Chris Bramwell
Three MPs in the running for National Party leadership
The National Party leadership has turned into a three-horse race following John Key's sudden resignation. Judith Collins, Bill English and Jonathan Coleman are in the running. Chris Bramwell reports.
…Inland Road opens up to cars for travel to and from Kaikoura
"I am so excited about that. That is the best thing in the world." The reaction of Kaikoura locals to news the Inland Road is open today to controlled travel to and from Kaikoura. Our Reporter Chris… Audio
Kaikoura parents fret about getting kids back
Kaikoura parents who evacuated their children after the quake are desperate to get them home again, but the town is still largely cut off. Audio
Paua recovery successful so far after Kaikoura quake
Volunteers relocating paua stranded by the Kaikoura earthquake estimate they have moved up to 56 tonnes of the shellfish back into the water. Video, Audio
Kaikoura holding up 2 weeks after the 7.8 magnitude quake
It's been two weeks since the 7.8 magnitude quake struck near Kaikoura. In a show of solidarity the community gathered together in the sun yesterday for an event in the local domain. Audio
Opposition parties say PM irresponsible to consider tax cuts
The Prime Minister is being labeled irresponsible for talking tax cuts when the full cost of the damage from last week's earthquakes is still not known. Audio
Latest updates from National Civil Defence briefing
The Director of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, Sarah Stuart-Black, has just given a briefing in Parliament's bunker. Audio
Government: Lessons to be learnt from tsunami warnings
The government admits there are lessons to be learnt about how the public was warned ahead of Monday's tsunami. There was public confusion about the Tsunami warnings after the 7.5 magnitude quake… Audio
Major party leaders say they'll work with Clinton or Trump
As America goes to the polls, New Zealand's politicians are either being optimistic, diplomatic, or recommending New Zealanders build bomb shelters. Audio
Labour turns its sights to 2017 election
At a tightly managed conference, Labour focuses on jobs and training as the party turns its sights to what it admits will be a close fought race for next year's election. Audio
Labour's holds its annual conference this weekend in Auckland
Labour is turning its sights to next year's election, as party members and MPs gather in Auckland tonight for its annual conference. Audio
Hekia Parata says education has been her dream portfolio
Hekia Parata says it's time to give someone else a shot at the education portfolio as she indicates her retirement at next year's election; John Key says a number of other ministers are also… Audio
English labels opposition claims about HNZ irresponsible and stupid
The Housing New Zealand Minister, Bill English, has rubbished claims by the labour party that Housing NZ is going broke - calling the claims irresponsible and stupid. Audio
Hobson's Pledge latest play of the race card from Brash
Power Play- Don Brash's back with a reheated take on his Iwi-vs-Kiwi rhetoric. Chris Bramwell looks back at his many incarnations.
Sri Lanka trying to put its dark past behind it
The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe says there is no longer a climate of fear in his country. Mr Wickremesinghe is visiting New Zealand for the first time. Audio
Dame Patsy Reddy sworn in as Governor General
Dame Patsy Reddy was sworn in as New Zealand's 21st Govenor General at a formal ceremony at Parliament today. Video, Audio
Iwi won't be left out of pocket after treaty bills cancelled
Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson pledges to meet iwi expenses after NZ First delays the passing of treaty bills. Audio
Petition to get autistic man out of isolation presented to Parliament
The father of an autistic man held in an isolated mental health unit is hopeful a petition before Parliament will help other people in his son's situation. Audio
Calls for Minister for Women to resign over Chiefs no-comment
There are calls for the Minister for Women, Louise Upston, to resign, from those who say she should have spoken out more in the wake of the Chiefs stripper scandal. Audio
PM says Bainimarama's actions did not overshadow PIF
Pacific Islands' Forum wraps up without a hitch, despite a surprise cabinet reshuffle by Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and the arrest of five prominent opposition politicians. Audio
