Focus on Politics

RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson takes a look at what immigration might look like in a post-Covid New Zealand. Audio

Three new cases of Covid-19 in the community forced Auckland back into lockdown for 72 hours this week, but should New Zealand's largest city have stayed in level three longer? Or were the… Read more Audio

The Government is taking on one of the most complex pieces of law in New Zealand - the RMA. It will be replaced with three new laws, with the Environment Minister describing it as a once in a… Read more Audio

RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson looks at the political lead up to the official Waitangi commemorations. Audio

New Zealand prepares for a shake-up after the Royal Commission report into the March 15 attacks. Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson asks: has NZ damaged its relationship with China over the row with Australia? Audio

The Government has been under pressure after ruling out any tax changes to dampen housing demand. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has now recruited the central bank to bring its considerable resource… Read more Audio

The housing market continues to defy predictions of a post-Covid slump, with prices hitting new records around the country and RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson asks: what is the Government going to… Read more Audio

Footage of the attempted removal of a Maori newborn propelled Oranga Tamariki into the spotlight, making it one of the most fraught and challenging areas for Tracey Martin as the Minister for… Read more Audio

While all eyes may be on the volatile US election fallout, the NZ Prime Minister has spent the week quietly assembling her second term government. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a… Read more Audio

The people have spoken. The provisional referendum results are in. And it's two very different tales on euthanasia and cannabis. RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch breaks down the numbers and… Read more Audio

A thumping Labour win and a National humiliation. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch checks in with the rest of the gallery team to dissect the 2020 election result and what it means for the… Read more Audio