Jacinda Ardern
"An hour to play and the last (wo)man in"
With three weeks of Parliament left before it dissolves, there is still a surprising amount of action, both in the Chamber and politically. Audio
"An hour to play and the last (wo)man in"
With three weeks of Parliament left before it dissolves, there is still a surprising amount of action, both in the Chamber and politically.
AudioLabour's last-minute leader change: How did we get here?
Opinion - Labour now needs to redefine itself by appealing to our best instincts as a country, Stephanie Rodgers writes.
Jacinda Ardern: 'I'm absolutely confident'
She entered Parliament as the youngest MP nine years ago, and today she became Labour's youngest leader. Jacinda Ardern talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
'When you’re in politics in New Zealand you can’t live in a bubble'
Jacinda Ardern talks to Jesse Mulligan about the challenge of taking Labour forward as the new leader just 8 weeks from the election. Audio
Ardern a 'fresh face', but Labour's problems run deeper
Power Play - Labour is taking a fresh approach to this election all right, fresher than anyone anticipated this time last week, Jane Patterson writes.
Labour MPs are fully behind Andrew Little - Jacinda Ardern
Labour Party deputy leader Jacinda Ardern tells Jane Patterson she and the caucus are backing Mr Little and are firmly focused on winning the election. Audio
'I'm not thinking about a Plan B' - Jacinda Ardern
Labour's deputy Jacinda Ardern is not thinking about a 'Plan B' when it comes to the party leadership she says, after two disastrous poll results have left Labour MPs reeling.
Labour's family package described as too complicated
Labour's new family package has been described as creating a convoluted spaghetti of entitlements and party's been accused of fleecing billions of dollars from NZers. But Labour says it will help… Audio
Govt looking for "cheap way out" over state abuse inquiry
Prime Minister Bill English opens the door to the possibility of a review into the historical abuse of children in state care. For months, National has rebuffed calls for a public apology and… Audio
Ministry of Health defends suicide prevention plan
The Prime Minister Bill English says comedian and mental health advocate Mike King's trashing of a draft suicide prevention plan is all too predictable. The Ministry of Health's director of Mental… Audio
Unhappy candidates delay release of Labour list - Andrew Little
Andrew Little says he has delivered on his promise to Willie Jackson of giving him a winnable place on the party list. Mr Jackson was not happy when told he'll be number 21. Video, Audio
Former PMs support compulsory voting in NZ
Could compulsory voting be on the cards for NZ? Three former prime ministers are all vocally supporting it, including a former National leader who hasn't always been convinced. Audio
A call to update abortion law
The Abortion Supervisory Committee calls for abortion law to be updated, saying it is outdated, confusing and contains insulting language. Audio
A call to update abortion law
The Abortion Supervisory Committee calls for abortion law to be updated, saying it is outdated, confusing and contains insulting language.
AudioMeet the Newsmaker: Jacinda Ardern
Newsmaker - After a busy week that saw her slam the government over its stance on a state care abuse inquiry - and become Labour's deputy leader - RNZ sat down to chat with Jacinda Ardern.
From rubber knickers to pink shirts
Ten years for wages; 47 for captions. Equality for women, the deaf, and hearing impaired takes center stage at Parliament. Video, Audio
From rubber knickers to pink shirts
Ten years for wages; 47 for captions. Equality for women, the deaf, and hearing impaired takes center stage at Parliament.
Video, AudioArdern confirmed as new Labour deputy
Labour's new deputy Jacinda Ardern will be the voice of a generation that the current government has ignored, leader Andrew Little says. Video
Jacinda Ardern hits out at govt over its action on state care abuse
Labour's new deputy leader Jacinda Ardern has attacked the government over its refusal to hold an inquiry into historical abuse claims in Parliament today. Audio