Jo Moir
Government to publish weekly school attendance numbers
A weekly look at how many students are attending school will be published from next month with the Coalition planning to ramp it up to daily reporting at the start of next year.
The Ministry of… Audio
Parliament network breached twice by China backed hackers: Minister
The Government's security agencies have confirmed a state-sponsored actor linked to China was involved in malicious cyber activity targeting NZ Parliament. Audio
SIS and GCSB to appear before Intelligence and Security Committee
The United Kingdom and the United States have called out China over what they say have been state sponsored cyber-attacks.
The United Kingdom has accused China of hacking its electoral commission… Audio
Five Eyes ran spy operation out of NZ's security bureau
A former senior minister says it's fair to assume its a member of the Five Eyes that ran a spy operation out of New Zealand's security bureau, which didn't have sign off from the government of the… Audio
Kāinga Ora crackdown divides political opinion
The Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants.
The announcement follows through on a commitment secured in the National-ACT coalition agreement.
RNZ political… Audio
Govt unable to confirm July timeframe for promised tax cuts
The Government isn't able to confirm whether it will meet the July timeframe for delivering the tax cuts it promised, but says it intends to do so.
National's back pocket boost policy was one of… 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
Political editors panel: Greens MP stood down for investigation
Listen to our weekly political editors panel. 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
Record-breaking number of bills passed under urgency
The National-led coalition is standing by its use of urgency in its first 100 days.
So far 14 bills have been passed entirely under urgency.
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the… Audio
Opposition parties accuse government of broken election promises
Opposition parties are calling the government's plan to fund and fix roads a contradiction of its election promise to ease cost of living pressures.
And on top of that the school lunch programme to… Audio
Prime Minister digging in over optional allowance
The Prime Minister is digging in over his choice to claim a $52,000 optional allowance to live in his own mortgage free apartment in Wellington. Christopher Luxon says he is entitled to the payment… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - A clash of polls
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the death of Efeso Collins, big conclusions drawn from conflicting polls - and the problems with an old media… Audio
Green MP Efeso Collins has died
Green MP Efeso Collins has died after taking part in a charity event in central Auckland this morning. Audio
Labour faces rebuild after Robertson departure
The Labour Party is losing one of its most experienced and influential politicians as it faces the huge job of rebuilding after its crushing election defeat.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant… Audio
Analysis - government's plan to 'reset' welfare system
New sanctions being introduced to beneficiaries by the government has copped criticism from parties on the left, with the Greens accusing it of "pushing people into poverty."
RNZ political editor Jo… Audio