Lara Greaves
Commentators on National Party leadership change
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
'Most qualified' candidate for National Party leadership overlooked - commentator
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
Shane Reti: new interim leader of the National Party
Dr Shane Reti announces himself as interim leader of the National Party Audio
Cabinet considering Auckland Covid-19 restrictions
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
Cabinet to make tough calls on Delta outbreak
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
Government not paying enough attention to equity issues on Covid-19
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
Political parties battle for best border reopening plan
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
The Panel with Mary-Margaret Slack and Chris Finlayson (Part 1)
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
Politics will play part in today's Alert Level decision
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
Budget 2021: Panel on benefits boost, business impact
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
Government will have to think about backing down on public sector pay freeze - lecturer
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
MPs urged to act on Māori wards
The Panel speaks to Dr Lara Greaves about a petition on Māori wards. Audio
Māori Party set to return to Parliament
Rawiri Waititi has taken the seat of Waiariki back from Labour. Audio
Labour looks to form Government within 3 weeks
Labour's leader Jacinda Ardern, has made it clear she wants to form a government as soon as possible - within the next two to three weeks.
With 64 seats and 49 percent of the vote, Ms Ardern says she… Audio
Media tools to help us pick out policy
You want to use your vote to back the sort of policies that matter - or find out which parties pledges align with you. But parties making promises all at once, how do you weigh up what they’re all… Audio
Election 2020: Political pundits on the TVNZ Multi-Party Debate
New Zealand First, the Green Party, ACT, the Māori Party and Advance NZ have all faced off in the TVNZ multi-party debate.
Current polling shows many of them struggling to stay, or get back, in… Audio
Fact checking Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins' claims
The barbs flew during last night's leaders' debate in Christchurch, but both prospective prime ministers are guilty of getting tricky with the truth. Checkpoint ran a fine-tooth comb through the… Audio
Early voting busy from beginning
It's two weeks from the election and party leaders can be seen left, right and centre trying to attract the attention of voters. But many have already made up their minds, forming queues outside… Audio
Parliament further out of reach for NZ First in latest poll
Labour has taken a slight hit and would need help from the Greens to form a government according to the latest 1 News Colmar Brunton poll.
Monday's poll puts Labour on 47 percent and National on 33… Video, Audio
Election 2020: Key takeaways from the latest poll
It's three weeks until election day, and a Newshub-Reid Research poll released last night showed Labour could govern alone.
However, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern is not banking on a majority, because… Audio