John Key
Banks rush to slash mortgage rates after OCR cut
Banks have rushed to slash their mortgage rates after the central bank cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time in more than four years. The Reserve Bank Governor, Graeme Wheeler, says the… Audio
Iraqi forces being trained by New Zealand troops
The Prime Minister, John Key says Iraqi forces being trained by New Zealand troops do want to train and are committed, despite international criticism. Audio
John Key, has repeated support for a review of euthanasia
The Prime Minister, John Key, has repeated his support for a review of euthanasia. Audio
In shock resignation, Blatter quits as president of FIFA
Sepp Blatter is quitting the FIFA presidency just days after being elected to a fifth term. Audio
Refugee Council is accusing the PM of scaremongering
The Refugee Council is accusing the Prime Minister of scaremongering for saying yesterday that a boat carrying 65 refugees was trying to get to New Zealand. Audio
John Key dismisses cowards claims
The Prime Minister has dismissed fears New Zealand troops in Iraq might face greater dangers now that Islamic State forces are in control of Ramadi. New Zealand First says those troops face an… Audio
Question Time for 26 May 2015
- METIRIA TUREI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- TIM MACINDOE to the Minister of Finance: How does Budget 2015 continue the Government's plan to manage the public finances…
Prime Minister reacts to Abbott's decision on foreign fighters
Susie Ferguson speaks with the Prime Minister John Key. Audio
Government targets child poverty in Budget
A 790 million dollar four-year anti poverty package at the heart of today's Budget delivers the first rise in core benefits not tied to inflation in four decades. Audio
Child poverty takes centre stage in 2015 Budget.
A 790 million dollar four-year anti poverty package at the heart of today's Budget delivers the first rise in core benefits not tied to inflation in four decades. Audio
Are New Zealand troops in danger of Islamic State advances?
The Prime Minister says New Zealand soldiers will not be withdrawn from Iraq, even if Islamic State reaches Baghdad. Audio
Govt says 18% of houses in Akl are sold within 2 years
The Government says about one in six houses in Auckland are sold within two years of being purchased, but it's unknown how many are investment properties. Audio
PM rejects polling has anything to do with housing about face.
The Prime Minister says the decision to tax capital gains on residential properties, bought and sold within two years, has nothing to do with the National Party's polling. Audio
PM acknowledges Treasury looked at tax on property
The Prime Minister has acknowledged the idea of clamping down on property investors came up in a Treasury paper in 2010. Audio
Tax tightening should cool off housing - investors
Professional property investors say a tightening up of property taxes should cool down Auckland's rampant housing market. Audio
John Key does u-turn on property tax
The Prime Minister has in the past made it very clear he opposes CGT. Audio
John Key responds to pecuniary interests register
The Prime Minister, John Key says high levels of property investment by MPs should not surprise anyone. Audio
PM paying for his own legal advice.
The Prime Minister has confirmed he is paying for the legal advice he has sought about the prospect of facing an assault charge for pulling an Auckland waitress' ponytail Audio
RNZ political editor on a testing week ahead for PM
The Prime Minister faces a testing week in the House, as he prepares to return to Parliament for the first time since the ponytail-pulling scandal erupted. Audio
