Mei Heron
Govt blows emergency housing budget out by millions
The Government has used four times its annual budget for emergency housing in just three months. Mei Heron reports. Audio
State sector watchdog might out unacceptably high pay rises
The State Services Commission will, from now on, name and shame any government-owned organisation that ignores its advice and gives huge pay rises to its chief executive. Audio
Solid Energy chair says he'll resign if forced to enter mine
The bosses of Solid Energy have told a select committee hearing into the Pike River mine disaster that allegations of a cover up are "insulting". Video, Audio
Insults traded as Parliament resumes for the year
Politicans returned to parliament, and political leaders outlined their plans for the year ahead - which culminates in a September election. Audio
Business leader says Thiel saw opportunites for investment
Andy Hamilton, the chief executive of business support company Icehouse, says Peter Thiel's investments in New Zealand is a positive thing for business. But he was reluctant to be drawn into a debate… Audio
Police Assoc head puts his name forward for Ohariu seat
The race in the Ohariu electorate has just got more interesting with the man who's been the face of the Police Association for 20 years, Greg O'Connor, throwing his hat in the ring. Audio
Focus on Politics for 27 January 2017
A war of words erupted and insults were traded earlier this week as political party leaders made their annual speeches at Ratana. The celebrations mark the official birthday of the church's prophet… Audio
Gareth Morgan calls Winston Peters an Uncle Tom at Ratana
In a war of words, Gareth Morgan has accused Winston Peters of being anti-Treaty of Waitangi, while Mr Peters has labelled Mr Morgan a toothless sheep and a thinned-down version of Kim Dotcom. Video, Audio
PM praises Ratana church for welcome, compares to Waitangi
Bill English and 16 other MPs attended the annual Ratana celebrations, which honour the church's founder. Audio
Latest CYF legislation passes first reading
The latest Child, Youth and Family legislation has passed its first reading - but the Maori Party oppose it and the Greens say it is racist. Mei Heron has more. Audio
Nats preparing for cabinet reshuffle
The Government gears up for cabinet reshufle under the new Prime Minister Bill English and it appears a mix of stability, and rejuvenation is what's needed. Audio
Former MFAT officials get compensation & apology
Two former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff have recieved compensation and an apology, for their treatment in an investigation by their State Services Commission. Audio
Landslide Mt Roskill victory 'will hurt National Party'
A landslide victory in the Mt Roskill by-election has given Labour a huge morale boost, with the party claiming the win will hurt National. Audio
Police focus on the highest risk, deputy commissioner says
The deputy police commissioner disputes claims from one of his cops that police are being diverted from other crimes to focus on burglaries. Audio
Police focus on burglaries at expense of other duties, cop says
A police officer has claimed a squad has been shut down as police are being diverted from organised crime to respond to burglaries. But Police Minister Judith Collins says there's no evidence. Audio
Police officer disses burglaries focus at cost of other crime
A frontline police officer has laid bare the difficulties the government's focus on burglaries is causing the police. Audio
Government being warned to monitor Wgtn quake businesse
The Government is being told to keep a close eye on quake-affected small Wellington businesses to ensure they are getting the help they need to stay afloat. The business quake relief package has now… Audio
Focus on Politics for 25 November 2016
Housing, crime and transport are the three most talked about problems in Mt Roskill and are high on the agenda for the candidates vying to be the electorate's first new MP in decades. Phil Goff was… Audio
Neighbours shell shocked after evacuation in central Wellington
People evacuated from their homes in central Wellington because a parking building could collapse in a strong aftershock are feeling shell shocked and stranded. Audio
RNZ reporter Mei Heron live at Wellington cordon
Our reporter Mei Heron is on Tory Street in Courtney Place at the edge of the cordon. She joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio