Chris Bramwell
Government in crisis mode ahead of budget - National
The opposition says the Government is in crisis because it overpromised during the election campaign, and is now trying to cover that up by blaming historic underspending. Video, Audio
Clare Curran safe in Broadcasting Minister job for now
The Broadcasting Minister remains safe in her job with the Prime Minister saying nothing new came from a specially called select committee hearing about a meeting between Clare Curran and a former RNZ… Audio
Too many bees prompt fears beekeepers will go bust
The jump in the popularity and price of manuka honey in recent years has meant a boom in production, prompting beekeepers to warn that some are at risk of going bust. Audio
Opposition says PM pandering to Peters on Russia
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has come under fire for not taking action against Russian diplomats, while Winston Peters has revealed there is Russian intelligence activity in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Ardern stands by Broadcasting Minister after RNZ meeting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is standing by her Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran in the wake of the resignation of senior RNZ news executive Carol Hirschfeld. Ms Hirschfeld stepped down on Tuesday… Audio
World’s largest economies on brink of trade war
China has threatened to place tariffs on $US3 billion of US imports after President Donald Trump announced he wants to impose tariffs on up to $US60b worth of imports from China. Video, Audio
Former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman qutting politics
After 13 years in Parliament, former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is calling it a day, and will force a by-election in his electorate, Northcote. Video, Audio
National's synthetic cannabis bill passes first reading
A National Party MP's bill which would see penalties for dealing synthetic cannabis raised has passed its first hurdle in Parliament with the support of a government coalition partner. Audio
Bridges demands clarity on Ardern's oil & gas plans
The National Party leader, Simon Bridges, says Jacinda Ardern should be honest about exactly what her plans are for oil and gas exploration. On Monday, in a surprise move, the Prime Minister… Audio
110,000 sign petition to ban pig farrowing crates
According to animal advocacy group SAFE there are about 15,000 sows confined to farrowing crates at any one time. Pigs can't turn around inside one, but farmers say they're humane. Video, Audio
Labour suspends Youth wing events after sexual assault revelation
Labour failed in its duty of care and the support it offered to the teenagers sexually assaulted at a Young Labour camp, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the party's president said today, while… Audio
Labour leadership under pressure after sex assault at camp
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her party failed by not getting help for four teenagers who were sexually assaulted by a 20-year-old man at its youth camp. RNZ Deputy Politcal Editor Chris Bramwell… Video, Audio
Steven Joyce bows out of politics
After failing to win the support of his colleagues to become the National Party leader, Steven Joyce yesterday announced he's leaving politics. He says the new leader, Simon Bridges, offered him a… Audio
Australia PM won't budge on deportation policy
Malcolm Turnbull and Jacinda Ardern held formal talks in Australia on the prime minister's first official trip to the country. She also revealed the leaders exchanged gifts of sneakers, a silk scarf… Video, Audio
Ardern in Australia for first formal visit
The Prime Minister is in Sydney for her first formal visit and will be meeting with her Australian counterpart. Jacinda Ardern has taken a group of cabinet ministers and a large business delegation… Audio
Simon Bridges promises caucus shuffle within 2 weeks
National's new leader Simon Bridges, the first Maori to hold the party's top job, is promising a caucus reshuffle within a fortnight. Video, Audio
Focus on Politics: Tropical Cyclone Gita
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Gita ripped through central New Zealand this week, cutting off communities, closing roads and wreaking havoc for the upper south island. It's not the first bad storm… Audio
NZ First also holds leadership contest, of sorts
In the shadows of the packed race for the National Party leadership there is another contest going on. On the same day National votes in its new team, New Zealand First will also be meeting to elect a… Audio
Focus on Politics: National's leadership race
For the second time in less than 18 months, the National Party is in the throes of a leadership contest. The party's leader, Bill English, announced on Tuesday that he would resign at the end of this… Audio
National MPs move quickly after Bill English's resignation
RNZ Deputy Political Editor Chris Bramwell outlines how Judith Collins, Amy Adams and Simon Bridges are selling themselves as they contest the National Party leadership. They all say whoever wins, the… Video, Audio