Mei Heron
Greens face prospect of rebranding, reprinting
The Green Party has just over six weeks to turn around a disastrous run, which has culminated in a dive in two major political polls. Mei Heron reports. Audio
James Shaw has to cover 'a lot of ground' as sole Greens leader
The Green Party lost control of the narrative after Metiria Turei's admission of benefit fraud, RNZ political reporter Mei Heron tells us. Audio
Green MPs threaten to quit if Turei doesn't resign
RNZ Political reporter on threats from two Green MPs to resign if Metiria Turei does not quit as co-leader. Audio
Speculation rife that Little will stand down
There has been a growing expectation over the past 24 hours that the Labour Party leader Andrew Little may step down. Kathryn Ryan speaks with RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson ahead of today's… Audio
NZ watches UK as human trafficking, exploitation worsen
Authorities are looking overseas for answers as they acknowledge human trafficking and exploitation are starting to become a much larger problem in New Zealand. It's estimated nearly 46 million people… Audio
Record number of working visas
More than 226,000 people were granted work visas in the 2016-17 financial year, up 17,000 on the year before. That's an all time high, and the Government expects those numbers to keep rising. But… Audio
Focus on Politics for 21 July 2017
As the election draws nearer opposition parties are busy trying to carve their own path, while also presenting a picture of a stable, credible alternative government. However, nothing is… Audio
Labour fleshes out plan to immediately resume Super Fund contributions
The Labour Party is pledging to immediately invest $500 million into the Superannuation Fund if elected to power, after National ceased payments in 2009. Audio
Greens and NZ First hold their annual conferences
Mei Heron and Benedict Collins report from the Greens and NZ First AGMS both being held in Auckland this weekend. Audio
Maori Party wants to put "iwi" back in KiwiRail
The Maori Party wants to put the "iwi" back in KiwiRail - with a bold strategy to get regional railways back on track, beginning with the Napier-Gisborne route. Audio
Peter Dunne to back first reading of medicinal cannabis bill
The minister responsible for drug reform says he will give his initial support to Green MP Julie-Anne Genter's bill legalising medicinal cannabis. Video, Audio
Focus on Politics for 30 June 2017
The Government's been in court this week over the way it has set New Zealand's climate targets. Hamilton law student Sarah Thomson is taking legal action against the Minister for Climate Change Issues… Audio
Employers call Labour's workplace policy old-fashioned
The Labour party's fair pay policy would lift wages, and change the 90 day trial period in employees' favour, but businesses say it will lower productivity and it's not flexible enough to suit the… Audio
Brighter Future - Demand for mental health services at record high
More than 168,000 people were seen by mental health and addiction services last year - nearly 50,000 more than eight years ago. Mei Heron spoke to one woman about her experience in the system. Video, Audio
Greens to campaign for electorate seat for first time in 18 years
The Green party will contest Nick Smith's seat in Nelson. It announced today former journalist and Nelson City Councillor Matt Lawry would run on a 'two ticks' campaign in the electorate. Video, Audio
Labour accused of hypocrisy over interns' living conditions
Labour has been accused of hypocritical behaviour afterabout 90 foreign interns, mainly from the US, complained about sub-standard living conditions at an Auckland marae where they are staying. Video, Audio
Labour Party Volunteers Rebel
Senior Labour Party officials have had to step in to deal with dozens of interns brought to New Zealand to work on the election campaign, after complaints about sub-standard living conditions. We get… Audio
PTEs say Labour's new immigration policy would decimate sector
Private training establishments say Labour's new immigration policy would decimate their sector, sinking 60 to 70 per cent of institutions. Audio
Brighter Future - refugees urge Govt to do more
Mei Heron and Rebekah Parsons-King look at how refugees in New Zealand are faring ahead of the first increase in this country's annual refugee quota in 30 years. Video, Audio
Euthanasia, medicinal cannabis bills drawn from ballot
The leader of the House, Simon Bridges, says there is a slight chance the bills will come before Parliament before the September election. Video, Audio