Chris Hipkins
ACT’s pile-on Question Time tactic
The ACT Party has this month latched on to a Question Time tactic of using consecutive supplementary questions on a repetitive theme as a pile-on against the government. Audio
PM on Michael Wood's resignation after more undeclared shares
Returning to our earlier story, Michael Wood has resigned as a minister after it emerged he's got more shareholdings he didn't declare and which relate directly to ministerial posts he's held. Prime… Video, Audio
Prime Minister under pressure to deliver emissions plan
Pressure is building on the Government to deliver on its industry-based greenhouse gas emissions plan for the farming sector. Yesterday National said it would delay any emissions scheme for the… Audio
Question Time as a forum for political messaging
As the election nears, Question Time transforms into a forum for party political messaging. It’s not the ideal format for messaging and it doesn’t always go well. Audio
Referendum to extemd the Parliamentary term
An independent review panel has recommended a referendum on extending the Parliamentary term from three to four years.
It also suggests lowering the voting age to 16, and reducing the 5 percent… Audio
Fog cannons: Hipkins on scheme's $11-million top up
The government is spending a further $11-million dollars on its fog cannon scheme amid a surge in applications from retailers for the devices.
The demand for fog cannons is up dramatically - but ram… Audio
Pacific leaders feeling hopeful following high level meetings
Pacific leaders feeling hopeful following high level meetings in PNG Audio
Glenbrook Steel Mill to build electric arc furnace
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins there - announcing the Government's plan to dramatically cut climate pollution from the Glenbrook Steel Mill. Shortly we talk to Dr Grant Hewison from Lawyers for Climate… Audio
I oppose this awful [add details] plan
Budget day is all about the Minister of Finance’s big reveal. But spare a thought for other party leaders who must prepare speeches opposing something they haven't read yet. Audio
Groups seek more support for the vulnerable in the Budget
Anti-poverty campaigners are hoping for tangible support for vulnerable people in today's so-called "no frills" Budget. They are focussed on what the government has up its sleeve to ease the cost of… Audio
'About clear, transparent reporting' - Willis
The Prime Minister is rubbishing the National Party's idea of a "taxpayer receipt" as a major waste of time and money. In a pre-Budget speech, National has unveiled its plans to increase fiscal… Audio
'Taxpayer reciepts a waste of time' - PM
The National Party is promising more fiscal transparency if it's elected to power later this year. That would include annual reports on the performance of major programmes, such as health and… Audio
‘Over to her’ – PM on Meka Whaitiri’s surprise departure
Meka Whaitiri returns to Wellington today where she will have to to face up to her former party in the House.
Yesterday the The Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins confirmed portfolio changes as a result… Audio
Hipkins: NZ-UK free trade agreement in force by end-May
Back to our top story, and the free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom will come into effect at the end of the month. It's good news for the wine, honey, seafood, dairy and… Audio
PM visits NZ troops training Ukraine soliers
Far from the scandal embroiling his party back home...Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace overnight. Mr Hipkins, who is in the United Kingdom for Saturday's… Audio
PM says he's still not heard from Meka Whaitiri
The Prime Minister says he's still not heard from Meka Whaitiri a day after she walked from the Labour Party. Chris Hipkins says he does not believe Ms Whaitiri's snap defection indicates the Labour… Audio
Whaitiri will win seat for Te Pāti Māori - Former MP
Te Pati Maori is celebrating a win today as Labour Minister Meka Whaitiri shifts allegiance and ditches Labour. The Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP will stand for Te Pati Maori in October's general election. Former… Audio
Whaitiri waka jump a 'complete surprise' - analysis
In a surprise move the government minister Meka Whaitiri is set to resign from Labour and join Te Pati Maori. RNZ understands Ms Whaitiri, who has been MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti since a by-election in… Audio
Hipkins speaks on Whaitiri rumours
In a surprise move the government minister Meka Whaitiri is set to resign from Labour and join Te Pati Maori. RNZ understands Ms Whaitiri, who has been MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti since a by-election in… Audio
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' Anzac message
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will today attend the Anzac Day National Commemoration Service at the National War Memorial in Wellington. Audio