Prime Minister
Sogavare ousted in Solomons no-confidence motion
The prime minister of Solomon islands, Manasseh Sogavare, has been removed today in a vote of no-confidence. The parliamentary vote in Honiara was triggered by a series of defections from Mr… Audio
Ardern's offer to take Manus 150 stays open
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to side-step Australia and negotiate directly with Papua New Guinea over taking desperate Manus Island detainees. This is despite Australia's Prime… Audio
Theresa May angers top MPs with Fallon replacement
The British Prime Minister Theresa May is understood to have angered senior members of her Conservative Party by appointing rising star Gavin Williamson to replace Defence Secretary Sir Michael… Audio
Ardern's first public speech at union conference
The story goes, the last time a Prime Minister made an appearance at the Council of Trade biennial conference 8 years ago, a delegate threatened to throw a shoe at him. No such reception this time for… Audio
Helen Clark says Jacinda Ardern’s done a ‘phenomenal job’
Helen Clark says despite being Labour's leader for only three months, Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern has proven she is warm but also with "a backbone and some steel". Video, Audio
Portfolio allocation 'like a game of jenga' - Jacinda Ardern
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has named her Cabinet, including Labour's senior MPs and former leader Andrew Little. She says she will announce ministerial positions on Wednesday. Audio
Voters care about policy not personality - Bill English
After a turbulent political week, and major transport policy announcements from Labour and National, we're joined by National leader Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio
US could benefit from TPP despite withdrawal
As Prime Minister pushes the case for the Trans Pacific Partnership with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Trade Minister, Todd McClay, says the United States will benefit from the Trans-Pacific… Audio
The Commander - Helen Clark
In part five of The 9th Floor, Guyon Espiner talks to Helen Clark about her three terms in power as she sought to draw a line under Rogernomics, unleash new social reforms and rethink New Zealand's… Video, Audio
The Challenger - Jenny Shipley
In part four, Guyon Espiner talks to Dame Jenny Shipley about being the first woman on the 9th Floor, plus coups and coalitions, welfare reform and Winston Peters. And, above all, her commitment to… Video, Audio
The Negotiator - Jim Bolger: Prime Minister 1990-97
In part three of The 9th Floor, Guyon Espiner talks to Jim Bolger, who steered New Zealand through a turbulent seven years that saw more economic upheaval, a resetting of race relations and the… Video, Audio
Former PMs support compulsory voting in NZ
Could compulsory voting be on the cards for NZ? Three former prime ministers are all vocally supporting it, including a former National leader who hasn't always been convinced. Audio
Dutch prime minister sees off challenges to win election
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has seen off a challenge from the anti-Islam anti-EU populist Geert Wilders to claim victory in parliamentary elections. But Mr Wilders now leads the second largest… Audio
English told to ditch drug anecdotes; Immigration and education blamed for unemployment
Prime Minister Bill English is accused of using 'alternative facts' when he says New Zealanders are anecdotally harder to employ than immigrants because too often they're taking drugs. Audio
Pike River families to meet with PM next week
Pike River mine families will meet with Prime Minister Bill English in Wellington next week, ahead of a select committee where families and supporters will bid to stop the permanent sealing of the… Video, Audio
Political editor Jane Patterson live from parliament
Bill English has officially taken over the reins of the National Party - and the prime ministership. Our political editor Jane Patterson unpicks the developments. Video, Audio
New Zealand has two new leaders
For the first time in eight years, New Zealand has a new Prime Minister. Bill English was appointed to the role today, along with his new deputy, Paula Bennett. Video, Audio
Bill English explains what he hopes to achieve as PM
Bill English was officially sworn in as Prime Minister today. We know who he is, but what does he hope to achieve during his time leading New Zealand? Audio
Bill English and Paula Bennett - NZ's new leaders
John Key has left the role of New Zealand Prime Minister after eight years, as Bill English is sworn in to replace him, and Paula Bennett steps in as his deputy. Chris Bramwell reports. Video, Audio
Too Much Noise
An English choirmaster has taken to wearing ear plugs wherever he goes to block out what he calls the increasing noise he says he encounters when he leaves the house. Audio