Green Party
Greens' Shaw refuses to give answer on benefit fraud
Greens co-leader James Shaw won't say whether he believes it is acceptable to lie to a government agency if a child is going hungry, as the party moves to suspend two of its MPs. Video, Audio
What next for the Greens?
Lynn Freeman speaks with political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams. Audio
"This won't destroy the Greens" - Jeanette Fitzsimons
Is the Green Party in meltdown as it moves to expel two of its 14 MPs at caucus this morning? Kennedy Graham and David Clendon yesterday spoke out against the co-leader Metiria Turei, saying her… Audio
VIDEO: Green Party in chaos after two MPs rebel
The Green Party is in chaos after the shock announcement by two of its MPs that they have lost confidence in Metiria Turei. Video
Green MPs threaten to quit if Turei doesn't resign
RNZ Political reporter on threats from two Green MPs to resign if Metiria Turei does not quit as co-leader. Audio
Calling time on omnipresent pundits
As the usual suspects take up ever more air time ahead of the election, is it time New Zealand took up the suggestion of Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein and put time limits on our… Video, Audio
Calling time on omnipresent pundits
As the usual suspects take up ever more air time ahead of the election, is it time New Zealand took up the suggestion of Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein and put time limits on our…
Video, AudioGreens' Turei won't seek to be a minister
The co-leader says she will not be resigning, but is ruling herself out of ministerial positions over historical benefit and voting admissions. Video
Benefit controversy kills Metiria Turei's ministerial chances
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei won't be a minister if in government, despite publically wanting the social development portfolio in the past. Video, Audio
Turei's tipping point - how did we get here?
Embattled Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei has ruled herself out of any post-election ministerial portfolios, but how did she get to this point?
Auditor-General's job not 'tenable' - Greens
There is cloud over the Office of the Auditor-General and it is untenable for Martin Matthews to remain in his role, the Green Party says.
Metiria Turei under investigation for benefit fraud
Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei, is under investigation for benefit fraud. Audio
Voters to choose: tax cuts or more social spending
Labour has presented voters with its alternative to the government's planned tax cuts, with plans to spend billions of dollars more spent on health, education and family incomes.
Greens co-leader admits benefit fraud
Launching the Green Party's Families Package at the annual conference - which would tax the rich more and the poor less, scrap drug testing and other rules for beneficiaries as well as giving them a… Audio
Coalition collapse?
Before the votes have even been cast the coalition talks for the opposition parties appear to have already stalled. Audio
Greens and NZ First not ruling out working together
The two parties have not ruled out working together after September, despite trading insults over election policies. Audio
Greens hit out at NZ First during campaign launch
The Green Party has attacked New Zealand First during its campaign launch in Nelson, accusing them of divisive politics that set New Zealanders against each other.
Green Party to contest Nick Smith's Nelson seat
The Green Party will fight National's Nick Smith for the Nelson seat in this year's election, the first time the party has tried to win a seat since 1999.
Greens to campaign for electorate seat for first time in 18 years
The Green party will contest Nick Smith's seat in Nelson. It announced today former journalist and Nelson City Councillor Matt Lawry would run on a 'two ticks' campaign in the electorate. Video, Audio
Greens aim to boost refugee intake by thousands
The Green Party wants to increase New Zealand's annual refugee intake to 4000 within six years, and allow community and church groups to bring in a further 1000. Audio
