Jane Patterson
Michael Wood still Minister for Auckland despite share mess
Senior Labour MP Michael Wood remains Minister for Auckland this morning, despite having to stand down from his transport portfolio.
Mr Wood was stood down after failing to properly disclose shares… Audio
Government denies dragging its feet on AI
The government denies it is dragging its feet in response to the widespread, and rapidly increasing use of artificial intelligence.
Despite years of discussion it has no specific plan to manage its… Audio
Is NZ ready to co-host the FIFA Women's World Cup?
The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in 50 days, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, bringing in an estimated $200 million to the economy. The defending champions USA are playing three pool games… Audio
RNZ Political editor Jane Patterson on the Labour Party congress
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the 2023 Labour Party congress. Audio
Politcal Panel: Budget 2023 wrap up
The Budget is the the major talking point of a week that started with a new political poll which showed Te Pati Maori in the position of kingmaker. Stuff political editor Luke Malpass, and RNZ's… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 19 May 2023
Top stories for 19 May 2023 A man has been arrested and charged with arson in relation to the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington Labour's delivered its election year budget young families are the… Audio
Analysis: Forecast for Budget 2023
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson and business editor Gyles Beckford spoke with Corin Dann on today's Budget announcement. Audio
Luxon approval 'a problem for National' - Jane Patterson
After dominating the political news cycle last week, Te Pati Maori is again the big headline player in the latest Newshub-Reid political poll released on Sunday. On current polling Te Pati Maori would… Audio
Political Panel: flurry of budget teasers
Friday means Morning Report's weekly political panel. This week we're joined by Newsroom political editor Jo Moir, and as ever RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Audio
Opposition parties sharpen attacks on Labour
Opposition parties are sharpening their attacks on Labour, painting a picture of chaos and instability, as senior government ministers doggedly try to "move on" from the Meka Whaitiri controversy.
… Audio
Political Panel: Meka Whaitiri and waka-jumping
On this weeks panel Corin and Ingrid were joined by NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett, and RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Audio
Whaitiri move, waka jumping confusion - analysis
Shock of Meka Whaitiri's switch to Te Pati Maori later turned to confusion, after the Speaker ruled she can remain in Parliament as an independent MP. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to… Audio
Shock resignation: Labour minister Whaitiri defects to Te Pāti Māori
In an election year bombshell, Labour minister Meka Whaitiri has jumped ship, her shock defection blindsiding her own caucus - including the Prime Minister.
She remains in Parliament as an… Audio
Political Editor Jane Patterson on Whaitiri crossing floor
In a surprise move Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has announced she has left Labour and will stand instead for Te Pati Maori. She will not be ejected from Parliament under "waka jumping" legislation… Audio
Whaitiri waka jump a 'complete surprise' - analysis
In a surprise move the government minister Meka Whaitiri is set to resign from Labour and join Te Pati Maori. RNZ understands Ms Whaitiri, who has been MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti since a by-election in… Audio
Political Panel: wealth, tax and the upcoming Budget
It's time now for our weekly political panel. RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, is this week joined by 1news political editor, Jessica Mutch McKay. Audio
What could come in Budget 2023? Political analysis
And returning to our story about the PM's pre-Budget speech. Chris Hipkins is again hosing down expectations, saying it will be "no frills" and definitely no new taxes or a cyclone levy.
But… Video, Audio
Political analysis: IRD report on tax paid by ultra rich
New research conducted by Inland Revenue has found New Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.
National's leader Christopher Luxon says the solution is not a… Audio
Focus on Politics for 5:10p Sat 22 Apr
In Focus on politics, we take a detailed look at the report of the police watchdog into last year's parliamentary occupation. Audio