Jacinda Ardern
Govt announces $82m for school upgrades
Tears flowed at Auckland's Onehunga High School today when the government announced it will spend $28m to re-vamp the school's ageing facilities, and another $54m on 13 other schools in Auckland and… Audio
PM had ‘no choice’ to demote Clare Curran
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has stripped Ms Curran of her Government Digital Services portfolio and her Open Government responsibilities, after she failed to properly declare a meeting for the… Audio
Prime Minister removes Clare Curran from Cabinet
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to John Campbell shortly after she announced she had removed Clare Curran from Cabinet after she failed to record a meeting with Derek Handley about the Chief… Video, Audio
Australia's Labor joins calls for Nauru children to go to NZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is softening her language over whether she will meet with refugees on Nauru when she visits the island for the Pacific Islands Forum in September. This comes as pressure… Audio
Simon Bridges calls for investigation into spending leak
The hunt for who leaked Simon Bridges' travel bill is in full swing - and Parliament's referee will today decide whether to ramp it up to a full-scale inquiry. That's what National's leader is calling… Audio
Jacinda Ardern 'listening to business concerns'
ACT leader David Seymour on Monday joined National leader Simon Bridges in criticising the Prime Minister's approach to the economy. Mr Bridges said on Morning Report that Jacinda Ardern had done… Audio
Govt to pay employers to get young people off the dole
The government is to pay employers the equivalent of the dole - as well as up to $6000 - to take on young beneficiaries as apprentices. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled the scheme today. Video, Audio
Abolishing youth rates on govt back-burner
Labour's pre-election policy of ditching youth rates within its first year in power appears to be on the back burner for now as it negotiates with its coalition partner New Zealand First. But that's… Audio
Majority of business believes activity will improve - PM
The Treasury is warning the government's finances could be under threat. In its update on the economy for July, the agency says growth may be weaker than forecast in May's budget. A slump in business… Audio
No problem with NZ First MPs heading Haumaha inquiry - PM
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says there are no conflicts of interest between New Zealand First Ministers or MPs and the inquiry into the process used to appoint the Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
PM back at Parliament after six weeks on maternity leave
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is back in the Beehive with her baby Neve in tow. She spent the weekend settling in to Premiere House, and took her place back at the head of the Cabinet table today. Video, Audio
Contest of ideas - or personality contest?
Politics is a contest of ideas, but these days also a personality contest between leaders. Which came out on top in the political coverage during a week when the families of rival politicians were… Audio
Contest of ideas - or personality contest?
Politics is a contest of ideas, but these days also a personality contest between leaders. Which came out on top in the political coverage during a week when the families of rival politicians were…
AudioThe Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives first interviews
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given her first interviews since taking back the reins from Winston Peters after 6 weeks maternity leave. Video, Audio
I'm no superhuman, 'I'm privileged and I'm lucky' - Ardern
Video - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is acutely aware of the example she is setting for other parents returning to work, and isn't going to pretend she's superhuman. Video, Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern back at work soon
So what's the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern got to look forward to when she's back at work? Construction firms falling over, business confidence at a nine-year low, unemployment rising and New Zealand… Audio
Jacinda Ardern back as PM on Thurs morning
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will formally take over the reins of power again at midnight on Wednesday when Winston Peters heads overseas. Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern introduces baby Neve
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford left Auckland City Hospital with their baby girl Neve Te Aroha Ardern-Gayford today. They answered questions behind the baby's name and say… Audio
Prime Minister's baby wrapped up warm in gifts from family, public
The shawl worn by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern baby was knitted by Clarke Gayford's mother and the hat came from a member of the public.
Jacinda Ardern's mum brought to tears by granddaughter
The Prime Minister's parents spoke to media today from their Nelson home as they prepare to fly to Auckland tomorrow to meet their granddaughter for the first time. Video, Audio