Jane Patterson

Labour and the Greens have limited time to sort out exactly how they might work together this term - with the Greens expected to present the possible governing arrangements to their membership by the… Audio

National Party MPs have emerged from their first post election caucus with a public show of unity after its disastrous result.

Their numbers were slashed from 54 to 35 and could go even lower after… Video, Audio

The National Party caucus is holding its first meeting since its election trouncing by Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party at the weekend. In total 21 MPs lost their seats as a red wave swept the country… Audio

National's caucus will today begin the task of trying to pick up the pieces, as it first meeting following the weekend's crushing defeat.

The 21 MPs who have lost their seats, been too low on the… Audio

RNZ’s Political Editor Jane Patterson discusses the new landscape since Labour's landslide victory on Saturday night, winning an outright majority - the first time this has been achieved under MMP… Audio

The election has delivered a huge win for Labour, with a red wave sweeping across the country, including in traditionally safe blue seats.

National will meet tomorrow to farewell MPs and start… Audio

 RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Karyn Hay to talk about the last televised Leader's Debate, the latest poll results and the final hours until New Zealand's General Election. Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen about the end of the election campaign for 2020, and what we might see on election day. Video, Audio

Time is running out for the National leader, Judith Collins, to turn her party's fortunes around.

New Zealanders have until 7 o'clock on Saturday night to have their say, and National has been… Audio

It's less than a week until Election Day and parties are making last-ditch attempts to lure anyone who hasn't voted.

So, how are they doing?

Jane Patterson is RNZ's Political Editor. Audio

Campaigning continues today as the major parties target marginal seats in the final week of voting.

Judith Collins and Jacinda Ardern both hit the capital today, as their nationwide roadshow… Audio

Record numbers of voters have cast their votes early for the election.

Around 500,000 people were predicted to cast their vote over the weekend.

Political editor Jane Patterson speaks to Susie… Audio

One week out from the election and National has failed to close the gap with Labour in the latest 1News Colmar Brunton Poll.

The Labour Party remains at a comfortable 47 percent, while the National… Audio

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says all parties but his are using 'plants' on the campaign trail, to make sure they get an enthusiastic reception, and positive media coverage. Audio

Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins faced off at the Press Leaders' Debate last night.

The lively debate covered issues like housing, climate change and the economy.

RNZ's Political Editor Jane… Audio

New Zealanders started heading to polling booths with the start of early voting on Saturday - including a good number of political leaders.

The Electoral Commission expects record numbers to cast… Audio

It's been another busy week on the campaign trail - with a lively combative leaders' debate, a slew of policy announcements and - of course - charges being laid after the Serious Fraud Office's… Audio

Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins faced off again in the second leaders debate on Wednesday night.

The Newshub debate, hosted by Patrick Gower, gave the pair plenty to fight about, but also something… Audio

Winston Peters has been on the attack after news the SFO has laid charges following the investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation.

Neither of the two people charged is a Minister, sitting… Audio