Chris Bramwell
Game on for National Party leadership
Judith Collins, Simon Bridges and Amy Adams have all announced they want the top job, but other bids might follow. Meanwhile, Paula Bennett says she'd like to remain as deputy. Video, Audio
The National Party leadership battle
Two declarations of intent for the leadership with more expected Audio
Bill English resigns from Parliament
Bill English has resigned from Parliament and leader of the National Party after more than a quarter of a century in politics. He says he is looking forward to new personal and professional… Video, Audio
Focus on Politics: Waitangi 2018
This year's commemorations at Waitangi have been widely heralded as a huge success - there were record crowds enjoying the music, food and korero. Politicians are formally welcomed to Waitangi on… Audio
RNZs' Chris Bramwell and Shannon Haunui-Thompson
Shannon Haunui Thompson has been in Te Tai Tokerau since Thursday last week and followed the various politicians and events - for the more formal affairs with an increased number of politicians… Audio
Jacinda Ardern makes history at Waitangi
Jacinda Ardern today became the first female Prime Minister to speak during the formal proceedings at Waitangi. Her speech touched on her hopes for her child, and her hopes for the future of… Video, Audio
Ardern wants 'transparent relationships' with Māori
The Prime Minister is half-way through her extended stay in Waitangi and this morning she'll be formally welcomed at Te Whare Runanga Marae on the treaty grounds. Jacinda Ardern's five day visit is… Audio
National MPs dismiss rumours of leadership rumblings
The party is grappling with the best way to recover from its election loss, and much of the discussion is around the way the leadership team handled the failed coalition negotiations. Video, Audio
Bill English's National leadership questioned
Speculation is mounting about the future of the Opposition leader Bill English and his deputy Paula Bennett. We are hearing about stirrings in the caucus about their leadership team particularly Ms… Audio
Focus on Politics: Out the starting blocks
The Government is wasting no time as the political year begins, rolling out announcements as its self-imposed 100-day deadline looms. The week also included the annual pilgrimage to Ratana Pa - the… Audio
Focus on Politics for 22 December 2017
It's been a whirlwind year for the Labour party leader and now Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Audio
Stories of beneficiaries' lives delivered to Parliament
A book telling the stories of 200 beneficiaries have been hand delivered to Parliament by a group of artists demanding a more compassionate welfare system. The book, called We Are Beneficiaries was… Audio
Focus on Politics for 15 December 2017
The National Party is finding its feet in opposition after nine years in Government. After winning 44 percent of the party vote at September's election, seven percentage points more than Labour -… Audio
NZ unlikely to follow Australia in banning foreign donations
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is not planning to follow Australia's move to ban foreign political donations. The Australian government has unveiled plans to ban political donations… Audio
Unemployed told "no more sitting on the couch"
Labour is calling it Ready to Work, New Zealand First is calling it Work for the Dole, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insists both parties are on the same page. Audio
Focus on Politics for 1 December 2017
The Government came under fire this week for refusing to release documents put together during the coalition talks. The 33-pages of notes are locked in a safe in the New Zealand First offices, and the… Audio
Bottled water tax hampered by trade agreements
It's back to the drawing board for the government's plans to whack a tax on bottled water exports after revelations it would breach some free trade deals. National says it's another embarassment for… Audio
National slams govt as secretive, disorganised
National is labelling the new Government secretive and disorganised, saying it is clearly back-sliding on its pledge to be open and transparent. The Prime Minister says she will not release notes made… Audio
Aucklanders to pay 10c/l fuel tax from July 2018
Aucklanders will be paying an extra 10 cents a litre on their fuel bill when a regional fuel tax comes into force - the Government has confirmed it will be putting the tax in place as a priority. But… Audio
Focus on Politics for 11 November 2017
The 52nd Parliament is now under way and the Government's first law change is making its way through the house, but the coalition's start has not been without a few teething pains. Audio