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Focus on Politics
A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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Media merger raises stakes for NZ journalism
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, the government is pressing ahead with its planned mega media merger. Political reporter Katie Scotcher explores what it will mean for RNZ and TVNZ, as well the… Read more Audio
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Russia's war, New Zealand's sanctions, and the question of China
17 Mar 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson interrogates the ramifications for New Zealand of Russia's war against Ukraine. Read more Audio
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Cost of living crisis: Luxon's cuts put Labour on guard
12 Mar 2022National's tax plan, and the highest inflation in decades has the government feeling the pinch. Political Editor Jane Patterson counts the costs for both parties. Read more Audio
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Border breakthrough: Ending the siege of Fortress New Zealand
5 Feb 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch recounts the siege of Fortress New Zealand and reckons with its reconnection to the world. Read more Audio
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Red light and rapid antigen requisition
29 Jan 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson assesses the government's readiness for the Omicron variant. Read more Audio
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An end-of-year chat with the minor party leaders
18 Dec 2021In Focus on politics, RNZ's political team catch up with the minor party leaders to discuss 2021, potential allies, and Covid-19. Read more Audio
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A sit-down with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
11 Dec 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch talks with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the year that's been. Read more Video, Audio
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A sit-down with National leader Christopher Luxon
4 Dec 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to National's leader Chris Luxon in his new office to assess what his leadership will look like. Read more Video, Audio
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Collins, National's nuclear option, self destructs
27 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch delineates the nuclear destruction of Judith Collins' leadership and assesses the fallout. Read more Audio
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Intensive care: Can New Zealand weather the surge?
20 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson and Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn examine New Zealand's ICU and health capacity as Covid-19 spreads, and elimination shifts to… Read more Audio
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Family Court frustrations stoke calls for deeper change
13 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Anneke Smith looks into the Family Court system as it nears its 40-year anniversary. Read more Audio
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Will traffic lights see Covid hitting the gas?
6 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson hits the brakes and looks ahead to the traffic light system, and what it means for Covid-19 in New Zealand. Read more Audio
Focus on Politics
About Focus on Politics
A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
On RNZ National, Friday after 6.30pm and Saturday at 5.10pm. Online article publishes 10am on Saturdays.
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