Jacinda Ardern

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

The Prime Minister is waiting on advice from officials about whether restrictions on imports and exports to Russia could be further tightened.

The Government has condemned Russia's self-proclaimed… Audio

A long Anglican church service bookended by mostly-military parades became possibly the most-watched event in media history this week. But many media outlets struggled with what the Queen’s funeral… Audio

The United Nations' Security Council appears unable to fulfil its mandate and deal with one of the greatest security challenges of our time: Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.

The prime minister… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says to be among the British public paying their respect to the Queen is a humbling thing. Global leaders have arrived in London for the Queen's funeral which will be… Audio

The Prime Minister has arrived in London and has outlined her schedule leading up to the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

Jacinda Ardern says both the King and the Prince of Wales have shown a keen… Audio

Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework. Audio

After more than two and a half years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has dropped almost all restrictions.

Masks are now only needed in hospitals or aged care facilities, vaccine requirements… Audio

As of this morning, the Covid Traffic Light system is a thing of the past. Instead of going to the Green Light setting, Cabinet yesterday decided to scap the Covid-19 Protection Framework altogether… Audio

The Prime Minister delivers a speech following the passing of the Queen, and releases details about the next steps. There will be a memorial in the United Kingdom, followed by another in New Zealand… Audio

A former Defence Minister is calling for the establishment of an Embassy in Ukraine.

Ron Mark says soldiers says the number of people interested in joining the cause has ballooned since Dominic… Audio

New Zealand soldier Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on leave without pay.

As of Friday, the government did not know where his body was, or if it would be possible to bring… Audio

A Parliament with no Speaker is a motley collection of disputants and debaters awaiting direction. This week Parliament elected itself a new leader and the Governor General affirmed their choice. We…

Today FM’s Tova O’Brien said recently - tongue in cheek - it was easier to get President Zelenskiy in Ukraine on her show than our own leader. Her colleague Lloyd Burr got no response when he wanted… Audio

In today's Focus on Politics, Political Reporter Katie Scotcher looks back on a trade deal both sides found fault with, and ahead to the challenges it still faces.  Audio