Craig Mcculloch
Insight: The Dawn of a New Commonwealth?
Craig McCulloch returns from London and a Commonwealth heads of government meeting to explore whether a trade agreement across all 53 countries could really fly? Video, Audio
Insight: NZ warned about UK trade optimism
New Zealand's being warned by a former top British diplomat not to get too excited about improving relations with the United Kingdom after it leaves the European Union. Sir Simon Fraser says the UK's… Audio
Commonwealth trade deal has potential - Ardern
The Prime Minister says there is real potential in a Commonwealth-wide free trade deal, particularly for smaller nations which have a lot to lose from protectionism. Jacinda Ardern is on her way back… Audio
Jacinda Ardern mingles with leaders & royalty at CHOGM banquet
Jacinda Ardern was one of just two Commonwealth leaders who gave a toast at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The prime minister and her partner also met with the Queen earlier in the day.
…Ardern in London - analysis
RNZ political reporter Craig McCulloch is in London, where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. Queen Elizabeth II has appealed to the leaders to… Audio
Ardern meets Queen at Commonwealth Heads of Govt Meeting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has had a private meeting with the Queen in Buckingham Palace as the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting gets underway. Only four of the Commonwealth's new leaders… Audio
PM meets world leaders, London mayor and royalty
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined UK, Canada and Australia's leaders for a top-secret intelligence briefing in London ahead of meeting with the leaders of 50 other Commonwealth countries and a… Video, Audio
Red carpet for Ardern before 'wonderful' meeting with Merkel
Syria and Russia, free trade, regional security and coalition arrangements were the key topics discussed when Jacinda Ardern met German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. Video, Audio
Russian hacking forces urgent warning from US, UK
The US and UK have issued a rare urgent joint warning about worldwide cyberattacks. American and British cyber experts say Russian hackers have been infiltrating government agencies and internet… Audio
PM meets fellow "young guns" Macron & Trudeau in Paris
Free trade was top of the agenda when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with the leaders of France and Canada. Political reporter Craig McCulloch reports from Paris. Video, Audio
NZ closer to EU trade agreement with French support
New Zealand has edged closer to a free trade agreement with the European Union, having won the support of France to begin negotiations in the coming months. But that's not a complete greenlight yet -… Audio
Ardern en route to Europe to push for free trade
Jacinda Ardern flies out from New Zealand today for her first official trip to Europe as Prime Minister. She's en route to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London - but will also visit… Audio
New prisons not the answer - report
A report from the Prime Minister's chief science adviser has slammed the prison system - saying it's been driven by "tough on crime" dogma rather than data. And it says building new prisons is not the… Audio
NZ First MP Jenny Macroft silent over bullying accusation
National's Mark Mitchell says Jenny Marcroft told him - on behalf of a minister - to stop supporting a project in his electorate if he wanted it to get public funding. But New Zealand First says… Audio
Mt Albert housing plan a tight squeeze?
The government's plan to build up to 4000 houses on roughly 30 hectares of former Unitec campus land in the central Auckland suburb of Mt Albert is raising some eyebrows. The Opposition says that… Audio
MPs face off in Parliament after Greens give up questions
MPs faced off this afternoon in the first Question Time since the Green Party took the unprecedented step of handing over most of their questions to the National party. Audio
Defence Minister under fire over Air Force flights
The Defence Minister Ron Mark says he's the victim of a scurrilous attack after the National Party accused him of using military choppers and planes like a taxi service. The claim prompted Mr Mark to… Audio
Focus on Politics: Pacific Mission 2018
Jacinda Ardern has spent the week island-hopping in the Pacific - a whirlwind trip, meeting four nations' leaders and dishing out millions in aid. It was Ms Ardern's first trip to the region as Prime… Audio
Steven Joyce quits politics
The senior list MP and long-time National Party campaign manager says he's reconsidered his position since the party's change in leadership. Video, Audio
Prime Minister joins pantheon of Backbencher puppet
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been immortalised in puppet-form. The Backbencher pub - just across the road from the Beehive - has revealed the latest figure to join its vast array of political… Audio
