Jane Patterson

The Budget in May allocated $15 million for public media and today the Government announced it will be split between a new Innovation Fund, RNZ and NZ On Air. Video, Audio

Ray Smith has contradicted statements made by senior government ministers in Parliament, that a contract for the public private partnership to build the new Waikeria prison was already in place when… Video, Audio

In the largest defence purchase since the ANZAC frigates, the Government has signed off $2.3 billion to buy four Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States. Video, Audio

Russell McVeagh's 'disgraceful incidents' back in spotlight, Law Society welcomes Russell McVeagh review, Far-right speakers may be banned from entering NZ, Immigration NZ scraps deportation scheme Audio

The wheels fell off at a launch for new electric buses for the Wellington network, after the Environment Minister publicly called out the Regional Council over its treatments of bus drivers. Video, Audio

The eligibility rules for buying a Kiwibuild home have been revealed but the government's already being forced to defend why couples earning up to $180,000 can be in the running for them. Political… Video, Audio

A significant trade deal with the European Union - that's been years in the making - will be formally launched today. The European Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom is in the capital to meet with senior… Audio

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived at Auckland City Hospital to give birth to her baby. Her arrival at hospital means Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is now Acting Prime… Audio

The government has agreed to loosen its foreign house buyer ban, and will now exempt all Singaporean purchasers, and anyone who buys apartments off the plan. MPs considering the legislation have… Audio

Winston Peters has taken on the duties of Prime Minister even though he isn't technically in the role yet. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the developments with Susie Ferguson. Audio

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has unveiled details about a $35 tourist tax, as well as a new online authority that will screen some travellers before they're allowed into New Zealand. Political Editor… Video, Audio

The government has unveiled its plans to introduce a tourist tax in the second half of 2019. Most international visitors entering New Zealand for less than 12 months will be charged between $25 and… Audio

Police Minister Stuart Nash says 1800 more police on the streets won't result in a larger prison muster, despite Justice and Corrections saying 900 more prison beds would be needed. Video, Audio

Senior government ministers have refused to get drawn in to a full blown coalition dispute over the three strikes law, with both Labour and New Zealand First trying to shut the story down. Video, Audio

What looked like a smooth transition from Jacinda Ardern to Winston Peters has hit some turbulence with New Zealand First scuppering the repeal of the three strikes law and its leader re-igniting… Audio

There was only one winner but both major parties are claiming victory in the Northcote by-election. National's Dan Bidois won the seat on Saturday. However Labour's Shanan Halbert sliced thousands off… Audio