Shane Jones

New Zealand First denies playing politics over the latest coalition disagreement - this time over a major jobs package for Southland.

Labour's coalition partner says won't back a $100 million package… Audio

Shane Jones is questioning why Kiwibank ruled out doing business with companies that deal with the extraction, production and manufacturing of coal.

The New Zealand-owned bank launched a responsible… Audio

The government has announced $26 million to repair flooded roads and mitigate the effect of future floods in Northland.

The money was allocated from the Provincial Growth Fund, and the Covid response… Audio

New Zealand First is sticking to the tried and true as it fights for its survival at this year's election.

The new campaign slogan is 'Back Your Future', which screamed more 'Back to the Future' when… Audio

New Zealand First says Tiwai Point's future is a matter of national interest and the plant should be saved.

The plant's owner, Rio Tinto, says it will close the aluminium smelter next year.

Regional… Audio

New Zealand First MP Shane Jones says moving the Ports of Auckland to the Manukau harbour would go against 200 years of shipping expertise.

A new report published yesterday recommends moving the port… Audio

The fishing sector says it's feeling let down by its minister after comments comparing them to criminals surfaced last night. They were made by Stuart Nash in a recorded conversation in 2018, where he… Audio

The government's unveiled the first wave of funding for infrastructure projects it says will create 20,000 jobs. But how many are actually new? Video, Audio

Upgrades to the Auckland City Mission, East Coast's Rugby Park Grandstand, and Blenheim's Art Gallery - are among the projects getting a boost from the government's three billion dollar infrastructure… Audio

The historical Taranaki settlement of Parihaka will receive up to $14 million for a new visitor centre, a new bridge and a new carpark that the government hopes will boost the local economy and… Audio

If David Clark vacated the job of Health Minister, who could or would want to slide into a set of shoes that have made a few missteps?

It's no secret the Opposition's gunning for the minister to be… Audio

The Regional Economic Development Minister has blamed iwi sensitivities and Department of Conservation red tape for the lack of progress on the $13.3 million Taranaki Crossing project.

Ngati Ruanui… Audio

Around $60 million is being allocated from the Provincial Growth Fund to create jobs throughout the country. Almost half the funding will support local roading projects, while $26 million is going to… Audio

The government is attempting to jump-start economic activity in the regions by bringing forward more than $600 million in spending from its Provincial Growth Fund.

Millions have been promised for… Audio

The Government is moving to identify shovel-ready infrastructure projects that can get started when the national lockdown ends.

A group of executive-level industry leaders have been brought together… Audio

After weeks of severe water shortages in the Far North, relief is on its way. 

Water is expected to be pumped from Māori-owned Lake Ōmāpere into Kaikohe sometime today, but not all locals are happy. 

It's an uncomfortable position for a coalition Prime Minister - having a minister go rogue but having only two stark decisions - risk collapsing the Government or tolerate open defiance.

Comments… Audio

The Race Relations Commissioner is calling on the Prime Minister to show some leadership and call out Shane Jones for what's being described as racist comments.

The Cabinet Minister and New Zealand… Video, Audio

The New Zealand First MP and Cabinet Minister Shane Jones is defending his criticism of Indian students.

Speaking on Newshub Nation at the weekend, he said the students had ruined academic… Audio

Shane Jones is thumbing his nose at the Prime Minister, refusing to resile from his comments about Indian students ruining academic institutions in New Zealand.

The New Zealand First MP and Cabinet… Audio