Rawiri Waititi
Minor parties: Will they have a major impact?
Newsroom's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch join The Detail to size up the minor parties as election year gets underway. Audio
Minor parties: Will they have a major impact?
Newsroom's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch join The Detail to size up the minor parties as election year gets underway.
AudioNational, ACT, Greens and Te Pāti Māori on the year ahead
In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ's political team interviews the leaders of National, ACT, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori. Audio
National, ACT, Greens and Te Pāti Māori on the year ahead
In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ's political team interviews the leaders of National, ACT, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori.
Audio'We will liberate Ukraine, we will win' - Pres Zelenskyy tells NZ parliament
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a plea to Aotearoa to keep supporting his country, which was invaded by Russia nearly 10 months ago.
This morning, President Zelensky became the… Audio
A Members’ Day of two halves
This week four backbencher bills got a shot at glory. Two were gloriously popular, one successful but contentious, and one pipped at the legislative post. Audio
A Members’ Day of two halves
This week four backbencher bills got a shot at glory. Two were gloriously popular, one successful but contentious, and one pipped at the legislative post.
AudioDuelling Māori electoral bills in Parliament’s week
This week in Parliament, a Member's Bill is duelling with a Government Bill to enable easier transferral between the Māori and general electoral rolls.
Duelling Māori electoral bills in Parliament’s week
This week in Parliament, a Member's Bill is duelling with a Government Bill to enable easier transferral between the Māori and general electoral rolls.
AudioTe Pāti Māori on police photograph powers
The Police Minister is facing criticism after suggesting laws may change to allow officers to keep taking photos of people they deem suspicious.
Chris Hipkins says the pendulum has swung too far in… Audio
Condolences & congratulations: A very short week in Parliament
Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework. Audio
Condolences & congratulations: A very short week in Parliament
Parliament sat for less than two hours this week, sending condolences to King Charles and giving itself an extension on its budget homework.
AudioQueen Elizabeth II: Rawiri Waititi speaks on death
Queen Elizabeth the second, Britain's longest reigning monarch, has died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Members of the public have been gathering there, and at Windsor Castle and… Audio
Rotorua Mayor on state of emergency housing in city
The mayor of Rotorua says there needs to be greater collaboration with the government to fix problems around the state of emergency housing in the city.
An expose on TVNZ's Sunday programme showed… Audio
Opposition parties react to Budget
A cost of living surprise - the government's pulled out an almost billion dollar package in Budget 2022 to help New Zealanders struggling with the rising cost of living.
Finance Minister Grant… Audio
Extra law and order funding won't address drivers of crime - Rawiri Waititi
The government has unveiled a major pre-Budget law and order package, aimed at boosting frontline police officer numbers and combating gang violence.
It's investing more than five-hundred and sixty… Audio
'This too will pass': MPs give thanks and point a few fingers
Parliament’s precinct is being spring-cleaned and returned to order and the MPs are full of thanks, and a little causative finger pointing. Audio
'This too will pass': MPs give thanks and point a few fingers
Parliament’s precinct is being spring-cleaned and returned to order and the MPs are full of thanks, and a little causative finger pointing.
AudioTe Pāti Māori co-leaders' Christmas wishes
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa Packer want to say Meri Kirihimete and a happy New Year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
