Jane Patterson
Both leaders happy after first TV debate
The National and Labour party leaders each rated their performance in the first leaders debate an 8/10.
The two faced off in the One News debate Tuesday night, with the tightest exchanges over… Audio
Winners and losers after first leaders debate
Mark Leishman is joined by RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson to discuss the first leaders debate between Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National Leader Christopher Luxon. Audio
Political editors panel: Major polls and an update on government books
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson, RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher, NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett and NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan examine the past week in… Audio
Latest poll shows National up while Labour continue to fall
In the immortal words of Winston Peters, this is not his first rodeo.
Wednesday night's 1News-Verian poll had New Zealand First making a triumphant return to parliament, sitting on 5 percent of the… Audio
Labour's election woes continue with new poll similar to last one
Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us now in the studio. Audio
Political poll third to show National and ACT have support to govern
Support for the Labour Party has fallen 5.5 points to 26.8 percent in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll.
National is up 4.3 points on 40.9 percent. On these numbers, National and ACT can… Audio
Labour falls into twenties in latest political poll
Just a few days into the official election campaign, Newshub's latest Newshub-Reid Research poll shows Labour has plunged to its lowest level since Andrew Little was the leader. National and Act are… Video, Audio
National dodges questions on ACT influence
The National Party leader Christopher Luxon is dodging any questions about what influence parties like ACT would have in a National led government, as polling day draws nearer.
This includes a… Audio
ACT floats possibility of new governing arrangement
ACT is floating the possibility of a new kind of governing arrangement if National refused to co-operate during post-election negotiations.
Party leader David Seymour says one option on the table is… Audio
National announces working holiday visa policy plans
Under pressure over law-and-order, the Labour Party is promising to add another 300 police officers to the front-line over four years.
It says that will be one of the new ways it will crackdown on… Audio
Political leaders mixing and mingling as campaign ramps up
Politicians are ramping up their campaigns after the major launches at the weekend, mixing and mingling with school children and waving signs at motorists around Wellington's Basin Reserve. While… Audio
Election campaign begins with major party launches
The election campaign has kicked into a new gear - with the two major parties launching their bids to take power. Both Labour and National put on a grand show in Auckland over the weekend - seeking to… Audio
Horse race journalism as National takes aim at squeezed middle
As National announced its long-awaited tax plan, some journalists took a hard look at its numbers, while others focused more on political strategy and impact. Audio
National reveals 'back pocket boost' tax plan aimed at middle class
The National Party has unveiled its long-awaited tax relief plan, which could see some families $125 better off, per week. National is promising to introduce four new taxes to cover the cost… Video, Audio
National Party set to reveal tax cut plan
The National Party is set to reveal its plans to cut taxes and provide details on how it will pay for them on Wednesday morning. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour won't work with NZ First after the election
Labour has ruled out working with New Zealand First after the election. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is describing the party as a force for instability and chaos.
Political editor jane Patterson spoke… Audio