Jane Patterson

A new year, and a new Prime Minister.

After more than 5 years as New Zealand's Head of Government, Jacinda Ardern this morning went to Government House to advise the Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro… Audio

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In a remarkably swift and smooth transition after Jacinda Ardern's surprise announcement last week, incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins wasted no time in indicating he would "rein in" some projects… Audio

Chris Hipkins has had his first interview on Morning Report since being confirmed as the Labour Party's pick for Prime Minister.

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson spoke to Charlotte Cook with the latest analysis on future leader options.  Audio

This week's games between the USA and our own Football Ferns are proving to be the perfect curtain-raiser for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

New Zealand will jointly host the event with Australia… Audio

Parliament has come to a close for 2022, a year that's seen political fortunes twist and turn.

More drama will almost certainly arrive next year, Election year, but here are some of the political… Audio

It's time now for Morning Report's weekly political panel, in which we discuss, analyse and digest the week's major political stories.

RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson, and the NZ Herald… Audio

A newly prioritised spending plan and fresh ministerial line-up are part of Labour's plan to reset the political landscape for the start of 2023 - election year.

The political headwinds are… Audio

National and ACT have a majority to govern in the latest 1 News Kantar political poll, with the parties at 38 percent and 11 percent respectively.

Labour, meanwhile, is down one percent to 33 percent… Video, Audio

The government is making a U-turn on its decision to entrench part of the three waters legislation regarding the privatisation of water assets.

The rule would have required 60 percent of votes in the… Audio

Much of National's tax package is now under review after the shock economic forecasts, with the plan to scrap the top tax rate on the chopping block.

The government's defending higher interest rates… Audio

Chinese president Xi Jinping says he wants his country's relationship with New Zealand to be taken to a "higher level" in the wake of a meeting with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

The two leaders met… Audio

Faster, cheaper, simpler - the government's promising a lot with its massive overhaul of the Resource Management Act but it's copping criticism from all political quarters.

Ministers are touting a… Audio