Jane Patterson

New research conducted by Inland Revenue has found New Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.

National's leader Christopher Luxon says the solution is not a… Audio

This week in our political panel, we glance ahead, with ANZAC Day on the horizon.

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In that spirit Corin Dann spoke to… Audio

There were failings, but overall police served the public well in the face of "extreme provocation" at the Parliament protest last year.

However in releasing its findings, the Independent Police… Video, Audio

A major investigation by the police watchdog has found faults with the force's response to last year's Parliamentary protest - including a lack of planning.

But the Independent Police Conduct… Audio

Stephen Jack has resigned as the National Party candidate for Taieri after it was revealed he shared a poem online comparing Jacinda Ardern to Adolf Hitler.

A National Party spokesperson told RNZ on… Audio

The government's defending a blow out in communications staff - saying they're needed for direct engagement with the public.

National is accusing the government of overseeing a bloated bureaucracy… Audio

Ninety-nine days and counting.

The FIFA Women's World Cup is oh so close to begining, co hosted by New Zealand and Australia.

Thousands upon thousands of fans are expected to travel to New Zealand… Audio

Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan has apologised after criticising RNZ's treatment of Māori staff during a farewell for her fiancee, Māni Dunlop.

Ms Dunlop - who presented Midday Report - left the… Video, Audio

Many are dismissing as too timid and just about meaningless the government's proposed crackdown on lobbyists .

The government will strip swipe card access to parliament for lobbyists, seek a… Audio

Lobbyists may no longer have swipe card access to Parliament, under changes suggested by the government this afternoon.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has admitted there's a perception problem, and… Video, Audio

It's time for weekly political panel.

This week we have the New Zealand Herald's political editor Claire Trevett joining RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Audio

The saga surrounding Labour minister Stuart Nash continues - with the government now being accused of a cover-up.

Nash's ministerial career was ended after it was revealed he explicitly discussed his… Audio

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the polarised nature of debate over trans-rights in the last few days has not been helpful.

The issues were brought to a head over the weekend when controversial… Audio

National's unveiled its blue book of brilliance, outlining a plan to make New Zealand a top performer in education.

Reading, writing and maths would all have to be taught for an hour each day in… Video, Audio

Pies, pōwhiri and primary school pupils - all in day's work for the Prime Minister as he returned to his old stamping ground - the Hutt.

With the new Police Minister at his side, Chris Hipkins went… Video, Audio