Jane Patterson
Focus on Politics: An Intelligence failure?
As New Zealanders try to make sense of the Christchurch terror attack, questions persist about the role of the intelligence agencies, both past and future. Audio
Royal Commission reflects seriousness of attack – PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says holding a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack reflects the gravity of the event, and the serious questions left in its wake. The terms… Audio
High level inquiry to probe Christchurch mosque attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, while plans are also underway for a National Memorial Day. Political Editor Jane… Video, Audio
Political parties consider changes to gun laws
Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens have agreed on a package for gun reforms, after a lengthy Cabinet meeting yesterday. A ban on military-style semi-automatics is on the table, as are changes… Audio
NZ gun law reform process to consider all options
Governing parties are keeping their cards close to their chest as to how New Zealand's gun laws will change. Little more than 12 hours after the Christchurch attack, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made… Audio
PM announces formal inquiry into Christchurch massacre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a formal inquiry into Friday's massacre. Political Editor Jane Patterson is in our gallery studio and joins us live. Video, Audio
NZ gun laws face changes - political analysis
Cabinet will today discuss how the gun laws should be changed. The Prime Minister has given strong indications a ban on semi automatic weapons will be on the table, along with other aspects of the… Audio
Prime Minister orders sweeping review of laws
The Prime Minister has ordered a sweeping review of laws ranging from border security, how watch lists are managed and firearms licensing. Audio
Political Editor Jane Patterson
We cross back to our political editor Jane Patterson at Parliament. Audio
PM to on way to high-level Beehive crisis meeting
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is about to arrive back at the Beehive, where she's convened the Officials Committee for Domestic and External Security… Video, Audio
Christchurch shootings: National security agencies at crisis meeting in Wellington
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson says the Prime Minister is on a flight to Wellington, as national security agencies meet at police headquarters in Wellington. The Officials Committee for Domestic… Audio
Private insurance market hurting homeowners - Winston Peters
Winston Peters is describing the state of the insurance market in Wellington as 'chickens coming home to roost'. IAG, which owns State, AMI and NZI, is taking on fewer new customers in the Wellington… Audio
Govt has state-owned insurance company on its radar
The Government says a state-owned insurance company is still a long, long away - but it is something ministers will have to keep a close eye on. Wellingtonians are contemplating a tougher time getting… Audio
Winston Peters: Jones’ SFO comments didn’t overstep the line
NZ First leader Winston Peters has weighed in in support of MP Shane Jones, who told Parliament he'd "study every single step" the SFO takes in its investigation into National Party donations. Audio
Threats and death threats against MPs ‘incredibly common’
MPs are concerned their public appearances might have to be curtailed if there are increasing threats against them. Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen, following the attack on Green… Video, Audio
National, Serious Fraud Office, Ross - political analysis
The National Party's been dragged back into last year's Jami-Lee Ross saga with news it is under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. Mr Ross went to the police last year with claims of… Audio
PM backs Shane Jones, ACT calls for him to be sacked
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is backing her Cabinet minister Shane Jones, as he faces accusations of a conflict of interest over a Northland project that's getting millions of dollars from the… Audio
Focus on Politics: 'Kiwi Jihadi' Mark Taylor
News the so-called Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor had been discovered in a Kurdish jail in Syria has prompted a broader debate about an issue many countries are grappling with - should citizens who left… Audio
Govt defends Sir Michael Cullen’s $1000 a day pay cheque
The government is defending still paying Sir Michael Cullen $1000 a day as the head of the Tax Working Group, which delivered its final report last month. Audio
Bridges, Ardern fight over tax exclusions for Māori land
Questions from the opposition about tax exclusions for Māori land have prompted angry exchanges between the Prime Minister and National's leader Simon Bridges. Audio
