Jane Patterson
New PM's Cabinet changes only cosmetic
Power Play - The new line-up is not so much a new face, but the same face with a touch of powder and some new lippy, writes Jane Patterson.
Widely anticipated Cabinet reshuffle has little change.
The Prime Minister's widely anticipated Cabinet reshuffle has left many ministers in their same portfolios and only one backbencher has been promoted to the Cabinet itself. Audio
Bill English prepares to reshuffle his cabinet
National Party MP Craig Foss has followed his colleague Sa Lotu Iiga in quitting his job ahead of Prime Minister Bill English's Cabinet reshuffle Cabinet. Video, Audio
Political editor Jane Patterson live from parliament
Bill English has officially taken over the reins of the National Party - and the prime ministership. Our political editor Jane Patterson unpicks the developments. Video, Audio
Bill English elected as new national Leader
Bill English has spoken after being elected as the new leader of the national party following John Key's resignation. His deputy is Paula Bennett. Mr English will be sworn in as Prime Minister this… Audio
New Prime Minister for New Zealand sworn in today
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says new Prime Minister Bill English will take time to make considered decisions on the make up of his new cabinet. Audio
Focus on Politics for 9 December 2016
It's been an extraordinary week in politics, with John Key dropping a bombshell announcing his resignation, and Bill English now preparing to take over as Prime Minister after a swift leadership… Audio
RNZ's political editor looks at the political changes
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says an election earlier than November could be on the cards when Parliament comes back. Audio
Kaikoura cuts government surplus as half year books revealed
The government's projected bumper surplus has been cut back significantly by the cost of the Kaikoura earthquakes. Audio
Bill English the only one left in race for PM
Three MPs put their names forward to lead National and New Zealand after John Key resigned earlier this week, but Bill English is only one left. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson has the latest. Video, Audio
RNZ's political editor on David Shearer's new job
RNZ's Jane Patterson discussed what David Shearer's resignation will mean for local politics. Audio
Bill English clear frontrunner - RNZ Political Editor
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson says the number of MPs planning to vote for Bill English is in the the 30s, if not the 40s. Audio
RNZ Political Editor discusses latest twists in PM race
RNZ's Political Editor, Jane Patterson says there may yet be another contender for John Key's job. So far Bill English, Judith Collins and Jonathan Coleman have put their hands up for the position but… Audio
Who's Up For National's Top Job?
The National Party caucus met this morning, to decide the process of selecting a new leader. At a press conference yesterday John Key announced his resignation and backed Bill English as his successor… Audio
National MPs gather to discuss leadership
RNZ's political editor reports from parliament, where National MPs have gathered to discuss their new leader. Audio
RNZ Political Editor's view of Key resignation
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says the MPs were shell shocked yesterday but news now sinking in - and the jockeying for the new positions starts. Audio
Key's resignation a game-changer for the 2017 election
Power Play - Prime Minister John Key's resignation throws next year's election wide open, regardless of who takes over now, writes Jane Patterson.
RNZ political editor discusses implications of Key's resignation
RNZ political editor analyses John Key's surprise departure and explains what could happen next Video, Audio
RNZ political editor - Jane Patterson
Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us now from parliament. Audio
Prime Minister John Key Resigns
RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, talks through John Key's unexpected resignation. Audio
