Jane Patterson
RNZ heads appear before Select Committee
Kathryn talks with RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson who's been at the select committee hearing where RNZ's chair and CEO have corrected the record over the meeting between former news executive… Audio
RNZ fronts up to correct record at select committee
RNZ's chief executive, Paul Thompson, and board chair, Richard Griffin, will reappear before a parliamentary select committee this morning to correct the record.The appearance follows the departure of… Audio
Government shakes up transport funding
The government has announced plans to increase public transport funding, initiatives to encourage walking and cycling, and a cut in funding for state highways. Jane Patterson discusses the details… Video, Audio
Broadcasting Minister digs in over RNZ controversy
Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran says she has no intention of resigning as minister, despite National accusing her of a cover-up over a meeting with RNZ's Head of Content Carol Hirschfeld. Video, Audio
Broadcasting Minister's meeting with Hirschfeld - analysis
Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran has remained in her role in the wake of the resignation of senior RNZ news executive Carol Hirschfeld. Ms Hirschfeld stepped down on Tuesday after misleading RNZ's… Audio
Ardern backs Curran over RNZ meeting
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is backing her Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran in the wake of the resignation of senior RNZ news executive Carol Hirschfeld. Ms Hirschfeld stepped down yesterday… Audio
PM backs Clare Curran after Carol Hirschfeld's resignation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is backing Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran in the wake of the resignation of high-profile RNZ news executive, Carol Hirschfeld. Video, Audio
Carol Hirschfeld resigns over meeting with Minister
RNZ Senior Manager, Carol Hirschfeld, has resigned over a meeting she had with the Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran last December.
The meeting has already attracted political criticism from… Audio
RBNZ issued with new instructions
The government has started the biggest shake up of the Reserve Bank in nearly 30 years with a new mandate and structure for setting interest rates. Video, Audio
Focus on Politics: Jones v. Air NZ
The blow up between New Zealand First Cabinet minister Shane Jones and Air New Zealand led to extraordinary exchanges between politicians and business leaders this week. Mr Jones' call for a cull of… Audio
Shane Jones vs Air NZ: What does it mean for govt coalition?
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones is claiming success over the storm he whipped up attacking Air New Zealand and calling for the chairman to resign. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had… Audio
Shane Jones' Air NZ row may make an awkward Obama dinner
Things may be awkward at the dinner being held for President Barack Obama in Auckland on Thursday night, with the attendance of government minister Shane Jones who's been launching concerted attacks… Audio
Oil permits process under scrutiny for carbon-free NZ future
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sparked confusion on Monday when she recieved a petition from Greenpeace calling for the end of oil exploration - which she said she was "actively considering". Since… Audio
Focus on Politics: International affairs
The world has been watching as the UK and Russia face off over the poisoning of a former Russian double agent. The leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued a… Audio
PM - Salisbury makes restarting Russia talks less likely
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it is less likely trade talks with Russia will resume in the wake of the Salisbury nerve agent attack. Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to John Campbell. Audio
'Our job is to promote every trade deal' - Winston Peters
Winston Peters says New Zealand's pursuit of a free trade deal with Russia has been complicated by the Salisbury nerve agent attack that's being blamed on Moscow. The Foreign Minister says there's… Audio
Peters denies Russia FTA could compromise EU trade deal
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he's had no indication from the European Union that New Zealand's pursuit of a free trade deal with Russia would hinder ongoing FTA negotiations. Audio
Labour contacted over another sexual assault claim
Labour Party's General Secretary Andrew Kirton says he was contacted today by someone who says they were a victim of sexual assault at a party event in the last 10 years. He spoke with Political… Audio
Young Labour sexual assault claims - political analysis
The Prime Minister is standing by the general secretary of the party despite him taking "too long" to respond to sexual assaults at a Young Labour summer camp.
A 20-year-old man put his hands down… Audio
