Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern's midwife Libby helps satisfy PM's cravings
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern posted a photo of herself and her midwife 'Libby' on Instagram today, but hasn't released information on a name. Reporter Katie Scotcher joins us from outside Auckland… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern to spend 2nd night in hospital after giving birth
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will spend a second night in Auckland Hospital after giving birth to a girl late yesterday afternoon. Messages of congratulations have been flooding in from all over the… Video, Audio
Baby girl for PM
Now that she's arrived the focus is now on naming Jacinda Ardern's daughter and what dad Clarke Gayford's role in the family will be. Audio
Prime Minister’s baby gifted special lullaby performance by NZSO
One of the world’s most famous lullabies, Brahms’s Wiegenlied / Cradle Song has been performed especially for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s brand new baby in German and Te Reo Māori.
'Welcome to our village wee one': PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to a baby girl
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford have announced the birth of their baby girl on Instagram, saying they feel "very lucky". Audio
Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford welcome baby girl
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says the birth of Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford's baby is a "proud day" for the couple and for New Zealand. She says it sends a message to all women that "you can… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern in hospital to give birth
New Zealand - and the world - are watching with excitement as Jacinda Ardern is in hospital for the birth of her and Clarke Gayford's first child. Video, Audio
The story behind ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
It’s one of the most recognizable lullabies – a go-to for many, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ has been adapted and performed by parents and professional musicians alike. But what's the real story… Video
Winning the waiting game
First Person - Everyone's experience of waiting in the delivery suite is different. Megan Whelan was there to furnish bribes and comic relief, getting pastries and patting a good dog was a bonus.
Prime Minister Ardern giving birth at Auckland hospital
Jacinda Ardern has arrived at Auckland City Hospital to give birth to her first child. She arrived at the hospital at 5:50am on Thursday. We cross to RNZ reporter Jessie Chiang. Audio
Winston Peters is in charge: His duties explained
Analysis - Ardern has arrived at hospital to have her baby and Peters is in charge of the country. He has every reason to ensure the six weeks runs smoothly under his watch, writes Jane Patterson.
PM's birth plans show women they can have it all
Opinion - When Jacinda Ardern gives birth this week she'll become the second world leader to do so - and she'll be one of us, Olivia Wix writes.
Peters deploys favourite political weapons
Analysis - In recent days Winston Peters has deployed tactics that have sustained him in his decades-long career, writes Guyon Espiner.
Political analysis: Labour, NZ First hit turbulence
What looked like a smooth transition from Jacinda Ardern to Winston Peters has hit some turbulence with New Zealand First scuppering the repeal of the three strikes law and its leader re-igniting… Audio
Jacinda Ardern discusses three strikes, Peters' legal action
New Zealand First has put the brakes on Labour's plan to repeal the three strikes law. Justice Minister Andrew Little says he told the Prime Minister on Friday that he would have to pull the Cabinet… Video, Audio
More support coming for Tolaga Bay
The government plans to declare the damage caused by last week's flooding near Tolaga Bay as a Medium Scale Adverse Event - triggering more support for the region. Audio
PM out campaigning 10 days ahead of due date
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was busy with selfies and hugs when she campaigned in Northcote today with Labour candidate Shanan Halbert, just days before her due date. Video, Audio
Clarke Gayford's baby tweet: How social media reacted
A tweet from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford on "almost having a baby" had people wondering whether the couple had a false alarm.
Meth evictions: 'Those without shelter prioritised' - Ardern
Housing New Zealand's chief executive has apologised for the state agency using flawed methamphetamine contamination measures to evict tenants and suggested it may pay compensation. The country's top… Audio
'We have some views' how M bovis got into NZ - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says "we have a window, let's use it," in announcing an $886 million M bovis eradication plan. "We have some views," as to how M bovis got into NZ, she tells Guyon… Audio
