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Andrew Judd 'absolutely' vindicated by Māori wards decision
Former New Plymouth Mayor, Andrew Judd, says he feels vindicated now the government has stepped in to scrap citizen-initiated polls on the divisive issue.
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National Party MPs told they need to trust each other
7:57 am todayNational Party MPs have been told by their leader Judith Collins they need to trust and respect each other for everything they do.
The party's caucus two-day… Audio
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Ex New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd overjoyed at Maori Wards announcement
7:37 am todayA former mayor of New Plymouth - who was spat at in the street over his support of establishing a Māori ward in the city - feels vindicated now the Government… Audio
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National Party's Māori seats plan seems like 'hollow politiking'- Ngarewa-Packer
6:07 am todayThe Māori party says the National Party's change of heart on the Māori seats is disingenuous and desperate.
National has announced it will "work towards"… Audio
Andrew Judd 'absolutely' vindicated by Māori wards decision
Former New Plymouth Mayor, Andrew Judd, says he feels vindicated now the government has stepped in to scrap citizen-initiated polls on the divisive issue.
National Party MPs told they need to trust each other
National Party MPs have been told by their leader Judith Collins they need to trust and respect each other for everything they do.
The party's caucus two-day retreat follows a disastrous year last… Audio
Ex New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd overjoyed at Maori Wards announcement
A former mayor of New Plymouth - who was spat at in the street over his support of establishing a Māori ward in the city - feels vindicated now the Government has stepped in to scrap citizen-initiated… Audio
National Party's Māori seats plan seems like 'hollow politiking'- Ngarewa-Packer
The Māori party says the National Party's change of heart on the Māori seats is disingenuous and desperate.
National has announced it will "work towards" standing candidates in the Māori electorates… Audio
Govt to ease pathway for Māori wards within councils
The government is to introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Māori wards, the Local Government minister says.
National u-turns on Māori seats policy
The National Party has reversed a long held position to not stand candidates in the Māori seats.
It has held various stances over the years - including to abolish the seats altogether in the mid… Audio
Waitangi preparations underway for scaled-back event
Preparations for Waitangi are underway - with heightened precautions in place following the Northland Covid-19 case last week.
The Waitangi national trust and iwi leaders agreed for events to go… Audio
National standing Māori candidates in attempt to rectify lack of diversity
The National Party has confirmed it will "work towards" standing candidates in the seven Māori electorates in 2023.
The Party stopped standing candidates in the Māori seats in 2005, when the party… Audio
National needs assurances ambitious climate plans will work
The National Party won't commit to bi-partisan support for the ambitious recommendations laid out by the Climate Change Commission in its official report on how New Zealand can reach its carbon… Audio
Political commentators Jones & Morten
Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn delve into the Climate Commission report and the political consequence. Audio
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
The distribution of Covid vaccines was supposed to be seen as a reason for hope in Europe but it has fast become a big headache for European officials. Audio
Climate Commission's blueprint for cutting emissions: Rod Carr
Kathryn speaks with the chair of the Climate Commission about its blueprint for cutting New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Accord. Audio
National Party to focus on to team work at retreat
Effective team work will be one of the key priorities for the National Party at its annual retreat, which starts in Wellington today.
The meeting was initially planned for Whangarei, but was moved… Audio
Thousands protest Alexei Navalny's imprisonment
Thousands of Russian protestors have gathered across the country in support of the opposition leader, Alexei Navalny.
They are demanding Navalny's release after two weeks spent in a prison near… Audio
Climate change report ‘incredibly encouraging’, PM says
The Prime Minister says it is incredibly encouraging that the Climate Change Commission's first official report shows that reaching our emissions reduction goals are both achievable and affordable.
Rātana keeps politicians and press at bay
The celebrations at Rātana in January are often described by media as the event that kicks off the political year. This year far fewer guests were invited - including mainstream media journalists -… Audio
'The Western alliance needs to send a stronger message'
Former US diplomat Brett Bruen looks at the year ahead and why he thinks Joe Biden needs to start forming new coalitions with an eye to the western alliance sending a strong message to the likes… Audio
Mediawatch for 31 January 2021
The story of a strange summer (so far); John Banks booted often racist blurts - and the talk radio dilemma; housing coverage highlights homeowners - not the 'have-nots; Rātana gives politicians and… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston & Lavina Good
There's plenty to chew over in our first panel of the year. Joining us today are journalist and sports commentator Lavina Good and former TVNZ news boss and Metro editor Bill Ralston. Audio
Alexei Navalny vs Vladimir Putin
Alexei Navalny has been outspoken in his criticism of the Russian government for years. The former real estate lawyer became a shareholder activist and anti-corruption campaigner before running for… Audio
