John Key
John Key disputes fish dumping is systemic
Prime Minister John Key says no reshuffle for Cabinet this year and he's backing Nick Smith and Nathan Guy. Audio
US and Russia face off over Syria at UN
The US and Russia have faced off over Syria in a UN Security Council meeting chaired by John Key, who told the council it would have "blood on its hands" if it didn't find a solution soon Video, Audio
John Key's performance at the UN
What the Panelists Selwyn Manning and Fiona MacMillan want to talk about. Audio
Devastating Syria conflict 'a byword for failure'
Prime Minister John Key has told the UN the conflict in Syria is a byword for failure and encouraged the US and Russia to show 'sustained leadership'.
UN Security Council has 'fallen short' on Syria - PM
Prime Minister John Key has delivered a speech to the United Nations ahead of the Security Council meeting on Syria he will chair tomorrow. Video, Audio
PM takes aim at UN Security Council over Syria
Prime Minister John Key has taken aim at the United Nation's Security Council, calling for it to find a long term solution in Syria. Audio
Outrage at UN after aid convoy attacked in Syria
As UN continues debating the conflict in Syria, Iraq's prime minister thanks New Zealand for training its troops. Audio
Russia, US work to revive Syria ceasefire
Russia and the US have a "united front" in supporting a cessation of hostilities in Syria, Australia's foreign minister says, but other countries have voiced scepticism.
PM warns US could lose clout in Asia-Pacific if it doesn't ratify TPP
Prime Minister John Key is warning the United States could lose some of its political power in the Asia Pacific if it does not ratify the Trans Pacific Partnership. Jane Patterson reports. Audio
RNZ Political Editor discusses John Key, Helen Clark dynamics
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is in New York. She joins Checkpoint to discuss John Key and Helen Clark's meeting. and what the dynamics between them are like now. Video, Audio
John Key and Helen Clark talk tactics in New York
There was no sign of the fierce political rivalry that used to exist between the Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor Helen Clark as they met to "talk tactics" in New York. Audio
Passenger illness forces PM's plane to divert
A plane carrying the Prime Minister was briefly diverted to Tahiti when another passenger became ill.
Maori Party not ruling out walking away from deal with National
Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary legislation threatens to derails the Maori party's relationship with National and it's not ruling out walking away from its confidence and supply agreement. Audio
World in Sport for 14 September 2016
This week,; Vanuatu football makes history; Solomon Islands begin their Futsal World Cup campaign; Papua New Guinea's cricketers hit the road; Tonga's schoolboy rugby team impress in Australia; And… Audio
PM reacts to arrests in Fiji
The Prime Minister has arrived home from the Pacific Islands Forum. We ask him about the big Pacific news - the arrest of six senior opposition leaders in Fiji. Audio
Prominent Fijians released from police custody
Several prominent Fijians are released from custody, but what scars does it leave on the public's perception of democracy? Audio
PM says Bainimarama's actions did not overshadow PIF
Pacific Islands' Forum wraps up without a hitch, despite a surprise cabinet reshuffle by Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and the arrest of five prominent opposition politicians. Audio
John Key arrives in Micronesia for 47th Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister John Key has landed in the Federated States of Micronesia for the 47th Pacific Islands Forum. RNZ reporter Chris Bramwell joins Checkpoint. Audio
East Asia Summit: Key makes case for Clark in Laos
The Prime Minister has been using meetings with world leaders to push the case for Helen Clark's bid for the UN top job.
PM promotes Clark for UN job while in Laos
Prime Minister John Key has been using his meetings at the East Asia Summit in Laos to push the case for Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the United Nations. Audio