Jo Moir

Not one but "several" all-weather race tracks will be paid for out of the Provincial Growth Fund thanks to a deal secured by New Zealand First in coalition talks with Labour. The Cabinet has… Audio

Ten months after the government named Kelvin Davis the Crown-Māori Relations Minister, it's still unclear what his job is. The government is heading to Ngāruawahia this weekend to attend celebrations… Audio

The clock is ticking on whoever leaked Simon Bridges' travel expenses as a forensic expert is being brought in to identify the person responsible. The Speaker, Trevor Mallard, has made it clear the… Audio

There are concerns public confidence in the police force will be eroded if investigations involving senior leadership drag on. The police union says the inquiry into the appointment of the deputy… Audio

Opposition leader Simon Bridges is defending the large travel bill he racked up and doesn't think his caucus colleagues are to blame for it leaking to the media. Mr Bridges stands by the roughly… Audio

Iwi leaders have told the government they'll see them in court over Māori rights to freshwater. The leaders met Cabinet ministers in Ngaruawahia on Friday, where the politicians made it clear those… Audio

Leaders at the Iwi Chairs Forum look set to be heading back to court over Māori rights to freshwater. Several Cabinet ministers are headed north to Ngaruawahia on Friday to meet with the Iwi Chairs… Audio

Opposition leader Simon Bridges says he's seen no evidence that his sister has been teaching creationism in place of the New Zealand science curriculum at a private Christian school. Mt Hobson Middle… Audio

It's all about education for Simon Bridges as he looks to stamp his mark as the National Party leader. Mr Bridges has revived an old Labour Party policy to reduce class sizes in primary schools -… Audio

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is confident the deadlock over the Kermadec Marine Sanctuary can be broken by the end of the year. Former Prime Minister John Key announced the massive sanctuary… Audio

The police association is warning the government's target for hiring more officers is under huge pressure because too many front-line staff are leaving. The attrition rate is just over 500 officers a… Audio

A former National MP, Chester Borrows, is being put in charge of a new group that will be advising the Labour-led government on its overhaul of the criminal justice system. Mr Borrows says criminal… Audio