Brent Edwards
MPs congratulate NZ cricketers
New Zealand has not won the Cricket World Cup - not yet anyway - but that did not stop MPs formally congratulating the team in Parliament after last night's semi-final win over South Africa. Audio
Opposition accuse Govt of using spy agencies
Opposition parties have used Parliament's Question Time to accuse the Government of using the country's spy agencies for its own political purposes. Audio
Comment from RNZ political editor
Listening to that is our political editor Brent Edwards. Audio
Vietnamese PM leaves after calling for more investment.
The Vietnamese Prime Minister is urging businesses here to increase their investment in his country. Audio
NZ and Vietnam developing closer defence ties.
Forty years after being enemies New Zealand and Vietnam have agreed to develop even closer defence ties. Audio
NZ and Vietnam agree to double trade.
New Zealand and Vietnam have agreed to try to double trade between the two countries by 2020. Audio
Peters accuses Govt of misleading Northland voters
The New Zealand First leader has accused the Government of trying to mislead Northland voters during the by-election campaign. Audio
After botching MPs pay Bill last week been introduced today
After botching the introduction last week of legislation restricting what MPs get paid the Government has introduced it again today. Audio
Nats claim credit for new jobs in Northland
In the lead up to the by election in Northland the National Party has been claiming credit for new jobs created in the region. Audio
PM been given assurances about NZ troops.
The Prime Minister says he has been given assurances that New Zealand's training mission in Iraq will be different to earlier interventions in that country. Audio
Labour accuses Govt of sending troops on superficial advice
Foreign affairs spokesperson David Shearer says advice provided to the Prime Minister, John Key, about the emergence of Islamic State in Iraq ignores the impact of the United States-led invasion of… Audio
Labour increases support among small businesses.
The Labour Party has increased its support among small businesses in the latest MYOB business monitor survey. Audio
GCSB rejects accusations it engages in mass surveillance.
The country's electronic spy agency has rejected accusations it engages in mass surveillance but it refuses to answer questions about how it gathers information. Audio
Greens urge help for Solid Energy workers
The Green Party is urging the Government to provide proper support for workers if the troubled state-owned coal company Solid Energy collapses. Audio
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PM doesn't rule out mass collection of data.
But Mr Key is adamant it does not monitor New Zealanders' communications. Audio
Analysis from our political editor
RNZ Political Editor Brent Edwards was at the Prime Minister's new conference in Auckland. Audio
Key ignoring meetings with Islamic organisation
Muslim leaders in New Zealand say the government should listen to them or risk making some muslims more militant. Audio
Radio New Zealand's political editor analyses pay rise
Listening to that has been our political editor Brent Edwards. Audio
PM announces law change to stop MPs' pay rise.
The Prime Minister has announced the Government will change the law to stop MPs getting a three-and-a-half percent pay rise. Audio