Jane Patterson
Meka Whaitiri stands down amid ‘staffing matter’
Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has stepped aside as minister while an investigation is carried out into a "staffing matter" in her office. She is the second Labour minister who has found themselves in… Video, Audio
Advisory council set up to address low business confidence
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says business confidence is no longer the 'elephant in the room' but a massive, big, flashing neon sign. She made the comment when announcing a new advisory council. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern addresses business sector - latest
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson was at the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's speech at Westpac business audience. Audio
National's leak inquiry, Curran out of Cabinet - political analysis
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins Susie Ferguson to discuss the latest in politics, including National's investigation into who leaked leader Simon Bridges' expenses early, and government… Audio
Focus on Politics: Bridges' leak inquiry
The controversy over the leak of National leader Simon Bridges' travel expenses took on a life of its own as the week drew to an end, with the Speaker pulling the pin on the QC inquiry he originally… 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
Simon Bridges' expenses leak: live update at Parliament
The National leader Simon Bridges fronts up to media over the latest twist in the expenses leak controversy. A person claiming to be a National MP has sent Mr Bridges an anonymous text confessing to… Audio
Text confession from Bridges' expenses leaker - analysis
National leader Simon Bridges is expected to front to media over the latest twist in the expenses leak controversy. A person claiming to be a National MP has sent Mr Bridges an anonymous text… Audio
Politicians' pay frozen for a year
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced MPs' salary and allowances will be frozen for at least a year, despite the Remuneration Authority recommending a three percent increase. Political Editor… Video, Audio
Focus on Politics: Bridges' travel bill
Political intrigue abounds with the launch of an inquiry into the leak to media of information about the National leader Simon Bridges' travel bill. Audio
MPs spend more than $2m in just three months
MPs expenses have been officially released and show politicians have been spending up large on travel and accommodation. Political Editor Jane Patterson has the details. Video, Audio
National demands inquiry into Simon Bridges' expenses leak
Details of a large Crown limo bill for National leader Simon Bridges were leaked to media, prompting questions about who was responsible, and why they did it. Audio
Wally Haumaha accused of bullying female colleagues
The controversy into Wally Haumaha's appointment as deputy police commissioner has widened as it was revealed in Parliament that three public servants claim he bullied them. Audio
Govt trying to eliminate 'low quality' education providers
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says he really feels for the students whose results have been withheld as NZQA investigates Tasman International Academies. Audio
Immigration NZ investigates Sri Lankan visa scam
Investigations are under way into what immigration officials say could be widespread and organised fraud in student visa applications from Sri Lanka. This is just the latest controversy involving New… Audio
National Party conference - political analysis
It was back to the future for National's Simon Bridges at the weekend with the key focus on education policies some say were recycled from ACT and the Labour Party. Mr Bridges delivered his first… Audio
Focus on Politics: Post election reflections
This time last year Bill English was Prime Minister, Andrew Little was Labour leader with Jacinda Ardern as his deputy. Metiria Turei and James Shaw led the Greens. Three other parties supported the… Audio
Govt plans further work limits for students
The international education sector is warning that more limits to foreign students' work rights will be the death knell for some institutions. Earlier this year minister Iain-Lees Galloway said he was… Audio
Govt signals more changes to foreign student work rights
The government has alarmed tertiary institutions by signalling it will make more changes to foreign students' right to work in New Zealand. It's planning changes to the rules for working while… Audio
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