John Key
Prime Minister regrets misreading ponytail saga
The Prime Minister will be back in Parliament tomorrow for the first time since the ponytail-pulling scandal erupted last month. Audio
PM says it's unlikely we'll withdraw ambassador to Indonesia
Prime Minister, John Key says it's unlikely New Zealand will withdraw its ambassador to Indonesia after the execution of two Australian men yesterday. Audio
PM discussion of NZ soldiers whereabouts no big deal
The Prime Minister is shrugging off criticism for revealing the whereabouts of New Zealand soldiers to Arabic media, after repeatedly refusing to discuss operational details with media in New Zealand.
…Prime Minister unsure about sealing lucrative free trade deal
The Prime Minister, John Key, has wrapped up his trade visit to the Gulf States but can't be specific about the chances of getting a lucrative free trade deal. Audio
Prime Minister stands by Iraq deployment decision
The Prime Minister, John Key, is standing by his decision to tell overseas media the whereabouts of New Zealand troops en route to Iraq. Audio
PM criticised for telling Gulf News NZ troops in Dubai
The Prime Minister is under attack for revealing New Zealand troops are in Dubai on their way to Iraq. Audio
Prime Minister meets with Saudi king in Riyadh
The Prime Minister John Key met last night with the Saudi king. Audio
Bill English left to face the pony tail pulling music
The acting Prime Minister, Bill English has been left to defend the actions of the Prime Minister John Key and his ponytail pulling antics, in Parliament this afternoon. Audio
Greens urge PM to put human rights first
The Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei, suggested Mr Key should delay any free trade agreement until Saudi Arabia improves its human rights record. Audio
PM says Abu Dhabi visit extremely worthwhile
The Prime Minister John Key says Gulf states are supportive of New Zealand's involvement in the war against terror, and this country's renewed contribution of military personnel has been welcomed. Audio
Key is continuing his trade push in the Gulf states
The Prime Minister John Key is continuing his trade push in the Gulf states, with a visit to Saudi Arabia today. Audio
Ponytail waitress seeks legal, union advice over Herald stoush
The waitress whose hair was repeatedly tugged by the Prime Minister John Key is understood to be seeking legal and union advice, in the latest developments over what's become known as 'ponytailgate.' Audio
Key's ponytail pulling overshadows time at Int Peace Summit
John Key maintains he was simply horsing around when repeatedly pulling the pony tails of cafe worker Amanda Bailey. Audio
New blog from Alk waitress about ponytail complaint
In latest developments in this story a second blog has been published by the waitress at the centre of the story. In the blog she questions coverage of her story in this morning's New Zealand Herald. Audio
Hair pulling fits govt definition of workplace bullying
Some commentators have compared Mr Key's behaviour with the actions of Roger Sutton, who resigned as head of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority last year. Audio
Radio NZ's political editor comments
The Prime Minister, John Key, is due to join world leaders in Turkey tonight for a peace summit and to attend Saturday's Anzac centenary commemorations at Gallipoli. Audio
Political scientist and former MP comment on ponytailgate
Some members of the public spoken to by Radio New Zealand did not think Mr Key had done anything wrong. Marilyn Waring and Claire Robinson also discuss this with Kim Hill. Audio
Prime Minister embarrasses nation with hair pulling
The Prime Minister's been accused of abusing his power and embarrassing the nation for repeatedly pulling an Auckland waitress's hair Audio
Women's Council say Key is downplaying of hair-pulling
The National Council of Women is disappointed the Prime Minister is downplaying his repeated pulling of an Auckland waitress' hair. Audio
Judith Collins back's PM's handling of complaint
The Prime Minister's been accused of abusing his power and embarrassing the nation. Audio