John Key
PM says allowing Tyson into NZ was marginal call
The Prime Minister John Key says granting the boxer Mike Tyson a visa to enter New Zealand was a lineball call. Audio
Spy agency to be reviewed
The Government's spy agency is to be reviewed following errors in its handling of the Kim Dotcom case. Audio
Greens lodge police complaint over Dotcom spying
The Green Party's asking police to investigate the illegal spying on Kim Dotcom but John Key says that's not necessary and just a stunt. Audio
PM appalled by errors made in Dotcom spy case
The Prime Minister, John Key, says he is appalled by the errors made by the Government's spy agency. Audio
Prime Minister apologises to Kim Dotcom for spying
The Prime Minister has apologised to Kim Dotcom for being illegally spied on, following his release this afternoon of a top level inquiry which blames mistakes by the police and spy agency. Audio
Labour says John Key risking credibility by backing Banks
The Labour Party says John Key's political capital is sinking along with that of the ACT Party leader, John Banks. Audio
PM again expresses confidence in Banks.
The Prime Minister has again expressed confidence in his beleaguered minister John Banks despite the release of police statements last week alleging Mr Banks knew about donations made to his 2010… Audio
John Key's confident the Treaty is on his side
The Prime Minister, John Key, says the differences of opinion among Maori will not alter the Government's approach to negotiating with iwi over water. Audio
PM says Tiwai job losses reflect international situation
Tiwai Point Aluminum smelter is to shed 100 jobs within weeks unless it can get a better electricity deal with Meridian energy. Audio
Job cuts at Tiwai Point smelter
Scores of jobs are being axed at the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter, which is one of Southland's biggest employers. Audio
The Government delays selling shares in Might River Power
In a partial backdown, the Government has delayed the first share float under its state asset sales programme until next year. Audio
Key rules out return of SAS to Afghanistan in combat role
The Prime Minister has ruled out sending the SAS back to Afghanistan in a combat role, saying there are special forces troops from other coalition countries on stand-by if extra support is needed in… Audio
Press Conference: NZ soldiers named
The three NZ soldiers killed in Bamyan province have been named. Audio
PM expresses sadness at soldier deaths
Three New Zealand soldiers serving with the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan's Bamyan province have been killed by a roadside bomb. Audio
Tragedy in New Plymouth: Search resumes at 7 a.m
Police will continue searching today for the trio lost off the coast of New Plymouth on Wednesday night - though now it is considered a body recovery operation. Audio
Memorial Park unveiled for Wellington
The Government will spend more than 80 million dollars and rush through the building of a National Memorial Park in Wellington in time for the Gallipoli centenary. Audio
New Zealand soldiers to patrol more widely after attacks
New Zealand soldiers stationed in Bamiyan province in Afghanistan are expected to start patrolling a wider area following recent attacks by rebels. Audio
Defence Force told to do more to protect Afghan troops
The Government has told the Defence Force to do more to protect its troops in Afghanistan. Audio
Government advising Defence Force to make operational changes
The Government has told the Defence Force to do more to protect its troops in Afghanistan. Audio
PM: Terrible loss shouldn't alter NZ Afghanistan policy
The Prime Minister, John Key, remains committed to withdrawing New Zealand troops from Afghanistan next year, despite the deaths of two soldiers. Audio