Shane Jones

A new project is poised to turn around Eastern Bay of Plenty's social and economic woes, promising thousands of jobs.

It is part of a dozen projects announced by the government on Friday, with $80… Audio

Winston Peters has a track record of using music as a diversion.

Yesterday as he ducked and dived media questions over a Serious Fraud Office investigation, he once again resorted to a musical… Audio

The government is stumping up $2 million from the Provincial Growth Fund to set up temporary water supplies to Kaikohe and Kaitaia.

Northland has been experiencing drought since November, leading to… Audio

Forestry Minister Shane Jones says help is on the way for the forestry industry which is struggling with supply chain problems in China, due to the outbreak of Covid-19.

He speaks to Corin Dann. Audio

Flamboyant New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is preparing for a big fight in the seat of Northland this year.

RNZ revealed in October Jones was expected to stand in the North and now he's all but said… Audio

The National Party may not be able to rely on partnering with the Māori Party after the election, even if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament. 

National… Audio

The Government's record on delivering for Māori, has been called into question by Simon Bridges at Waitangi - prompting both sides of the marae atea to rebuke him.

Since her first speech as Prime… Audio

New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is not backing down on his criticism of Ihumātao protest leader Pania Newton.

Jones called Newton a "young putiputi" - meaning a young flower - during his visit to… Audio

Shane Jones is hitting back at fresh criticisms of a conflict of interest saying he can meet with whoever he likes at Parliament's restaurant, Bellamy's, and he's not going to stop doing that.

When… Audio

A forestry company with close links to New Zealand First says it made a presentation to Shane Jones about the project it was seeking a $15 million government loan for, months before Mr Jones says he… Audio

New information released to RNZ reveals that Shane Jones' office was sent documents about a forestry company's bid for $15 million from the Provincial Growth Fund multiple times and many months before… Video, Audio

Ngāti Kahungunu says they've been tricked into supporting a Provincial Growth Funded water project they vehemently oppose.

Hawke's Bay Regional Council was awarded more than $30 million from the fund… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the… Audio

Forestry Minister Shane Jones welcomed hundreds of farmers who converged on Parliament yesterday to protest at forestry encroaching on agricultural land.

The lobby group 50 Shades of Green organised… Audio

A "Bollywood Overreaction". That's how Shane Jones has described the Indian community's backlash to his comments last week where he said migrants could go home if they didn't like the Government's new… Audio

Is the much-maligned Provincial Growth Fund making a difference in the regions?  Audio