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Winston Peters compares co-governance to Nazi Germany in speech
New Zealand First's leader compared co-governance to Nazi Germany's race-based theories in a speech today, causing Labour leader Chris Hipkins to say he "behaves like a drunk uncle at a wedding".
Sexuality a 'factor' in Grant Robertson losing out on Labour's top job
Being gay was an "issue", but not the only reason he was not selected, former deputy prime minister says.
TV news meltdown: what will government do?
The future of TV news and current affairs is in the balance at our two biggest TV broadcasters - both desperate to cut costs as their revenue falls. The government says it’s now preparing policy to… Video
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Rich Preston: The latest from the UK
BBC senior reporter, Rich Preston, joins Jim to discuss the Royal families' photo doctoring blunder and the latest on Andrew Tate's extradition to the UK. Audio
Parliament’s future out the back
A big new wooden superstructure is about to be built out the back of Parliament House, and is planned to be ready to fit dozens of MPs by the next election. Audio
Protest against fast-track bill in Coromandel
Former Green MP Catherine Delahunty is worried the bill will make it easier to mine on conservation land.
Pence says he will not endorse former boss Trump in 2024 US election
Mike Pence, who served as Donald Trump's vice president for four years, said on Friday he will not endorse his former boss ahead of November's US presidential election.
Peters finishes overseas trip, vows to 'deepen ties' with Singapore
Deputy Prime Minister was in Singapore for the last stop of his trip, saying the country was its "most important defence partner in South East Asia".
'No new guns': Luxon's promise ahead of gun law reform
The Prime Minister would not be drawn on his coalition partner's proposal to liberalise access to centrefire semi-automatic firearms.
Freyberg High School haka was 'peaceful', not 'over-excited' - student
A haka directed at ACT Leader David Seymour was a legitimate form of protest, one student says.
Watch: Nicola Willis's media briefing heckler
A member of the public at her media conference asked about school lunches and tax cuts, and "will the landlords get enough to eat?"
Watch: Willis reveals economy has slipped further this year
The Finance Minister is urging businesses to play a greater role in rebuilding the economy while revealing the books are in worse shape than thought.
The Christchurch Call five years on from mosque attacks
It's five years to the day since a terrorist launched an attack on two Christchurch mosques, killing 51 people. This year's anniversary falls within the first week of Ramadan and members of the city's… Audio
Investigation launched into Green MP Darleen Tana
The Green Party is facing questions about how much it knew, and when, over allegations involving MP Darleen Tana. Ms Tana has been suspended from the party and an investigation has been launched after… Audio
Green MP suspended amid migrant exploitation claims
The party is defending its handling of MP Darleen Tana's suspension, despite becoming aware of the allegations a month ago. Audio
'Deaths will go up': International expert unimpressed with speed limit changes
Eric Howard says New Zealand should not be abandoning Road to Zero targets. Audio
Shock suspension of Green MP over migrant exploitation claims
RNZ's political editor Jo Moir discusses the latest turmoil in the Green Party. Audio
Analysis: Green Party MP Darleen Tana suspended
The Green Party has suspended one of its MPs, Darleen Tana, after she was linked to alleged migrant exploitation by her husband's company.
A Green Party spokesperson has confirmed Ms Tana was… Audio
Green MP suspended over links to alleged migrant exploitation
The Green Party has suspended one of its MPs, Darleen Tana, after she was linked to alleged migrant exploitation by her husband's company.
A Green Party spokesperson has confirmed Ms Tana was… Audio
A brief history of government bailouts
A ski field is the latest in a long line of floundering private companies being rescued by the taxpayer.