Jacinda Ardern

National's leader Christopher Luxon makes the case for tax cuts. Kathryn, Stephen and Brigitte discuss what further sanctions New Zealand could place on Russia. Also, the protest at Parliament is… Audio

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, pressure is mounting on New Zealand to adopt harsher sanctions against President Putin's regime.

At the moment, New Zealand typically follows the lead of… Video, Audio

Joining us on the Panel this morning are Linda Clark  and former Labour Party leader Mike Williams. Among other issues, they discuss the war in Ukraine and the likely findings of the review into the… Audio

Parliament’s precinct is being spring-cleaned and returned to order and the MPs are full of thanks, and a little causative finger pointing.      Audio

'We will restore these grounds'. A defiant Prime Minister has addressed media to thank the police for their efforts amid fiery and violent scenes from angry protesters at Parliament this afternoon.

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The Prime Minister has sought advice from officials about rich Russians investing here, in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Several countries, including the UK, have put sanctions on… Video, Audio

The protest at Parliament has dragged into a third week - two top political journalists join The Detail's Emile Donovan to discuss how the country's political leaders have responded to the… Audio

A week of questions in Parliament: Some opposition go with 'show me the money' and some with 'defend the covid rules'. Audio

The country will move to Phase Two of the Government's Omicron plan from midnight tonight, with the number of daily Covid cases likely to pass the one-thousand mark today. This comes after three… Audio

As the Omicron outbreak rapidly expands, New Zealand is readying for the next stage of its Covid-19 response - Phase 2.

981 new cases were recorded in the community today, bringing the total number… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealanders have given up some freedoms in the pandemic, but vaccination has given them back, as a convoy of protestors angry at mandates makes its way to… Audio

Go now and stay away - Westport residents have been told to move out as torrential rain hammers the region.

Police and volunteers have been going door to door ordering people to leave flood-prone… Video, Audio

Thousands of Kiwis overseas will be able to return to New Zealand without MIQ from the end of the month. The news has garnered mixed reactions from people online, with some saying it's too little too… Audio

It's the second time the Prime Minister has made a Reconnecting New Zealand announcement.

But Jacinda Ardern says people can make solid plans this time around.

She spoke to Lisa Owen at Thursday's… Video, Audio

The New Zealand border will creak open one minute before the 28th of February.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today.

Māni Dunlop reports. Audio

Jacinda Ardern announces that the reopening of the borders will begin with Australia at the end of this month, and outlines a five stage plan to reconnect New Zealand with the world. Audio

Māori health leaders say something needs to be done to close the vaccine gap for Māori.

Many Māori are ineligible for boosters until March - which is when the Omicron outbreak is forecast to peak.

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