Jo Moir
Scrutiny on PM over Labour's handling of allegations
Scrutiny is now firmly on the Prime Minister as the fallout over sexual assault allegations escalates. The Labour Party President NIgel Haworth has been forced to step down and now attention is… Audio
Mental health announcement "nothing new" - National
The Opposition says there's nothing new to see with the Government's announcement of a funding boost for 20 existing mental health services. Yesterday the Prime Minister and Health Minister announced… Audio
Govt freshwater moratorium to impact farmers, developers
Farmers and developers will have to budge the most on the way they use land with the government set to announce a moratorium on activities that are destructive to New Zealand's wetlands. Later this… Audio
Kiwibuild a distraction, won’t solve housing crisis - economist
Economist and housing specialist Shamubeel Eaqub says Kiwibuild is a distraction and was never going to solve the problems that caused a housing crisis. Today the Housing Minister Megan Woods will… Audio
Clare Curran quits politics after controversial Cabinet career
The former Cabinet Minister Clare Curran, who was sacked from cabinet a year ago, is to quit Parliament at the next election.
She has been Labour's MP for Dunedin South since 2008. Ms Curran resigned… Video, Audio
Justice group resignations won't derail progress - Whaipooti
A member of the government's justice advisory group says the resignations of - quote "two Pakeha men" - isn't going to derail the work that's already been done.
JustSpeak spokesperson Julia Whaipooti… Video, Audio
Conflicts of interest under scrutiny
The Speaker of the House will look at whether people making submissions on proposed law changes should be forced to disclose conflicts of interest.The gap in the rules has been highlighted after RNZ… Audio
Southern Response, EQC botch-ups could cost more than $1b
There is no guarantee the cost of Southern Response & EQC botch-ups won't cost the taxpayer more than a billion dollars.
Finance and EQC Minister Grant Robertson says with the combined cost of the… Audio
Cabinet considers more power to censor prisoners' mail
Cabinet is pushing ahead with law changes to what mail can be received and sent by prisoners, after the alleged Christchurch gunman was able to send mail to supporters.
While mail can be withheld in… Audio
Focus on Politics: Conquests and concessions
The night New Zealand First formed a government with Labour and the Greens, its leader Winston Peters quoted the song You Can't Always Get What You Want. Almost two years later all three parties still… Audio
Coalition government: Is three a crowd?
The night New Zealand First formed a Government with Labour and the Greens, its leader Winston Peters quoted the song 'you can't always get what you want'. Almost two years later all three parties… Audio
Three's a crowd? | Winston Peters full interview
New Zealand First's Winston Peters talks to political reporter Jo Moir about being in government and looking ahead to the 2020 election. Audio
Three's a Crowd? | Grant Robertson full interview
Labour's Grant Robertson talks to political reporter Jo Moir about being in government and looking ahead to the 2020 election. Audio
The head of Statistics NZ resigns after damning report
The head of Stats NZ has fallen on her sword after a damning report into the last census. Political reporter Jo Moir has the story. Audio
Stats NZ CEO resigns over botched census
The head of Stats NZ has resigned following the release of a report into the botched 2018 online census. Audio
Winston Peters on prisoners right to vote
NZ First leader Winston Peters is playing his cards close to his chest on whether prisoners should have the right to vote. Audio
Abortion bill passes first reading
Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of abortion law reform at the first reading of the bill. Political reporter Jo Moir says the 94-23 vote had a bigger margin than expected. Video, Audio
Justice Minister says no deal with NZ First over abortion law
The Justice Minister says he's not going to do a deal with New Zealand First to help secure votes for his abortion law reforms.
On Tuesday NZ First MP Tracey Martin ruled out a referendum on abortion… Audio
MPs to propose changes to euthanasia bill back before Parliament
A controversial bill allowing the terminally ill to end their lives is before Parliament again tonight, and MPs on both sides of the debate are armed with changes to the legislation to try and win… Audio
Simon Bridges: Jacinda Ardern a 'part time prime minister'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has come under fire for the timing of her trip to Tokelau as tensions continue at Ihumatao in South Auckland. Audio