Lara Greaves

It's Budget Day - the big day for the Finance Minister Grant Robertson who makes the calls on where the money goes.

We already have some idea of what's in the budget, with about 10 early… Audio

Eyes are turning to Tauranga now that the Electoral Commission has revealed the names of the candidates standing in the coming by-election.

Winston Peters is not on the ballot and neither is the… Audio

The Green Party has amended its constitution to no longer require a male co-leader.

The two co-leaders must now include one woman, and one person of any gender.

One leader also must be Māori.

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ACT's call for a referendum on Māori co-governance has once again raised the question - can New Zealand have a debate about race and the Treaty without stirring up racial abuse?

Leader David Seymour… Audio

Panellists Heather Roy and Shane Te Pou discuss the fallout from the protest at Parliament, pay equity, and precious heirlooms. Audio

Panellists Mihingarangi Forbes and Chris Finlayson discuss the National Party's new direction and snow globes. Audio

Panellists Ruwani Perera and Phil O'Reilly discuss the first weekend of the new Covid traffic light system, the newly revealed Nation Party caucus lineup and the popularity of Anti-vaccine accounts on… Audio

National Party has picked Christopher Luxon as its new leader.

The first-term MP will take the helm with second term MP Nicola Willis as deputy leader.

University of Auckland political scientist… Audio

A political commentator says one of the best candidates for the National Party leadership is being overlooked.

Dr Shane Reti is just hours into his role as interim leader of the National Party after… Audio

Dr Shane Reti announces himself as interim leader of the National Party Audio

Ministers will today consider Auckland's Covid-19 restrictions, and whether they'll introduce any new freedoms before Tāmaki Makaurau moves to the Traffic Light system.

At the current setting --… Audio

Today cabinet faces some tough calls when it comes to mandatory vaccinations, targets and requests for Northland to return to lockdown.

The Government will hold a post-Cabinet press conference at 4pm… Audio

A political commentator is pointing to a link between the low Māori vaccination rates, and the lack of Māori among the various experts advising the government on Covid-19.

Less than a third of Māori… Audio

It's a battle of the borders.

Today, the National Party will reveal its plan for reopening the border - they're touting it as the most comprehensive and well-researched plan to date.

It comes as… Audio

Panellists Mary-Margaret Slack and Chris Finlayson discuss the government's post-Cabinet announcement, and Sir John Key's comments on the Government's covid-19 response after he described New Zealand… Audio

This afternoon, Aucklanders will hear if they will remain in their alert level four – or move down a step to three.

However with an outbreak in the Waikato region, there are concerns an anticipated… Audio

The response to the 2021 budget is testament to the fact that you can't please everyone.

Changes to benefits and investment in Maori housing are being welcomed in some quarters - while others say… Audio

It's been an intense week for the government, which has dismayed public servants by putting their pay on ice for another three years.

Added to that, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she has… Audio

The Panel speaks to Dr Lara Greaves about a petition on Māori wards.  Audio

Rawiri Waititi has taken the seat of Waiariki back from Labour. Audio