Gerry Brownlee
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election. Audio
National cancels New Years Eve?
A taxpayer-funded calendar Gerry Brownlee sent out to his constituents in Christchurch is riddled with errors, including the cancellation of New Years Eve. Video, Audio
New Zealand families battle to get justice for overseas deaths
Kelly Savage, 27, died after spending ten days tied to a bed in a Japanese psychiatric ward. The struggle of his family to get answers about exactly what happened and hold people accountable brings… Audio
Brownlee wants focus on Pacific development not aid
New Zealand's new foreign minister says he will continue to focus Pacific aid on economic development rather than poverty reduction. Audio
NZ govt seeks industry input on seasonal work needs
The New Zealand government says industry input is crucial to the success of its plans to extend the Pacific seasonal labour scheme into sectors beyond horticulture. Audio
Nats 'moving on' from their week of hell
It's the National Party's election year conference in Wellington this weekend and they want to move on from the Todd Barclay affair which has dominated news this week. Audio
Brownlee responds to restored ties with Israel
The Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says New Zealand's apology for its support for a UN resolution condeming Israel's continued settlements on Palestinian territory is not a backdown. The apology has… Audio
Govt sent aid money to North Korea - Brownlee confirms
The government has confirmed it sent aid money to North Korea for eight years, but stopped last year as the regime ramped up its nuclear programme.
UN to look into Hit & Run book claims
The United Nations Committee Against Torture has asked New Zealand Government to explain its involvement in a raid on two Afghan villages in 2010. Audio
US affirms commitment to Asia-Pacific region
The United States secretary of state Rex Tillerson used a fleeting visit to Wellington yesterday to emphasise the importance of the Asia Pacific region and denying the US is stepping back from… Audio
US Secretary of State meets NZ leaders
The US has no intention of stepping back from the Asia-Pacific region, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has assured Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio
More defence spending on the cards when Tillerson visits?
A push for New Zealand to spend more on defence could be one of the topics when America's top diplomat Rex Tillerson visits New Zealand next week. Security analyst Paul Buchanan from 36th Parallel… Audio
New Foreign Minister criticises Israel resolution
Gerry Brownlee has hardly let the ink dry on his new Foreign Affairs ministry warrant and he's already criticised a UN resolution on Israel as premature and lacking the support it needed to succeed. Audio
Brownlee extends olive branch to Israel after spat last year
Gerry Brownlee, the new Foreign Minister spoke to our political editor Jane Patterson about mending New Zealand's relationship with Israel and the United Nations resolution - sponsored by NZ - that… Audio
McCully 'brash and machiavellian'or friend of the Pacific?
Murray McCully signs off today as Foreign Affairs Minister as his successor, Gerry Brownlee, is sworn in as the country's top diplomat. Mr McCully has pointed to the focus he gave the Pacific as one… Audio
New minister hit by fake news on day one
A man dubbed "the internet's biggest liar" targeted Gerry Brownlee with fake news just one day into his new job as foreign minister. Audio
Brownlee faced tough job in Chch - critic
Gerry Brownlee had a tough job as Christchurch Recovery Minister and it's too early to judge his legacy, a Christchurch Red Zone campaigner says.
Brownlee bows out of Christchurch rebuild
Gerry Brownlee's six-year reign as the minister in charge of the $15.4 billion Christchurch rebuild is coming to an end, following today's Cabinet reshuffle.
Announcement of new Christchurch rebuild Minister polarising
Some see the removal of Gerry Brownlee after six years as a positive step for Christchurch, but others are concerned that replacement Nicky Wagner won't have a seat at the Cabinet table. Audio
A serious rethink of Civil Defence model signalled by Gerry Brownlee
The Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee wants to use a new review to highlight what he calls the organisation's 'shortcomings'. Audio