Election 2017
Do the Greens risk dipping below five percent?
Commentators Ben Thomas and Mike Williams review the past week in politics and discuss whether the Green Party risks dropping below five percent of the vote. Audio
Labour's irrigation charge about 1c per 1000L - David Parker
Under Labour's water policy, the cost to the economy would be less than $500 million, Labour environmental spokesperson David Parker tells us Audio
Horticulture industry reacts to Labour's water royalty plan
The Labour Party will face stern questioning from the horticulture industry about its proposal to put a royalty charge on water. Other industries targeted by Labour's policy on water are also lining… Audio
Labour up in polls as Greens in turmoil
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the latest turmoil in the Greens and in the polls. Audio
Greens will bounce back in polls - James Shaw
After a drop in the polls for the Greens followed by co-leader Metiria Turei's resignation, co-leader James Shaw told Susie Ferguson the party will bounce back. Audio
Jump for Labour, slump for Greens - UMR poll explained
The latest political polls show Labour has jumped to 33 percent, while the Greens have dropped to eight percent. UMR pollster Stephen Mills joins us to discuss the changes. Audio
MPs react to shock resignation of Metiria Turei
MPs from across the political spectrum were caught unaware by the shock resignation of Green co-leader Metiria Turei. RNZ political reporter Mei Heron reports. Audio
Environmentalists conflicted on Turei's resignation
A decision that came a too late, or a witchhunt by the male, pale and stale? Environmentalists gathered at a conference had varied reactions when Metiria Turei quit as Green Party co-leader on… Audio
Victims deserve better than Turei's poorly played hand
Opinion - Metiria Turei said the scrutiny of her family was a major decision behind stepping down as co-leader today. What else did she expect, asks Finlay Macdonald.
Opponents fire parting shots at Turei
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged outgoing Green co-leader Metiria Turei's "enormous contribution", while opponents have said her departure was "inevitable" and should have happened long…
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei resigns
Metiria Turei has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party and says it is "highly unlikely" she will return to Parliament after the election. Video
Politics, passions and pressure: Metiria Turei's path
Metiria Turei's first dalliance with national politics was a bit of a farce - she ran as a McGillicuddy Serious Party candidate in the 1993 election. It has, unfortunately, ended in farce too.
Timeline: Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei's downfall
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei has resigned in the wake of her admissions involving historical benefit disclosures and voting addresses.
How it happened: Turei resigns as Green co-leader
Metiria Turei has confirmed to Checkpoint she will resign as Green Party co-leader. Follow a live blog of the latest developments here.
The dissenting Greens: Who exactly are they?
Kennedy Graham and David Clendon dropped a political bombshell yesterday, threatening to resign as Green MPs. So, what do we know about them?
Greens' Shaw refuses to give answer on benefit fraud
Greens co-leader James Shaw won't say whether he believes it is acceptable to lie to a government agency if a child is going hungry, as the party moves to suspend two of its MPs. Video, Audio
A 'disgraceful stand by Jacinda to undermine Metiria' - Sue Bradford
Former Greens MP Sue Bradford tells Guyon Espiner why she supports the party's leadership of James Shaw and Metiria Turei. Audio
Jacinda Ardern's first week as Labour leader
After a turbulent political week that saw Jacinda Ardern become the new leader of the Labour Party, Ms Ardern talked with Susie Ferguson about the effects of the latest Green Party conflicts. Video, Audio
Green Party in conflict - Jane Patterson's analysis
The Green Party is in disarray after the shock announcement by two MPs that they have lost confidence in Metiria Turei. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson broke the story on Monday. She joins us now… Audio
'I thought we had an agreement' - James Shaw says protesting Green MPs must go
Greens co-leader James Shaw defends his call to expel MPs Kennedy Graham and David Clendon, after they threated to quit the party if Metiria Turei doesn't stand down. Audio