New Zealand First
All-weather race tracks to be paid for by Jones' regional fund
Not one but "several" all-weather race tracks will be paid for out of the Provincial Growth Fund thanks to a deal secured by New Zealand First in coalition talks with Labour. The Cabinet has… Audio
NZ First MPs signed contract over waka jumping punishment
New Zealand First MPs have signed a good behaviour contract which means they could be liable for $300,000 if they don't resign from Parliament within three days of being expelled from the party… Audio
Union wants promised govt action on youth rates
The Unite union wants the Government to show some backbone and stick to a pre-election policy of ditching youth rates. Labour promised the rates would be gone within its first year in power but it… Audio
Abolishing youth rates on govt back-burner
Labour's pre-election policy of ditching youth rates within its first year in power appears to be on the back burner for now as it negotiates with its coalition partner New Zealand First. But that's… Audio
Political analysis: Labour, NZ First hit turbulence
What looked like a smooth transition from Jacinda Ardern to Winston Peters has hit some turbulence with New Zealand First scuppering the repeal of the three strikes law and its leader re-igniting… Audio
Little hopes to repeal 'stupid law' after NZ First pulls support
Less than a fortnight ago Justice Minister Andrew Little hoped to have the law off the books by the end of this year. But on Monday Andrew Little did an abrupt u-turn after New Zealand First told him… Audio
Jacinda Ardern discusses three strikes, Peters' legal action
New Zealand First has put the brakes on Labour's plan to repeal the three strikes law. Justice Minister Andrew Little says he told the Prime Minister on Friday that he would have to pull the Cabinet… Video, Audio
Commonwealth Games: Mountain biking gold brings tally to 10
A gold, two silvers, and a bronze made up New Zealand's medal haul on day eight of competition at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. New Zealand sit fourth on the medal table with ten gold. Mountain… Audio
NZ First also holds leadership contest, of sorts
In the shadows of the packed race for the National Party leadership there is another contest going on. On the same day National votes in its new team, New Zealand First will also be meeting to elect a… Audio
Peters re-elected as NZ First leader
The New Zealand First Party has today re-elected Winston Peters as its leader.
Waitangi: Jacinda Ardern visit makes history
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be formally welcomed at Waitangi on Monday morning, along with a Parliamentary delegation made up of MPs from Labour, National, New Zealand First and the Greens… Video, Audio
Waka-jumping law plan dangerous - Bill English
New 'waka-jumping' legislation has been introduced to Parliament, designed to ensure MPs who resign from a political party can't stay on in the House as independents or members of another party. The… Audio
English: Government 'ten years out of date'
National Party leader Bill English says the government is 10 years out of date after the PM refused to release coalition deal documents.
Labour and Greens disagree on TPP deal
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there are ongoing discussions with New Zealand First over the Trans Pacific Partnership after the Green Party said they'll oppose the trade deal. Audio
Peters' legal action demands journalists' text messages
New Zealand First's deputy leader Ron Mark used the first sitting day of the new Parliament to defend his party's decision to go into coalition with Labour.
He insisted the negotiations to form the… Audio
New minister wants funding boost to deliver better public service media from 2018
The three parties now in our government went into the election with different ideas for broadcasting and the media. Mediawatch asks the new minister Clare Curran: what’s the plan now? Audio
New minister wants funding boost to deliver better public service media from 2018
The three parties now in our government went into the election with different ideas for broadcasting and the media. Mediawatch asks the new minister Clare Curran: what’s the plan now?
AudioNorth Korea 'not utterly hopeless' - Winston Peters
Incoming deputy prime minister Winston Peters says there needs to be a better relationship with Australia and more understanding of the Asia-Pacific region.
NZ First loses battle on migrant numbers
The new government will tighten up foreign buying rules but will not slash immigration to the extent that New Zealand First pushed for.
RECAP: New government ministers: Who got what
The incoming Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has revealed her government's new ministerial line-up. Video
