Brent Edwards
Bridges warns electricity companies about disconnections
The Energy Minister, Simon Bridges, has warned electricity companies he will act if they do not stop disconnecting the power to vulnerable consumers. Audio
PM continues to defend Collins.
The Prime Minister has continued to defend the Justice Minister, Judith Collins, against allegations she breached Cabinet rules by visiting food exporter Oravida in Shanghai while on an official visit… Audio
John Key sets an election date
With Radio New Zealand Political Editor Brent Edwards. Audio
September 20th date of general election
The Prime Minister has just announced voters will go to the polls on Saturday the 20th of September for this year's general election. Audio
Solid Energy confirms Indian interest in mines.
The troubled coal company Solid Energy has confirmed the Indian Government has expressed interest in buying some of its mines. Audio
Political editor discusses implications of factory visit
Our political editor Brent Edwards joins Morning Report to discuss the implications of Judith Collins' visit to her husband's milk export company in China. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 6 March 2014
Flooded Cantabrians angry at no sand bags; 3500 Christchurch residents without power last night; Christchurch mopping up after massive storm; High level meeting on Ukraine in Paris; "Minister of Milk"… Audio
Collins forced to defend accusations she broke Cabinet rules.
The Justice Minister has been forced to defend herself against accusations she breached Cabinet rules when she went to the offices of a New Zealand export company in Shanghai. Audio
Cunliffe forced to acknowledge he was wrong to use trust
The Labour Party leader, David Cunliffe, has been forced to acknowledge he was wrong to use a trust to collect anonymous donations for his leadership campaign last year. Audio
PM says now is not the right time to sign FTA with Russia
The Prime Minister says Russia's action in the Ukraine are so serious they're threatening New Zealand's free trade deal its been negotiating with country's in the region. Audio
Focus on Politics for 28 February 2014
It's election year and political parties have already begun rolling out policies to win the support of voters. But what role will leadership play in the election? National's John Key is determined to… Audio
PM believes he's regular Kiwi bloke
After nearly six years as Prime Minister, John Key believes he remains popular with voters because he is just a regular Kiwi bloke. Audio
Opposition warns rising disconnections put people at risk
Opposition parties are warning a rising number of electricity disconnections are putting people at risk but the Electricity Authority is confident no one will be harmed. Audio
Latest poll has National above 50 per cent
The National Party has had one of its best results since the last election in the latest political poll. Audio
Focus on Politics for 21 February 2014
Disagreement about how to reduce poverty and inequality is looming as one of the big debates of election year. Audio
Finance Min concedes getting back into surplus more difficult
The Finance Minister has conceded getting the Government's books back into surplus has become more difficult with the latest financial statements showing the tax take lower than forecast. Audio
MP Jones accuses Woolworths of silencing suppliers.
The Labour Party MP, Shane Jones, has used parliamentary privilege to accuse Woolworths of trying to discourage its New Zealand suppliers from co-operating with the Commerce Commission. Audio
Documents reveal disagreement between departments
Official documents reveal the extent of disagreement between government departments over what support should be given to the film and television industries. Audio
Disagreement between departments over film and TV rebate.
Official documents reveal the extent of disagreement between government departments over what support should be given to the film and television industries. Audio