John Key
Govt continues to defend PM's right not to answer about Slater
The Government has continued to defend the Prime Minister's right to refuse to answer questions about his contact with rightwing blogger Cameron Slater. Audio
John Key dodges Cameron Slater questions
The Prime Minister, John Key, yesterday dodged questions in the House about the right-wing blogger, Cameron Slater, in a way in which opposition MPs are calling shameful. Audio
Opposition MPs target John Key in first Question Time
John Key has shrugged off the first Parliamentary questions he's had on Cameron Slater since the Dirty Politics book came out, by saying his contact with the controversial blogger wasn't done in his… Audio
Prime Ministers discusses government priorities this term
Parliament is back in full swing, after the Governor General laid out the Government's plan for the next three years during his speech from the throne. Audio
PM says government's housing policy will succeed in hot Auckland market
The Prime Minister John Key says the current situation with the Auckland crisis reflects what's happened in a market which has bounced back since the global financial crisis. Audio
Will joining the UN Security Council lead NZ to war?
The government might be promising to be a loud and independent voice on the United Nations Security Council, but the Prime Minister, John Key, still can't say if that means New Zealand troops will go… Audio
John Key plays down NZ at high level defence meeting in US
The Prime Minister is downplaying New Zealand's presence at a high level defence meeting in Washington on defeating Islamic State saying this country is still not part of a US-led military coalition. Audio
Threat level raised a notch as PM details review of terrorism law
The Prime Minister has revealed the terrorist threat level has been raised a notch, as he announced a review to ensure New Zealand can respond to the growing domestic threat posed by foreign fighters.
…The Prime Minister John Key on the IS domestic threat
The Prime Minister, John Key, is taking a paper to cabinet today which suggests fast-tracking changes to New Zealand's passport laws to stop people fighting in terrorist groups overseas. Audio
A new Minister for National Security and Intelligence.
In an unprecedented move John Key has transferred responsibility for the country's security and intelligence agencies to the Attorney-General. Audio
Jane Patterson on John Key's announcement of his cabinet
Radio New Zealand political chief reporter, Jane Patterson. Audio
Prime Minister asks for more information about power outage
The Prime Minister says there may be a formal inquiry into what went wrong with the power outage. Audio
Prime Minister prepares for new Cabinet lineup
The National Party has fallen short of becoming the first majority MMP government in New Zealand, losing one seat in the final election results. Audio
John Key says he'll announce Cabinet next week, new role for Bennett
While the Labour Party grapples with questions of where it went wrong and who should be leading it, the Prime Minister has an even more pressing matter to deal with - forming the next government. Audio
Key ready to begin talks with Maori, United Future and Act Parties
New Zealanders have overwhelmingly given National a third term with the party winning its biggest share of the vote since 1951. Audio
National has best election result since 1951
Election night victory delivered National an outright majority of seats in Parliament Audio
Election Night Special Part 6
The results are in and National will lead the country for the next three years. We're joined by John Key. Audio
John Key - victory speech
John Key speaking at the National Party's election headquarters in Auckland. Audio
Election Night Special Part 5
The results are nearly all in and National's way out on its own with nearly half the vote and David Cunliffe has conceded he won't become prime minister. With us is Radio New Zealand's Political… Audio
