Labour Party
Employment law change: Unions urge govt to go further
The government has announced its first changes to employment laws since assuming power. The reforms have been tempered by the need to keep Labour's coalition partner New Zealand First onside. The… Audio
Labour Party caucus at retreat in southern Wairarapa
The retreat is a chance for Labour to discuss its own objectives, before taking them back to the melting pot of the Labour, New Zealand First, Green Party coalition Government. Video, Audio
Govt still to put in place some first 100-day goals
The mood is buoyant at Labour's first caucus meeting of the year in the Wairarapa.
Tax review head Cullen has 'huge integrity'
The government says it's unfair to say the head of its tax working group, Sir Michael Cullen, will just toe the party line. Audio
Revenue Minister has neglected GST details - Judith Collins
National's revenue spokesperson Judith Collins says the issue of GST on online shopping is "a little bit more complicated" than Revenue Minister Stuart Nash expects. Video, Audio
Govt urged to act fast on mental health inquiry
Mental health leaders say Labour's promised ministerial inquiry must be short and sharp so urgent improvements are not delayed. Audio
Labour and Greens disagree on TPP deal
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there are ongoing discussions with New Zealand First over the Trans Pacific Partnership after the Green Party said they'll oppose the trade deal. Audio
Labour forced to turn to National for TPP support
Labour will have to turn to its chief rival National to get the TPP through Parliament after the Greens said they oppose the deal. Audio
Babies in Parliament the ‘beginning of some changes’
Grandad Mallard, aka Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard, cradles fellow MPs' babies as he tells John Campbell he wants Parliament to lead by example and be a more supportive workplace for working… Video, Audio
Manus Island refugees: Jacinda Ardern likely to come under more pressure to do more
Opinion - Jacinda Ardern is talking tougher with Australia but may come under pressure from the Green Party to do more to help the Manus Island refugees, writes Brent Edwards.
Ardern makes list of most powerful women in global politics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been named the 13th most powerful woman in global politics by Forbes magazine.
Jacinda Ardern speaks to CNN in first international interview as PM
In her first major international interview as prime minister, Jacinda Ardern tells CNN about the challenges her government faces.
Cost of policy promises to be revealed by end of year - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says NZ will know by the end of the year how much the policies of the new government will cost the country.
New minister wants funding boost to deliver better public service media from 2018
The three parties now in our government went into the election with different ideas for broadcasting and the media. Mediawatch asks the new minister Clare Curran: what’s the plan now? Audio
Unanimous council support for Queenstown housing developments
More than 2000 new houses may soon be built, and Queenstown Lakes District Council also unanimously voted in support of building affordable houses for the area's workforce. Audio
‘I want the government ... to bring kindness back’
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to John Campbell while on her way to being sworn in. She says she wants New Zealanders to know the government is empathetic, kind and has the right goal and focus… Video, Audio
New petrol tax for Aucklanders
Drivers in Auckland will pay about 10% of the $15 billion bill to fund new public transport projects in the city with a 10 cent per litre petrol tax. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern addresses adoring crowd after being sworn in as PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her ministers were sworn in as New Zealand’s new government today. They then returned to Parliament to a rapturous welcome. Video, Audio
RECAP: New government ministers: Who got what
The incoming Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has revealed her government's new ministerial line-up. Video
Welfare, climate big winners in Greens-Labour deal
The welfare system will be overhauled to remove 'excessive sanctions' and make sure people can live in dignity, as part of the Green Party's support deal with Labour.