John Key
Prime Minister says Cunliffe fails to clear trust 'hurdle'
The Prime Minister has weighed into the controversy surrounding a beleaguered David Cunliffe, saying the Labour leader has repeatedly blundered issues of trust. Audio
John Key says Iraq military action likely to be last resort
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is advising against all travel to Iraq and says the 34 New Zealanders known to be in the country should leave if they are worried about their safety. Audio
Schoolboy Q
Los Angeles rapper Schoolboy Q has seen it all, done it all, putting in time as an athlete, a gang member and a drug dealer, before he emerged as a leading voice of Top Dawg Entertainment, the label… Audio
Aid will see reconstruction of schools in Ha'apai begin
Aid donated for the reconstruction of schools in cyclone-damaged Ha'apai, Tonga. Audio
Key eyes potential partners for National
The Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has given the biggest hint yet that National will come to an accomodation with his party and stand aside in one of three North Shore seats. Audio
Banks' resignation scuttles planned changes to employment law
The Government is likely to shelve plans to pass employment law changes before the election now that the Act MP, John Banks, is resigning from Parliament. Audio
Govt all but giving up on passing employment law
The Government is all but giving up on passing changes to employment law before the election now that the ACT MP, John Banks, is resigning from Parliament. Audio
Niue's plan to boost tourism and become sustainable
Niue is hoping to further boost tourist numbers now that its recently extended airport terminal has officially opened. Audio
PM says death in Syria yet to be confirmed
The Prime Minister says details surrounding the apparent death of a New Zealander in Syria have yet to be confirmed, and it's not yet clear what has happened to the man. Audio
John Key continues to defend John Banks
The Act MP, John Banks, has succumbed to mounting pressure and will resign from Parliament. Audio
Insight for 8 June 2014 - Tourism's Lofty Goals
Steve Wilde considers tourism industry plans to almost double visitor value in under a decade. Audio
New Zealand's MA60 advisory to be revisited
A travel advisory issued by New Zealand warning tourists about a domestic aircraft in Tonga is hurting Tonga's tourism industry. Audio
NZ PM pledges to help boost Samoa's tourism industry
The Prime Minister of New Zealand's three day visit to Samoa ends with tourism pledge of almost one million US dollars. Audio
Latest polls shine for National post-budget
With just 17 weeks until the elections, poll results put John Key and the National Party more than 20 points ahead of David Cunliffe's Labour Party. However, both party leaders believe it will be a… Audio
Are the left running out of time?
The Prime Minister John Key says the latest opinion polls are welcome but it remains a tight race. The National Party have widened the gap between themselves and Labour. Audio
Top Stories for Monday 26 May 2014
Police looking for clues in Auckland woman's disappearance; Winter arrives, snow across the South Island; Road closures follow bad weather; Are the left running out of time?; Taranaki primary school… Audio
Prime Minister warns MPs to behave
The Prime Minister is warning MPs to behave following what he describes as a nasty streak running through Parliament. Audio
John Key talks housing affordability
New Zealand's housing market has been rated the most overvalued in the developed world. Audio
Outrageous if all NZ sportspeople tainted - PM
John Key says it would outrageous if allegations are made tarring all New Zealand sportspeople because of the Lou Vincent match-fixing scandal. Audio
