Jacinda Ardern
Pacific nations call for action on climate change
The Marshall Islands has set new binding climate targets and encouraged other countries to follow suit. Audio
'Significant consensus' at APEC - Jacinda Ardern
The failure of APEC leaders to agree on a joint statement has exposed the deep divisions between the United States and China on trade and security. Trade Minister David Parker was at the summit and… Audio
PM plays down Malaysian PM's comments on South China Sea
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is preparing to jet out of Singapore after three-day visit dominated by trade and security. And security seemed to be at the forefront of the Malaysian prime minister's… Audio
Jacinda Ardern pushes Scott Morrison on Nauru refugees
A new leader, but the same response: Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is offering no concessions on the treatment and deportation of New Zealanders convicted of serious crimes. Prime Minister… Audio
PM in Singapore for security and trade summits
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has a series of bilateral meetings today with the leaders of Myanmar, China, Thailand and Australia, culminating tonight with a meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence… Video, Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's busy APEC schedule
The Prime Minister has arrived in Singapore for a three day gathering of Asian regional leaders and associated partners and found herself in demand before even the first meeting. Jacinda Ardern is at… Audio
State care abuse inquiry to include faith-based institutions
The government's inquiry into abuse in state care has been broadened to include abuse of children in faith-based institutions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement this afternoon. Video, Audio
Shane Jones fails to disclose 61 meetings
The Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has had to correct 20 answers to questions from the National Party because he failed to disclose 61 meetings he'd had between March and September this… Audio
Rank and file missing from conference coverage
Thirty years ago, deep divisions in the Labour Party were thrown in sharp relief by the media during its annual conference in Dunedin. But the media were much better managed when the party returned… Audio
Rank and file missing from conference coverage
Thirty years ago, deep divisions in the Labour Party were thrown in sharp relief by the media during its annual conference in Dunedin. But the media were much better managed when the party returned…
AudioChopper crash victim recognised for conservation work
A ranger has been recognised for his services to conservation just weeks after he was killed in a helicopter crash shortly after take-off near Wanaka Airport. Scott Theobold, a Department of… Audio
Govt keeping close eye on banking industry
While a review into New Zealand's banks didn't find the widespread misconduct revealed in Australia, it did find they needed to clean up sales and pay structures, train staff better, tighten up… Audio
Govt pledges learning support coordinators across school system
A mother whose disabled son was turned away from the local school because it said it couldn't cope with his disability is hoping 600 new specialist learning support coordinators will stop this from… Audio
Labour's eyes set firmly on 2020 election
Labour has emerged from its first conference since taking power with its eyes firmly set on the 2020 election.The party held its annual meeting in Dunedin this weekend, with the mood buoyant as it… Audio
What's up at the Labour Party Conference
Deputy political editor Chris Bramwell looks ahead to what can be expected on day 2 of the Labour Party Conference being held in Dunedin. Audio
Govt accused of rushing through oil, gas ban
The government is being accused of rushing through legislation to halt new offshore oil exploration permits to avoid scrutiny. The bill has been reported back to Parliament by the Environment Select… Audio
Residency for Czech drug smuggler a 'rare situation' - Ardern
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has released a letter outlining the conditions a drug smuggler from the Czech Republic must abide to remain in New Zealand. Jan Antolik, whose real name is… Audio
PM says fuel tax decision should be no surprise
The Prime Minister says she's always been clear she did not want a regional fuel tax anywhere other than Auckland, a view she's also made clear to relevant ministers. Audio
PM reflects on a coalition government one year on
Jacinda Ardern says demoting ministers Clare Curran and Meka Whaitiri has been one of her biggest challenges in her first year in Government. The Prime Minister and Deputy Leader Winston Peters sat… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern vows no new regional fuel taxes while PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to never introduce another regional fuel tax as long as she's in charge. Motorists are breathing a sigh of relief - but local and regional councils say, in that… Audio
