Helen Clark
The Mary Anne Thompson Affair
The National Party says Cabinet Ministers Clayton Cosgrove and David Cunliffe should be under scrutiny. Audio
The Mary Anne Thompson Affair
The PM says her cabinet's confidence in the Immigration Service has been shattered by the Mary Anne Thompson affair. Audio
Japan Trade Agreement
The Government is claiming a breakthrough in negotiations for a trade agreement with Japan. Audio
Former Head Under Question
Former head of the immigration service, Mary Anne Thompson, does not have a doctorate from the London School of Economics. Audio
Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government is delaying the introduction of petrol to emissions trading scheme. Audio
Myanmar Disaster
The casualty toll from the Myanmar cyclone disaster continues to climb. 60 thousand people now reported dead or missing. Audio
Cyclone Nargis Hits Myanmar
With the latest on Cyclone Nargis is our correspondent in Bangkok, Karen Percy. Audio
Transport Gets Until 2011 to Come Under ETS
In the face of soaring fuel prices, the government has confirmed it's backing down on part of its Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Fuel Price Rises
Ongoing concern over fuel price rises has prompted the government to delay aspects of its Emissions Trading Bill. Audio
John Key Rules Out Asset Sales
John Key has ruled out asset sales in the first term of a National government if his party wins the next election. Audio
AIA Politics
Auckland airport shares plummeted in the wake of the Government's decision to reject the Canadian bid for 40 percent stake. Audio
Prime Minister Wants Tibet Talks
The Prime Minister has encouraged her Chinese counterpart to begin formal talks with the Dalai Lama over the future of Tibet. Audio
NZ Troops off to Afghanistan
The additional deployment was announced by the Prime Minister at the NATO summit on Afghanistan currently being held in Romania. Audio
Sir Edmund Hillary Commemoration (Part 2)
The Queen and members of the royal family have paid their respects to Sir Edmund Hillary at a service at Windsor Castle. Audio
Prime Minister Abroad
The Prime Minister Helen Clark leaves tonight on a trip that culminates with the signing of a free trade agreement with China. Audio
Rotorua Lakes Cleanup
An injection of 72 million dollars to clean up the Rotorua Lakes has been welcomed by locals, but criticised by opponents. Audio
Tibet Crisis (Part 2) - New Zealand's Position
Govt. takes pragmatic view, balancing condemnation of civil rights abuses against a desired free trade agreement with China. Audio
Fast Forward Fund (Part 2)
PM talks about the mechanics of the initiative. Key declines interview. Our Political Ed comments on ramifications. Audio
Body Snatcher Legislation
A proposed change to the Coroner's Act to prevent cases of so called 'body snatching'. Audio
Auckland Airport Canada Bid
The Canadian Pension Plan has volunteered to limit its own voting power in a bid to win approval for its offer. Audio