Bill English
PM explains why he's prioritised boosting police numbers
Prime Minister Bill English announced the government will fund 1100 new police staff over four years, but similar pledges have already been made by Labour and NZ First. Video, Audio
Bill English's first state of the nation delivered today and the promise of more police
Bill English delivers his first state of the nation speech today, and promises half a billion in funding for more police. Political scientist Bryce Edwards joins the discussion. Audio
$500m pledge for more police
Police numbers will be boosted by 1125 sworn and non-sworn officers over the next four years, Bill English said in his State of the Nation speech. Video
LIVE: PM's state of the nation speech
Bill English has given his first State of Nation speech as Prime Minister. Watch how it unfolded here. Video
Political parties start to draw lines in the sand
Prime Minister Bill English has confirmed September 23 as this year's Election Day, but has already ruled out any post election cooperation with Labour and the Greens. Audio
New Zealand goes to polls in September
New Zealanders will go to the polls on September 23rd. Bill English has outlined that he's happy to stick with his current partners - Act, United Future and the Maori party. Audio
PM doesn't rule out coalition with NZ First
Prime Minister Bill English announced the September 23 election date today, and took the opportunity to take a swipe at the Greens while not ruling out going into coalition with New Zealand First. Video, Audio
Election date announced
The NZ general election will take place on Saturday September 23rd. RNZ's Political editor, Jane Patterson has all the details. Audio
PM criticises rollout of Trump immigration ban
Donald Trump's immigration ban was rolled out in a way that didn't suit anyone much, New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English says.
Wellingtonians are divided over Bill English's response
Opposition parties have called Bill English's response weak. Wellingtonians are divided. Audio
'I'm not here to defend the policy' - PM
New immigration curbs in the US have caused "real chaos" but are not racist, Prime Minister Bill English says. Video
Bill English condemns Trump's Muslim travel ban
Prime Minister Bill English expects New Zealand passport holders will be exempt from the US travel ban but he says he hasn't had any assurances from the US yet and hasn't heard of any New Zealanders… Video, Audio
Trump's ban revives refugee quota debate
Should New Zealand raise its refugee quota in the wake of Donald Trump executive order, effectively shutting America's door to refugees? Local politicans are divided. Audio
Will NZ see Trump tactics this election year?
Is Trumpology coming to New Zealand? Simon Wilson thinks we're better than that - but then, he says, so did lots of Americans.
PM insists response to US immigration ban isn't meek
Prime Minister Bill English says he would never implement a ban such as the immigration ban US President Donald Trump has ordered. Audio
PM condemns Trump's Muslim immigration ban
Prime Minister Bill English says it's important to wait and see what President Trump's policy is at the end of the three month immigration ban, because those decisions will have an impact on New… Audio
Who is Peter Theil?
The founder of payment site Paypal has invested millions of dollars into New Zealand companies since he was granted citizenship. But who is Peter Thiel? Kate Newton reports. Audio
PM English defends Peter Thiel citizenship
Prime Minister Bill English has defended the Government's decision to grant US tech billionaire Peter Thiel, and Donald Trump advisor, New Zealand citizenship. Audio
Bill English on the challenges of his first month as PM
John Campbell talks to Bill English about the challenges he's faced during his first month as Prime Minister - and when he's going to hold the election. Audio
PM not optimistic about possibility of bilateral trade deal
Prime Minister Bill English says he's asked Trade Minister Todd McClay to prioritise discussions with other TPP partners about other potential trade deals. Audio
