Jane Patterson
What will happen to Kiwi Jihadi Mark Taylor?
The detention in Syria of New Zealand jihadist Mark Taylor has highlighted a problem faced by many countries - what to do with terrorist fighters captured in war zones who then want to return home… Video, Audio
What happens to unsold Kiwibuild homes?
Questions are being raised about what will happen to Kiwibuild homes that don't sell. Underpinning the Kiwibuild programme is a commitment for the Crown to take the financial risk, as an incentive to… Audio
Focus on Politics: Tax proposals
Recommendations for an overhaul of the tax are out, but it will be at least two months before the plan the coalition government intends to adopt is made clear. Audio
RNZ political editor weighs in on tax commentary
The debate over tax proposals put forward by a Government working group is underway - and the ideas are already under attack from the opposition, businesses, and the farming sector. Political editor… Audio
Coalition govt to hammer out consensus position on tax changes
Political leaders are now going to have to hammer out a consensus position on tax changes - capital gains tax in particular - after the release of the final Tax Working Group report. Video, Audio
GCSB head: There was no pressure to deny Huawei
GCSB head Andrew Hampton has denied coming under political or diplomatic pressure to reject Spark's proposal to partner with Chinese telecom firm Huawei to rollout 5G here. Political Editor Jane… Audio
Capital Gains Tax would drive NZers to Aus – National
The Opposition has already started to launch pre-emptive attacks about a potential capital gains tax, two days before the Tax Working Group reveals its final recommendations. Audio
Govt proposes digital tax for online services
New Zealand is lining up to introduce a new tax on multi-national companies making money out of online services in this country - such as Facebook, Uber and Instagram. Political Editor Jane Patterson… Audio
Reserve Bank issue warning over Kiwibuild
The Governor told MPs the central bank is also predicting a "very slow" start to Kiwibuild as the Government's flagship programme continues to come under scrutiny. Audio
Govt dismisses claims China stalling on ministers' visas
The government is under pressure to reveal whether New Zealand Ministers are being blocked from visiting China as concerns grow about the health of the relationship. Simon Bridges put the question… Audio
PM admits there are 'challenges' with China
New Zealand's relationship with China has been front and centre in Parliament, with the Prime Minister admitting there are "challenges" with our major trading partner. The Chinese telecomms company… Audio
Rocky start for National as MPs return to Parliament
MPs returned to Parliament today less than 24 hours after a key political poll showed the opposition party behind Labour for the first time in more than a decade. And that isn't National leader Simon… Video, Audio
NZ to ban smoking in cars with children
New Zealand will soon join several other countries and ban smoking in cars carrying children. The ban will also include vaping and will take effect late next year, after an 18 month public education… Audio
PM moves to reassure businesses about economic headwinds
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered her first big economic speech of 2019 to a business audience this morning outlining economic challenges facing the country, the impact of Brexit and… Video, Audio
Govt plans to 'abolish' all polytechnics, National says
National was looking to throw a spanner in the works as the Prime Minister delivered her first big economic speech of the year - making public what it says are leaked details about major reforms… Video, Audio
Focus on Politics: Feet back under seats
The political year is picking up pace with the caucus retreat for Labour this past week, a State of the Nation speech from National's Simon Bridges and the first Cabinet meeting of 2019. The problems… Audio
Labour reconsiders targets for flagship housing policy
National has kicked off the political year by unveiling a new tax plan to combat the rising cost of living, while Labour has had to scrap its interim KiwiBuild targets. Political Editor Jane Patterson… Audio
National pledges no new taxes in its first term of govt
National leader Simon Bridges has used his first major speech of the year to unveil a plan to increase income tax thresholds, and a pledge for no new taxes - including petrol excise increases - in a… Audio
The politics of KiwiBuild - analysis
The ousted boss of KiwiBuild says he has been put through an awful few months by the head of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Andrew Crisp. Stephen Barclay faces allegations about his… Audio
Focus on Politics: KiwiBuild or KiwiBust?
KiwiBuild was supposed to be the coalition government's answer to the housing affordability crisis, but it has hit the rocks before the end of its first year. Housing Minister Phil Twyford this week… Audio
