Chris Bramwell
Jacinda Ardern responds over Derek Handley texts
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken to the media in New York. RNZ deputy political editor Chris Bramwell joins us with the latest details. Audio
Jacinda Ardern at New York's UN General Assembly - update
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with her partner Clarke Gayford and their baby Neve have been receiving much media attention in their visit to New York for the UN General Assembly. Ms Ardern… Audio
NZ won’t sign up to war on drugs – PM in New York
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived in New York, where she has rejected US President's Donald Trump's plan to escalate the war on drugs, while also re-stating New Zealand's support for the Iran… Video, Audio
New York in lockdown for UN general assembly
The United Nations General Assembly is about to kick off in New York with the city going into lockdown for the event. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Manhattan yesterday for a week of… Audio
PM says US talk show appearances will focus on NZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she weighed up carefully the value to New Zealand of her appearing on American television shows while in New York for the UN General Assembly next week. Audio
Cracks in coalition govt as Crown/Māori announcement disrupted
It's a month short of being in power for a year but more cracks are appearing in the coalition government. Labour and its junior partner New Zealand First appear to be struggling to keep on the same… Audio
Clare Curran returns to Parliament
Embattled Labour MP Clare Curran was back at Parliament today for the first time since resigning as a minister. Deputy Political Editor Chris Bramwell reports. Audio
Focus on Politics: Refugee quota scuffle
The New Zealand First leader blindsided the Prime Minister this week when he scuppered Labour's plans to lift the refugee quota to 1500. Winston Peters had just landed in Nauru for the Pacific Islands… Audio
Emergency response teams to be on 24/7 stand by
The Civil Defence Minister has announced the establishment of four fly-in teams which will be on constant stand by in the event of an emergency or disaster. Audio
Labour summer camp assault report won't be revealed
A victim who complained of being sexually assaulted at a Labour Party summer youth camp says they are appalled the party is withholding a report into the incident. The party's president, Nigel… Audio
Simon Bridges maintains leaker could be Parliamentary staffer
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has flatly rejected accusations from National that she had any influence over the Speaker's decision to halt an inquiry into the leak of Simon Bridges' expenses. Video, Audio
Australia's Labor joins calls for Nauru children to go to NZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is softening her language over whether she will meet with refugees on Nauru when she visits the island for the Pacific Islands Forum in September. This comes as pressure… Audio
Australian political quakes not helpful - Peters
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to face another vote on his leadership this morning as pressure continues to mount after Tuesday's failed bid by Peter Dutton. Deputy Prime… Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
MPs' pay freeze gets broad political support
There is broad political support for a one-year freeze on MPs pay. The Prime Minister announced on Monday that urgent legislation will be pushed through Parliament to make sure no MPs get a pay rise… Audio
Plight of detained children on Nauru desperate - World Vision
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate. Audio
Plight of detained children on Nauru desperate - World Vision
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate. The charity's national director, Grant Bayldon, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern should offer… Audio
Police investigate claims into Wally Haumaha
The Police are investigating claims the deputy commissioner Wally Haumaha, whose appointment is the focus of an independent inquiry, contacted a witness to a bullying incident he was involved in. Video, Audio
China's aid dominance overstated - Lowy Institute report
It's been revealed China's aid dominance in the Pacific is overstated. The Australian think tank the Lowy Institute has crunched seven years of data covering 13,000 projects in 14 Pacific countries… Audio
