John Key
Todd McClay aware of Zespri, China talks
The Trade Minister now says he was made aware that Chinese officials had approached Zespri about trade retaliation and that the company was worried. Audio
RNZ learns Chinese officials warn Zespri of retaliation
RNZ News has been told the kiwifruit marketing company Zespri was warned by Chinese officials there could be retaliation if New Zealand investigates claims of Chinese steel dumping. Our reporter Eric… Audio
Peter Bale: Panama Papers, and the state of the media
Kim Hill talks to Peter Bale, CEO of The Center for Public Integrity. He has a long career in journalism that includes 15 years as a correspondent and editor for Reuters, then positions as online… Audio
Key defends u turn on Housing NZ dividend
John Key says the decision not to take a dividend from Housing New Zealand is not a u-turn. He says the change is because of reduced revenues at the state house provider rather than any political… Audio
Is a 'post-truth' era upon us?
The government has shrugged off events and evidence contradicting claims made by ministers recently, frustrating many journalists. But are we really in a "post-truth" period where the facts don't… Video, Audio
How can John Key help Akld's housing crisis?
Despite a massive influx in people coming to the country, John Key rejects immigration as a significant contributor and has called on the RBNZ to do more. Video, Audio
John Key quizzed on Collins' involvement with Nui
Asked today whether it was appropriate for Corrections Minister Judith Collins to get involved in operational issues, Prime Minister John Key said he could not comment. Audio
PM responds to own comments about housing "crisis" 9 ye
The Prime Minister has been asked in Parliament why he was talking about a "housing crisis" when average Auckland house prices were about half of what they are now. Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Can the Reserve Bank cool NZ's house prices?
As house prices soar to new record levels, the Prime Minister gives the Reserve Bank a clear hint he expects it to take action to discourage investors. We discuss the bank's options with one of its… Audio
PM forced to defend Government's housing plan
The Prime Minister has been forced to defend the Government's plan to deal with the housing crisis, while continuing to deny that there is any such housing crisis. Audio
PM reitirates opposition to compulsory te reo Maori education
More than half of schools don't have any Maori language education, but despite repeated calls to make it compulsory, John Key has maintained his position. Audio
Prime Minister announces $1 billion fund
The Prime Minister says the billion dollar infrastructure fund will speed up the supply of houses and will eventually stabilise prices in Auckland and 4 other cities. Audio
Inquiry reveals NZ's foreign trust rules are inadequate
The Prime Minister has been forced to backtrack on his claims that New Zealand has a world class foreign trust system that doesn't need changing. John Key defended the rules covering foreign trusts… Audio
Prime Minister hesitant over Brexit advantages
John Key doubts the anti-immigration sentiment that many people in Britain to vote to quit the European Union will surface in New Zealand. The Prime Minister discusses the Brexit vote with Guyon… Audio
Australian government working closely with Nigeria over kidnap
The Australian government says it's working close with the Nigerian government to get three kidnapped Australians and a New Zealander freed. We cross to Nigeria for the latest. Audio
NZ troops to remain in Iraq until 2018
New Zealand troops are to stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months, despite the Prime Minister's previous insistence that he would not extend the mission. Audio
Govt social housing relocation scheme criticised - PM responds
The Government's scheme to pay state housing tenants and homeless people to leave Auckland begins today. Audio
PM says Teina Pora's offer adequate
Speaking outside Rainbow's End in South Auckland, John Campbell asked the Prime Minister about Teina Pora's case and whether the proposed offer was a fair one. Audio
PACER-PLUS: blessing or curse?
Pacific Island countries are being urged to walk away from PACER-PLUS by a new report from the Pacific Network on Globalisation, PANG. Audio
John Key gives condolences following shooting
The Prime Minister has expressed his condolences on behalf of New Zealand to the United States in the wake of last night's massacre in Orlando. . Audio