John Key

Andrew Little has squeezed past Grant Robertson to take the Labour Party leadership, beating his closest rival by just 1 point 04 percent. Audio

The terms of reference for the ministerial inquiry into the escape of paedophile and murderer Phillip Smith will be determined by the Government early next week. Audio

The Prime Minister won't rush to judgement on the handling of the case of escaped prisoner Phillip John Smith, and how he managed to flee to Brazil. Audio

The Prime Minister was at the G20 as a guest of the Australian government. Audio

Police say they may know tomorrow how long it's going to take to get fugitive killer and paedophile Phillip Smith back from Brazil and into a New Zealand jail Audio

The Prime Minister has said from China that he has full confidence in the Corrections department which is under fire for Phillip Smith's escape while on a three-day leave from jail. Audio

Prime Minister John Key, from a media conference last night at the APEC meeting, spoke about NZ's contribution to the fight against ISIS and a possible US presidential visit to Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio

Prime Minister John Key has unreservedly apologised, via the media, to the family victimised by the fugitive Phillip John Smith. Audio

A joke cracked by the Prime Minister John Key about the paedophile and murderer Phillip John Smith has been described as appalling by the Labour Party and has disgusted the victim's family. Audio

The decision to leave Pike River mine sealed will finally allow the West Coast to move on, four years after 29 men died in the explosions at the mine. Audio

The prospect of court action over the Pike River mine disaster is back on the agenda now that all hope of re-entering the ruined mine's tunnel has finally been dashed. Audio

The Prime Minister tells today's news conference it is Solid Energy's call not to go in, but the Government will now look at taking a civil case against individuals involved in the blast. Audio

The Government has for the first time put a number on the threat from homegrown radical Muslims, and at the same time announced it will toughen up passport control and increase surveillance. Audio

The Prime Minister has laid out more explicitly than ever before the extent of the threat to the country's security from homegrown jihadists who support Islamic State. Audio

The Prime Minister answers questions about terrorism law changes and New Zealand's intervention in the fight against Islamic State in a rare speech today about national security. Audio

In a major speech in Wellington, Prime Minister John Key said the Government would not send combat troops to fight IS in Iraq and revealed up to 40 New Zealanders are on a watchlist because of support… Audio

Prime Minister John Key and his cabinet ministers will today discuss New Zealand's possible involvement in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

Radio New Zealand political reporter Craig McCullouch was in Albany at the commemorations. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says military action by New Zealand against Islamic State is morally the right thing to do, but no decision has been made yet. Audio

The Government has continued to defend the Prime Minister's right to refuse to answer questions about his contact with rightwing blogger Cameron Slater. Audio