Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister on government u-turn on three waters entrenchment
The government is making a U-turn on its decision to entrench part of the three waters legislation regarding the privatisation of water assets.
The rule would have required 60 percent of votes in the… Audio
Police pursuits policy under review
Politicians are jostling to dominate the narrative on policing, crime and punishment.
Police are planning more patrols in hard-hit business areas, and a change to pursuits.
Yesterday, the government… Audio
Dairy owners planning to close for two hours in protest over rising crime
On Monday dairy owners around the country will shut up shop for 2 hours in protest after a rise in crime and the death of a fellow worker.
Thirty-four-year-old Janak Patel was fatally stabbed while… Audio
Prime Minister defends government action on crime after dairy worker's death
The Prime Minister says she understands why Aucklanders don't feel safe in their city, but argues the government is working to address people's concerns.
Jacinda Ardern attended the funeral of 34… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Liam Hehir
In politics with Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir, we look at the government's RMA reforms and whether National leader Christopher Luxon was really prepared for it. Was he also caught short on the details… Audio
Jacinda Ardern on plummeting popularity in latest poll
It's troubling times for the governing Labour Party, with their popularity plummeting in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll.
Labour dropped 5.9 points to 32.3% support, well below National on… Audio
Labour's backbench puts on brave face
Over the weekend Labour put on a brave face as the party tried to stir up morale and excitement at its annual conference.
There was talk of hitting 'refresh' a year out from Election 2023, but that… Audio
Prime Minister on plans to change alcohol laws
The government plans to make it easier for communities to restrict the sale of alcohol in their area.
A new amendment will remove the ability for liquor companies and supermarkets to appeal local… Audio
PM’s exit speculation goes another round
Pundits and presenters aired excitable opinions about the possibility - or probability according to some - that Jacinda Ardern would quit while she was ahead before the next election. It's a re-run of… Audio
Prime Minister arrives in Antarctica
The Prime Minister says it's crucial we reinforce New Zealand's important role in the icy continent.
Jacinda Ardern arrived in Antarctica on Wednesday a day later yesterday than planned and speaking… Audio
Ardern responds to Winston Peters' attacks on Labour government
Jacinda Ardern's former deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, has unleashed a withering attack on the Labour Government in his closing address at the New Zealand First annual conference.
Peters said… Audio
National Party wants cooldown period for MPs becoming lobbyists
The National Party wants to stop ministers who've just quit Parliament from being able to immediately become political lobbyists.
Former cabinet minister Kris Faafoi has started his own consultancy… Audio
National, ACT struggle over co-governance
The battle lines have been drawn in an ideological struggle between National and the ACT Party, ahead of any potential coalition arrangements.
ACT wants to put the Treaty of Waitangi to a public and… Audio
Jacinda Ardern on left's local body losses
The Prime Minister says comparisons cannot be made between political sentiment at local and central government.
A number of centre-right candidates had success in this weekend's local government… Audio
Government considering stricter sanctions on Russia
The Prime Minister is waiting on advice from officials about whether restrictions on imports and exports to Russia could be further tightened.
The Government has condemned Russia's self-proclaimed… Audio
QE2, queues and cultural cues
A long Anglican church service bookended by mostly-military parades became possibly the most-watched event in media history this week. But many media outlets struggled with what the Queen’s funeral… Audio
UN security council unable to fulfil mandate
The United Nations' Security Council appears unable to fulfil its mandate and deal with one of the greatest security challenges of our time: Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.
The prime minister… Audio
Prime Minister 'humbled' by Buckingham Palace invitation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says to be among the British public paying their respect to the Queen is a humbling thing. Global leaders have arrived in London for the Queen's funeral which will be… Audio
PM outlines schedule ahead of Queen's state funeral
The Prime Minister has arrived in London and has outlined her schedule leading up to the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
Jacinda Ardern says both the King and the Prince of Wales have shown a keen… Audio
Condolences & congratulations: A very short week in Parliament
Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework. Audio