again today just as former deputy leader Nikki Kaye leaves too.
Kaye confirmed her resignation on Thursday morning.
Adams had announced her… Audio
National scrambles for new leader after Muller resignation
The National Party is in crisis mode just ten weeks out from the general election. Its MPs are converging on Wellington for a 7pm meeting this and a new leader will be chosen in the next 24 to 48… Audio
National Party scrambles to appoint new leader
The sudden resignation of Todd Muller as National leader has left the party in disarray as they scramble to appoint a new leader.
Less than two months after taking charge of the Opposition, Mr Muller… Audio
Clark, Bloomfield back each other after responsibility controversy
The Health Minister struck a starkly different tone today, showering the Director-General of Health with compliments - and even an offer of flowers.
But there was no apology for his comments… Audio
Focus on Politics: Breakdown at the Border
A border botch-up this week saw two Covid-19 cases slip through the cracks, shattering public confidence in the quarantine scheme. It sent the Government scrambling to patch the holes in the… Audio
Second round of gun reforms passed into law after delay
The government has pushed through its second tranche of firearm reforms, fifteen months since a gunman killed 51 people in Christchurch.
The legislation, which has been mired in delay, passed its… Audio
National Party backs away from Strike Force Raptor
The National Party is distancing itself from the controversial "Strike Force Raptor" proposal it floated last year, now saying it would not direct the police to set up such a unit.
The opposition had… Audio
230,000 employers expected to sign up for wage subsidy extension
Businesses still suffering from the turmoil wrought by Covid-19 can apply for a further eight weeks of the wage subsidy from today.
The Government expects 230,000 employers will sign up for the… Audio
Auckland-Canberra flights proposed, but Air NZ says no
Plans for a trans-Tasman bubble by July have failed to get lift-off - with New Zealand government ministers saying it's too early for such a proposal.
Top business voices want to see a new flight… Audio
Covid-19: National pressures govt to move to level 1 rules now
New Zealanders have been given a glimpse of Alert Level One - their efforts under lockdown finally bearing fruit - near normality on the horizon.
But for many, it hasn't come quick enough - the… Audio
Covid-19: Level 1 may be a week away as govt considers changes
And New Zealand could leap to Alert Level One as early as next week - with the Prime Minister bringing forward the date at which Ministers will make that crucial call.
On Monday, Cabinet will look at… Audio
National leadership showdown in wake of devastating poll
National MPs have been subject to a mad-dash stumping campaign, as Simon Bridges and Todd Muller each made a desperate pitch for the party's leadership.
The two are in a bitter showdown accelerated… Audio
Ardern defends Budget, says there is a long-term plan
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has defended the Budget against criticisms it does not lay out a long term plan for New Zealand in the post-Coviod economic landscape.
In a speech to Business NZ… Audio
Budget 2020: $50b rescue fund in the shadow of Covid-19
Thursday May 14 in New Zealand saw an historic Budget from the government to rebuild the economy after Covid-19, while at the same time the country moved from level 3 lockdown into level 2.
Finance… Video, Audio
Coronavirus: Countdown to Alert Level 2 freedom begins
New Zealanders have a new date to count down to and the promise of more freedom on the horizon.
Come Thursday, the country will drop out of Alert Level 3 and into Level 2.
It triggers a major… Audio
