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Poland missile crisis dominates amid summits in Asia
17 Nov 2022Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returned to the international stage this week, even as the war in Ukraine threatened to spill beyond its borders.
The ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits offered chances for… Read more Audio
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Under-fire Labour turns sights on bank profits and fuel
12 Nov 2022Labour faithful were in fine form at the party's annual conference last weekend, but an unflattering political poll on Sunday soon soured the mood.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - roused by… Read more Audio
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Labour, National cross swords over tax, social insurance
1 Oct 2022Labour claims New Zealand's economy is holding up well compared to many others, but global pressures and new policies may threaten its re-election chances.
National has been on the attack, with the… Read more Audio
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Three waters on the boil as elections loom
24 Sep 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, RNZ Digital Political Reporter Russell Palmer wades into the three waters debate, assessing the situation ahead of local and general elections. Read more Audio
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Queen's death reignites discussions over constitution and Te Tiriti
In today's Focus on Politics podcast NZ Political Reporters Katie Scotcher, Anneke Smith and Giles Dexter explore what the debate about the role of the monarchy in New Zealand - and the possibility of… Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics for Sun 11 September
10 Sep 2022In Focus on Politics, our political reporter Giles Dexter takes a look at the Government's response to youth crime and talks to those on the ground trying to turn it around. Audio
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How government's youth crime rhetoric misses the bigger picture
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Giles Dexter reviews the government's approach to youth crime, and examines what is missing from the debate. Read more Audio
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New Zealand democracy on 'shaky foundations': Electoral law ripe for change
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Anneke Smith exposes the vulnerable state of New Zealand's democracy and examines the political response. Read more Audio
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EU-NZ trade agreement 'by no means a done deal'
In today's Focus on Politics, Political Reporter Katie Scotcher looks back on a trade deal both sides found fault with, and ahead to the challenges it still faces. Read more Audio
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Law and order policies 'no magic bullet' on crime and gangs - experts
20 Aug 2022Law and order seems a likely hot topic again in next year's election, but experts say many proposed policies would be ineffective, Political Reporter Anneke Smith writes. Read more Audio
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Uffindell exposed: National, Labour grapple with bullying accusations
13 Aug 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Katie Scotcher examines one of the fastest political downfalls in New Zealand's history. Read more Audio
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Focus on Politics: an extended interview with Christopher Luxon
11 Jun 2022Investigative journalist Guyon Espiner sits down for an extended interview with National leader Christopher Luxon. Can a man some thought might join the Labour Party lead National to victory at the… Read more Video, Audio
