Brent Edwards
Collins feeling the pressure
Political Editor Brent Edwards analyses the latest developments surrounding Judith Collins. Audio
David Cunliffe on Kiwisaver
Labour's Kiwisaver policy was released this week to a range of reactions. Wallace asked Labour leader David Cunliffe what other countries use the proposed Kiwisaver/Reserve Bank-type mechanism, as… Audio
Focus on Politics for 2 May 2014
After a 27-year parliamentary career the National Party MP, Maurice Williamson, has resigned as a government minister. His crime was to ring the police about their investigation into domestic violence… Audio
Maurice Williamson was not asked to intervene
The disgraced National MP Maurice Williamson, who resigned as Minister after he interfered in a police investigation, was not asked by the wealthy businessman or his interpreter for help in the case. Audio
RNZ political editor on implications of Williamson resignation
RNZ Political Editor Brent Edwards comments on Maurice Williamson's resignation. Audio
PM accepts resignation of Minister Maurice Williamson
Minister resigns after he was reported to have called the Police over violence charges laid against a National Party donor. Audio
National Minister's political future hangs in balance
Maurice Williamson is reported to have contacted Police over violence charges laid against a National Party donor. Audio
Labour dismisses calls to make foreign investment easier.
The Labour Party has dismissed calls to make it easier for foreign investors to buy land and houses in New Zealand. Audio
Labour proposing fundamental changes to fighting inflation.
Employers and exporters have given guarded support to the Labour Party's policy of lifting contributions to KiwiSaver to help control inflation. Audio
Focus on Politics for 17 April 2014
After years sitting on the outside the Green Party believes this year could be its time to make it into government. But the National Party has warned that any government involving the Greens would… Audio
PM blames NZer for his own death in drone attack
The Prime Minister has blamed the New Zealand man killed during a counter-terrorism drone attack in Yemen last year for his own death. Audio
Political editor comments on Judith Collins' situation
Our political editor Brent Edwards joins us now. Audio
English shrugs off concerns shares might be sold too cheaply.
The Finance Minister has shrugged off accusations the Government might have sold shares in Genesis Energy too cheaply. Audio
English promoting Budget as one which will create jobs
The Finance Minister, Bill English, is promoting next month's Budget as one which will create more jobs and lift wages. Audio
Greens accuse Govt of leaning on SOEs.
The Green Party has accused the Government of leaning on State-owned Enterprises to help get its finances back into surplus next financial year. Audio
Political editor analyses future of Mana, Internet party
Radio NZ Political Editor Brent Edwards discusses the possible Mana, Internet party alliance. Audio
Winston Peters hesitant about joing a Labour-Greens coalition
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, has questioned why his party would want to be part of any post election deal with Labour and the Green Party, if the two cannot co-operate in the run up… Audio
Surplus target a little tougher as tax take falls
The Finance Minister has conceded getting to surplus in the next financial year has got a little tougher as the tax take continues to fall below expectations. Audio
Committee will today consider asking Progressive to appear
Parliament's commerce select committee will today consider asking Progressive Enterprises to appear before it after receiving a legal letter from the supermarket chain. Audio
