Jane Patterson
Budget analysis from RNZ experts
The pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' for struggling New Zealanders in today's Budget. It's already signalled climate change and the health reforms as the two… Audio
Budget analysis from RNZ experts
The pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' for struggling New Zealanders in today's Budget.
It's already signaled climate change and the health reforms as the two… Audio
Emissions Reduction Plan released
The government has finally unveiled Aotearoa's plan to tackle emissions - with a large price tag attached.
Transport and energy feature heavily, including a large investment into helping low and… Audio
Government tackling massive week without Prime Minister
It's one of the biggest weeks of the political year and the Government will be tackling it without the presence of the Prime Minister.
Jacinda Ardern is isolating until Saturday after testing… Audio
Govt releases six-year plan on impact of climate change
Faced with the growing impact of climate change, the government has released a six year plan discussing the thorny issue of whether some coastal areas need to be abandoned altogether.
Preparing for… Audio
International Criminal Court looks at current Ukraine conflict
International investigations are underway into Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European Union leaders are denouncing Russia's actions as "massacres, atrocities, and genocides", while US President Joe… Audio
Will Covid-19 traffic light settings change?
Prepare to bid farewell to vaccine passes and many workplace mandates - at least for now - but the next question is if any regions are ready to have restrictions eased.
Cabinet ministers will review… Audio
Two Young Nats resign after online bullying revealed
Two young National Party members have resigned, and the party launched an investigation into allegations a Young Nat was behind an abusive and relentless campaign against Christchurch-based women… Audio
Govt outlines next steps on covid restrictions
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the government's announcement on the next steps for covid restrictions. Audio
Political analysis: Jacinda Ardern and vaccine mandates
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern just spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Political editor Jane Patterson had some analysis. Audio
Covid-19: Parliament gates reopened after protest destruction
A ceremony has officially reopened the grounds of Parliament two weeks after the violent scenes that ended the occupation by protestors.
Political editor Jane Patterson was there. Audio
Political analysis: Simon Bridges' resignation
The National Party now faces a by-election after the shock resignation of finance spokesperson and former leader Simon Bridges.
His departure is a blow to a party finally overtaking Labour in the… Audio
Political analysis: Fuel exise cut
Energy Minister Megan Woods says petrol companies must not pocket the discount on fuel excise.
The government temporarily dropped the excise by 25 cents a litre on Monday, to ease pain at the pump.
… Audio
National denies dreaded 'fiscal hole' in tax cut policy
Is National facing a second, dreaded fiscal hole - like the $4 billion budget mistake that blew up in the last election campaign.
The party said no, arguing the tax cut policy released at the weekend… Audio
RNZ political editor analyses Prime Minister's comments
As Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to Morning Report on what steps the government might take next on sanctions.
For some analysis on that interview… Audio
Clean-up starts at Parliament, signs of violent protest remain
While the clean-up got underway on Parliament's front lawn, party leaders were calling for those involved in yesterday's violence to be held accountable.
The grounds are still closed to the public… Video, Audio
Dangerous conflict between police, protesters around Parliament
At Parliament police have fired sponge rounds at protestors who have been forced out of Parliament grounds.
RNZ reporters at the scene saw police fire a sponge round gun at people throwing rocks at… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sarah Sparks and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Panellists Sarah Sparks and Scott Campbell discuss police efforts to clear the occupation at Parliament, the cost of Rapid Antigen Tests and the different traits of generations. Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest update
Police are working to clear protesters in central Wellington.
A large number of occupiers have set up in Parliament's front lawn.
Corin Dann got an update from the ground. Audio
Political analysis of Prime Minister's interview
Jacinda Ardern spoke to Morning Report on Monday about the High Court quashing vaccine mandates in the police and defence force.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson was listening in.
She spoke to… Audio