John Key
Fiji and Samoa leaders trade insults over Forum
The leaders of Fiji and Samoa have reached new heights this week in a trade of insults over the Pacific Islands Forum but observers say improtant issues for the agency are at risk.. Audio
Ponytail pulling playful, says Key, but others condemn it
The Prime Minister's ponytail pulling has made the news worldwide - he's defending it as playful banter. Audio
John Key apologises to waitress
Prime Minister John Key has apologised to a waitress for repeatedly pulling her ponytail in cafe he visits regularly. RNZ political reporter Chris Bramwell. Audio
Abbott calls up Anzac spirit in shadow of IS arrests, Iraq
In the shadow of heightened terrorism worries leading up to April the 25th, the Australian Prime Minister has evoked the image of the Anzacs to justify the Iraq mission. Audio
PM says parents concerned about ISIS recruitment should contact police
The Prime Minister John Key meets his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott in Wellington this morning ahead of the dedication ceremony of the Australian Memorial in the Pukeahu National War Memorial… Audio
NZ bid to co-host the Football World Cup
While the Australian Football Federation is laughing off a bid to co-host the Football World Cup with New Zealand, the Prime Minister says if it were to happen it would be bigger than Texas. Audio
Prime Minister responds to calls for action on house prices
New property figures show the average selling price for a three bedroom home in the old Auckland city boundaries has soared above one million dollars. Audio
South Korea and the NZ Trade Deal
Jane Patterson delves into the trade agreement with South Korea and asks if it's a good deal for NZ? Audio
Prime Minister discusses high dollar
The New Zealand dollar has almost reached parity with the Australian - yesterday recording a post-float high of 99-point-7-8 cents. Audio
Question Time for 31 March 2015
- ANDREW BAYLY to the Minister of Finance: What policy measures has the Government announced that will help to distribute dividends from the growing economy to New Zealand families and children?
- ANDREW…
Northland defeat leaves Govt short on votes for RMA reforms
John Key is on the line from Melbourne now. Audio
Key concedes National the underdog in Northland byelection
The Prime Minister will hit the byelection campaign trail in Northland this morning, as the latest opinion poll shows New Zealand First leader Winston Peter streets ahead in the traditionally safe… Audio
Elation after Black Caps semi final win
New Zealand is in their first ever Cricket World Cup final, after their thrilling win over South Africa at Eden Park last night. Audio
PM been given assurances about NZ troops.
The Prime Minister says he has been given assurances that New Zealand's training mission in Iraq will be different to earlier interventions in that country. Audio
Prime Minister on helping Vanuatu
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand will do more to help our neighbours in Vanuatu. Audio
Govt under pressure over going public on 1080 threat
The Government's under pressure over going public with the blackmail threat to poison infant formula, at the same time as it has clamped down on 1080. Audio
John Key told to tread carefully on 1080 contamination hoax
The Prime Minister John Key says he had intended to tell the public of the 1080 contamination threat next week but was told by officials to tread cautiously. Audio
Question Time for 10 March 2015
1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his comment that "no one's arguing that we're not working as fast as we possibly can" to cut ACC levies given ACC, the Ministry of Business… Audio
PM won't give assurance NZers not caught in eavesdropping
Nicky Hager's revelations late last week that the spy agency GCSB monitors Pacific Island nations have sparked fears New Zealanders communications are being indiscriminately caught in that net. Audio
PM insists GCSB acting within in the law
The Prime Minister, John Key, insists the Government's spy agency has acted within the law, but he will not say how or explain any further. Audio