John Key
John Key says fifty-fifty chance of making Hobbit film in NZ
The Prime Minister says there's just a fifty-fifty chance of the film, The Hobbit, going ahead in New Zealand, as he prepares to meet with senior executives from movie studio Warner Brothers later… Audio
Government worried Henry's comments may damage NZ reputation
The Government says Paul Henry's comments have embarrassed New Zealand, and could damage the country's relationship with India. Audio
PM says Henry's comments crossed the line
The Prime Minister says remarks made by TVNZ presenter Paul Henry about the Governor General crossed the line - and the broadcaster's decision to suspend him is appropriate. Audio
Crisis over Commonwealth Games deepens
After 7 years of preparation and close to 3 billion dollars (NZ) spent building the games venues, a decision on whether the Commonwealth Games in Delhi will go ahead will be made within 48 hours. Audio
Prime Minister says stressed Cantabrians need some security
Civil Defence says a state of emergency will remain in place in Cantebury for at least today. Audio
Prime Minister speaks from Christchurch
John Key speaks about the Australian Labor Government coming to power, and compensation to Christchurch workers. Audio
Cabinet announces 5-million-dollars for the Chch mayoral fund
The Cabinet has decided to make an initial 5-million-dollar contribution to the Christchurch mayoral fund set up to help with the earthquake clean up. Audio
Cabinet to discuss next steps for reconstruction in Canterbury
The Prime Minister will ask Cabinet to decide on the next steps for the reconstruction of Canterbury. The ministers of Civil Defence, Agriculture and Social Development will be giving briefings on… Audio
Prime Minister speaks about Christchurch quake
The Prime Minister, John Key, flew to Christchurch on an Airforce Hercules yesterday afternoon. Audio
Govt effectively takes over finance company for nearly $1.8b
The Government says it wants to end the deposit guarantee scheme after spending one point eight billion dollars on bailing out South Canterbury Finance. Audio
Alcohol Healthwatch says New Zealanders have been short-changed
The Government has unveiled sweeping changes to liquor laws, including a split purchasing age. Audio
Key says foreign forces still needed in Afghanistan
The Prime Minister says Afghanistan would be turned into a global breeding ground for terrorism if foreign forces were to withdraw from the country now. Audio
PM describes death of NZ soldier as a tragedy
PM describes death of NZ soldier as a tragedy. Audio
Key's quip about beers re-ignite debate over alcohol limit
The Prime Minister has unwittingly re-ignited the debate about reducing the blood alcohol limit. Audio
Tuhoe says tribunal report supports Te Urewera claim
Tuhoe says a report from the Waitangi Tribunal has given it new ammunition in its treaty negotiations over Te Urewera National Park. Audio
Government told to stop talking, start acting on wage gap
The government's being accused of massaging statistics to make it look like it's closed the wage gap with Australia. Audio
Govt accused of foreign investment U-turn
The Government may be preparing to make an about-face on another issue - its third significant change of heart in as many weeks. Audio
Employment lawyer says murderers have more rights than workers
An employment lawyer says the 90-day probationary law gives workers fewer rights to a fair trial than murderers. Audio
Prime Minister is adamant employers won't abuse new rules
The other issue dominating the government's agenda is the expansion of the 90-day probationary period scheme to all employers, just one of a raft of changes to employment law. Audio
