Jacinda Ardern
A metaphysical Question Time – annotated
Some days Parliament’s Question Time passes without incident. Some days less so. Last week was a smorgasbord of angst and fracas. We annotate a metaphysical exchange. Audio
A metaphysical Question Time – annotated
Some days Parliament’s Question Time passes without incident. Some days less so. Last week was a smorgasbord of angst and fracas. We annotate a metaphysical exchange.
AudioJacinda Ardern discusses Firearms Prohibition Orders
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is defending her proposed Firearms Prohibition Orders, after they received a mixed reaction inside parliament.
The Government is seeking feedback on the new orders… Audio
PM denies NZ First played a role in tightening visas
The Prime Minister has stepped in to resolve the Indian partnership visa row.
There's been a backlash in the Indian community after officials changed tack and made it harder to bring new husbands and… Audio
New Zealand finally secures upgraded free trade deal with China
New Zealand has finally secured an enhanced free trade deal with China, but there's not yet a dollar figure on the financial benefits for local exporters.
It will make it cheaper and easier for… Audio
Ardern surprised by question on sheep placenta cream at summit
Sheep placenta cream - ever heard of it?
The Thai Prime Minister has and referenced it while talking with Jacinda Ardern about their respective countries working more closely together on high value… Audio
Jacinda Ardern responds to Shane Jones' immigration comments
Shane Jones has been told to apologise or resign over his comments towards the immigrant community, saying people unhappy should get on the next plane home.
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson is… Audio
Jacinda Ardern downplays possible RCEP breakthrough
Jacinda Ardern has played down the prospect of a breakthrough in the seven-year long RCEP trade negotiations at the East Asia Summit.
India has been reported as the last hold-out to the Regional… Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them. But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their… Video, Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them. But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their…
Video, AudioRoyal Commission chair to be announced 'very shortly' - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tells Susie Ferguson she has confidence in the processes of the Royal Commission of inquiry into Abuse in Care. Audio
New Zealand wars commemorations continue in Waitara
A dawn service has been held this morning at the pa on the outskirts of Waitara where the first shots of the New Zealand wars were fired in 1860. The ceremony kicked off the second day of Te Putake o… Audio
TV sell-off prompts political response
MediaWorks' move to cut off its TV arm has swung the spotlight onto the government's plans for broadcasting. Politicians sent out distinctly mixed messages this past week ranging from staged… Audio
TV sell-off prompts political response
MediaWorks' move to cut off its TV arm has swung the spotlight onto the government's plans for broadcasting. Politicians sent out distinctly mixed messages this past week ranging from staged…
AudioParliament looks back - Parihaka and women MPs
Most of the time MPs debate about the future but last week they looked back at the first women to enter Parliament and the Crown's invasion of Parihaka Audio
Parliament looks back - Parihaka and women MPs
Most of the time MPs debate about the future but last week they looked back at the first women to enter Parliament and the Crown's invasion of Parihaka
AudioThe week in questions: heavy on light rail
Newsrooms have a news value to determine how stories are weighted. In parliament stories are weighted differently and this week the weight was on light rail. Audio
The week in questions: heavy on light rail
Newsrooms have a news value to determine how stories are weighted. In parliament stories are weighted differently and this week the weight was on light rail.
AudioSkyCity fire affecting local businesses
Aside from the hundreds of firefighters, police and road workers, Auckland city has been eerily deserted for the past two days, with most businesses having shut up shop because of the convention… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on SkyCity fire
Live press conference with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the scene of the SkyCity Fire in Auckland. Audio
