Jacinda Ardern

A cabinet reshuffle and at least one ministerial resignation are on the way for the Labour Party as they prepare for 2023, election year.

The change comes amid a by-election result in Hamilton West… Audio

A newly prioritised spending plan and fresh ministerial line-up are part of Labour's plan to reset the political landscape for the start of 2023 - election year.

The political headwinds are… Audio

The opposition has set its sights on the Broadcasting Minister after a combative interview about the planned TVNZ-RNZ merger. 

Willie Jackson has acknowledged his performance was a misstep and says… Audio

Ngāti Maniapoto is describing an apology and treaty settlement as a fresh start for relations with the Crown. 

The prime minister travelled to Te Rohe Pōtae - the King Country - yesterday to… Audio

The government is making a U-turn on its decision to entrench part of the three waters legislation regarding the privatisation of water assets.

The rule would have required 60 percent of votes in the… Audio

Politicians are jostling to dominate the narrative on policing, crime and punishment.

Police are planning more patrols in hard-hit business areas, and a change to pursuits.

Yesterday, the government… Audio

On Monday dairy owners around the country will shut up shop for 2 hours in protest after a rise in crime and the death of a fellow worker.

Thirty-four-year-old Janak Patel was fatally stabbed while… Audio

The Prime Minister says she understands why Aucklanders don't feel safe in their city, but argues the government is working to address people's concerns.

Jacinda Ardern attended the funeral of 34… Audio

In politics with Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir, we look at the government's RMA reforms and whether National leader Christopher Luxon was really prepared for it. Was he also caught short on the details… Audio

It's troubling times for the governing Labour Party, with their popularity plummeting in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll.

Labour dropped 5.9 points to 32.3% support, well below National on… Audio

Over the weekend Labour put on a brave face as the party tried to stir up morale and excitement at its annual conference.

There was talk of hitting 'refresh' a year out from Election 2023, but that… Audio

The government plans to make it easier for communities to restrict the sale of alcohol in their area.

A new amendment will remove the ability for liquor companies and supermarkets to appeal local… Audio

Pundits and presenters aired excitable opinions about the possibility - or probability according to some - that Jacinda Ardern would quit while she was ahead before the next election. It's a re-run of… Audio

The Prime Minister says it's crucial we reinforce New Zealand's important role in the icy continent. 

Jacinda Ardern arrived in Antarctica on Wednesday a day later yesterday than planned and speaking… Audio

Jacinda Ardern's former deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, has unleashed a withering attack on the Labour Government in his closing address at the New Zealand First annual conference.

Peters said… Audio

The National Party wants to stop ministers who've just quit Parliament from being able to immediately become political lobbyists.

Former cabinet minister Kris Faafoi has started his own consultancy… Audio

The battle lines have been drawn in an ideological struggle between National and the ACT Party, ahead of any potential coalition arrangements.

ACT wants to put the Treaty of Waitangi to a public and… Audio

The Prime Minister says comparisons cannot be made between political sentiment at local and central government.

A number of centre-right candidates had success in this weekend's local government… Audio