Craig Mcculloch
Labour and National take different approaches to Waitangi
Both Labour and National have issued a call for unity as they grapple with race relations this election year - but the two parties have very different policy prescriptions.
Their leaders have made… Audio
Waitangi: Political analysis with Craig McCulloch
Iwi leaders have urged the new Prime Minister not to throw Māori under the bus in his pursuit of power this election.
The challenge was laid at the Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi, kicking off several… Audio
Political editors panel: Floods, cabinet reshuffle and Waitangi
It's been a turbulent week in politics, with floods, a cabinet reshuffle and as we head into the weekend, Waitangi celebrations. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann alongside deputy… Audio
Political editors panel: Floods, cabinet reshuffle and Waitangi
It's been a turbulent week in politics, with floods, a cabinet reshuffle and as we head into the weekend, Waitangi celebrations. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann alongside deputy… Audio
Analysis: Chris Hipkins' new ministerial team
Chris Hipkins' new ministerial team will be sworn in at Government House this morning.
In his post-Jacinda Ardern reshuffle, there were promotions, demotions and a new role.
RNZ deputy editor Craig… Audio
Hipkins turns Labour's trend with bounce in political polls
New Labour leader Chris Hipkins has helped give his party a bump in the latest 1 News Kantar Public Poll.
Labour has risen five percent up to 38, while National is on 37 percent. ACT is on 10… Audio
Politics: Grant Robertson won't contest his seat at election
The Finance Minister Grant Robertson has announced he will not contest his Wellington Central seat this election and will instead stand on Labour's list. The man - who until Wednesday was Deputy Prime… Audio
Political editors panel: Massive start to the political year
The official start the the political year was a big week in politics, with New Zealand welcoming new Prime Minister in Chris Hipkins, and celebrations at Ratana kicking off the political year. To go… Audio
Ardern farewells Parliament as PM, Hipkins officially takes role
Jacinda Ardern farewelled a sea of supporters, staffers and MPs as she left Parliament and the top job today.
Soon after, Chris Hipkins was formally sworn in as PM at a low key ceremony at Government… Video, Audio
Analysis: Political year kicks off at Rātana Pā
Jacinda Ardern's last official duities were yesterday at Rātana Pā.
The leaders of all parties except ACT were at the small settlement near Whanganui yesterday, marking the return of the annual… Audio
Rātana festivities mark major changing of the guard for Labour
Today's Rātana festivities will mark a major changing of the guard for Labour - and a potential change in its relationship with Māori.
Jacinda Ardern will deliver her final speech as prime minister… Audio
Napier caucus meetings kickstart election campaign fever
Labour and National MPs have descended on Napier for their first caucus meetings of the year - their eyes firmly set on the looming election.
The two parties' retreats mark the end of the regular… Audio
Christopher Luxon's election year gameplan
National leader Christopher Luxon joins RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch for a sitdown interview at the end of 2022. Audio
Fuel discount to end, recession expected in 2023
Buckle up New Zealand - a speed-bump recession is coming next year - and full price petrol is too.
The government's opened its books today - and Treasury's predicting pain to come - with inflation… Audio
Mic catches Ardern calling Seymour 'arrogant prick'
The Prime Minister's been caught calling ACT leader David Seymour an "arrogant prick" in the House.
Jacinda Ardern quickly apologised - and David Seymour accepted.. wishing her a merry Christmas.
… Audio
Hot mic catches Ardern calling Seymour an 'arrogant prick'
The Prime Minister's been caught calling ACT leader David Seymour an "arrogant prick" in the House this afternoon. Jacinda Ardern quickly apologised - and David Seymour accepted, wishing her a merry… Audio
National candidate leading in Hamilton West by-election
The general election is still a year away - but Hamilton West voters will tomorrow get a trial run. The bellwether seat tends to swing left or right in line with the wider public - but already Labour… Audio
Govt fast-tracks support for youths who break law
The government is promising a circuit-breaker in its bid to halt youth crime, fast-tracking support for young children who break the law. It's the latest in a series of announcements rolled out by… Audio
National calls for Local Govt Minister to go over entrenchment saga
The National Party is demanding Nanaia Mahuta be sacked as a Minister over her role in the Three Waters entrenchment saga.
Labour performed an almighty backdown yesterday, voting out the… Audio
Opposition targets Willie Jackson after combative interview
The opposition has set its sights on the Broadcasting Minister after a combative interview about the planned TVNZ-RNZ merger.
Willie Jackson has acknowledged his performance was a misstep and says… Audio