John Key
Focus on Politics for 30 January 2015
This week both the Prime Minister, John Key, and the Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, delivered their state-of-the-nation speeches in Auckland, with Mr Key outlining more details of the… Audio
Norman says he wanted time to consider his options after the election
National's Northland MP Mike Sabin quit today under pressure on the same day as the Greens co-leader Russell Norman made the surprise call to step down. Audio
Sabin quits Parliament, Norman stepping down
It's been a big day in politics with National's Northland MP Mike Sabin quitting under a cloud and the Greens co-leader Russell Norman stepping down. Audio
State house sales coming, while Labour talks jobs
John Key has revealed more details about selling off state houses and Labour's Andrew Little has promised more jobs as both leaders delivered their state-of-the-nation speeches in Auckland today. Audio
As many as 8000 state houses could be sold
As many as eight-thousand state houses could be sold off in the next two years as part of government plans to shift more responsibility for social housing to community groups. Audio
PM on social housing and state house sell-down
The Prime Minister John Key will use his state of the nation speech today to outline just how many state houses the Government intends to sell. Audio
John Key to outline plan for social housing in major speech
The Prime Minister will outline the Government's plan for social housing in his first major speech of the year in Auckland today. Audio
Security issues high on agenda for London talks
The Prime Minister, John Key has met with the British Prime Minister, David Cameron in London. Audio
Christmas message from John Key
A Christmas tradition for Morning Report is to bring you season's greetings from some of the politicians we spend so much time talking to over the year. Audio
Big Year interview, Nicky Hager
Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics dominated this year's election. The book was based on the hacked emails of right wing blogger, Cameron Slater, to highlight his relationship with senior National… Audio
Prime Minister John Key on Sydney Siege
Prime Minister John Key speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
PM unlikely to change formula
Power Play with Brent Edwards - The Prime Minister has been judged by many to be the country's politician of the year, but his integrity has come under question.
Prime Minister believes accusations of arrogance unwarranted
The Prime Minister believes accusations of ministerial 'arrogance' are unwarranted. As a torrid election year draws to its close, and the House prepares for final sittings, a series of Ministerial… Audio
Prime Minister says climate change figures are 'broad estimate'
Green activists literally buried their heads in the sand in a day of action on climate change. The Coal Action Network organised the stunt at 11 beaches to coincide with the departure of the Climate… Audio
Key forced to defend Slater relationship
The Prime Minister has been forced to once again defend his relationship with the right-wing attack blogger, Cameron Slater, insisting it's not proactive. Audio
Fresh political week unlikely to bring relief for John Key
Prime Minister John Key is facing another week of questions over his relationship with controversial blogger Cameron Slater following the release last week of the SIS watchdog's report showing links… Audio
Focus on Politics for 28 November 2014
The Prime Minister, John Key, is on the defensive after an inquiry by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, Cheryl Gwyn, found his office fed information from the SIS to rightwing… Audio
Can the Prime Minister brush off latest controversy?
It's been a difficult week for the Prime Minister, John Key, who's copped a lot of flak from opposition parties and the media. Audio
Political Editor analyses Key's week
Joining us is our Political Editor, Brent Edwards. Audio
