Chris Bramwell
Finance Minister rules out sale of NZ Post
The Finance Minister has ruled out privatising New Zealand Post either partially or fully after its announcement last week that it would be shedding 500 jobs by July. Audio
Cabinet Minister says ministers' accessibility paramount
Senior Cabinet Minister, Paula Bennett, says she does not want to see MPs and ministers made less accessible despite receiving death threats. Audio
Govt to defend Kermadec sanctuary proposal in High Court
The Environment Minister says the Crown will vigorously defend its right to set up an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands. Audio
Focus on Politics for 18 March 2016
The financial squeeze on farmers is moving further into the political spotlight after dairy prices fell and Fonterra again cut its forecast payout. But the political debate around dairy broadened as… Audio
Andrew Little's bad week at the office
Power Play - It has been a rough week for Labour leader Andrew Little after he tested the waters with some populist positions on immigration and interest.
English says Labour's call to force banks a 'pretty dumb idea'
Finance Minister Bill English has described Labour leader Andrew Little's suggestion to force banks to pass on Official Cash Rate cuts to customers as a 'pretty dumb idea'. Audio
NZTIA distances itself from calls for irrigation scheme ban
The tourism industry is at loggerheads over calls by one group for a five-year ban on new irrigation projects. Audio
Refining spy laws - national security verses privacy
The Prime Minister, John Key, says getting the laws governing spy agencies right is a balance between national security, privacy and people's human rights. Audio
Zero hours contracts to be banned
Zero hours contracts will soon be a thing of the past after a deal was struck between National and Labour to get a new law over the line. Audio
Why has the flag debate become so heated?
Choosing a new flag was never going to an easy task but did anyone expect the process to get so heated and political? Audio
NZUSA says student debt to hit $15b
The Labour Party says the burgeoning level of student loan debt is a ticking time bomb, with debt expected to reach $15bn by the start of March. Audio
Compromise possible on govt's employment law changes
The Government may be forced to change its plans to amend employment laws in order to get the support it needs to get the legislation through Parliament. Chris Bramwell reports. Audio
Insults fly as Beehive creaks back to life
Power Play - MPs are back in their seats chucking new insults at each other with glee, writes Chris Bramwell.
IPCA to forego investigations due to funding constraints
The police watchdog - IPCA - have had to forego investigating some complaints of excessive force by Police because of financial constraints. Audio
Sharp words in parliament over the TPP
Parliament has got off to a fiery start with both sides trading insults over the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. Audio
Parliament gets underway with attack and counter-attack
Parliament is back in action with MPs refreshed after their summer break, and immediately going on the attack. Audio
Parliament returns for 2016
Prime Minister John Key got the political year underway today with a blistering attack on the Labour Party over its position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Audio
Parliament Resumes 2016 - Chris Bramwell
In just under an hour Parliament will resume for the year. To speak about what's on the agenda, is RNZ's deputy political editor, Chris Bramwell. Audio
PM will attend Waitangi celebrations depite protest action
Prime Minister John Key put an end to the "will he" or "won't he" speculation today, confirming that he would be going to Waitangi on Friday, to the lower marae, or Te Tii. Audio
Will NZ's sovereignty be undermined by TPP?
The controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will be signed tomorrow in Auckland. Opponents of the deal argue it will undermine New Zealand's sovereignty, and is more far-reaching than any… Audio
