Jane Patterson
Labour’s Greg O'Connor ahead in early poll counts for Ohariu
'Hopefully enough people have realised that I need their votes" - Labour candidate for Ohariu Greg O'Connor is ahead in early poll results. Video, Audio
National steady on 46% after 30% of votes counted
National's attacks on Labour's economic credibility has had a great impact on the votes, as well as the party's ability to point to initiatives they have already taken, RNZ Political editor Jane… Video, Audio
‘Strong start but early days’ - Steven Joyce
National campaign manager Steven Joyce says the results are subject to change throughout the evening as 'there's been so much change throughout the campaign'. Jane Patterson asks him to respond to… Video, Audio
RNZ Election Special begins
RNZ's election special kicks off. Political Editor Jane Patterson and Maori Affairs correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes join John Campbell in the RNZ studio. Video, Audio
Focus on Politics for 22 September 2017
The day before the polls close in New Zealand, RNZs Poll of Polls shows National widening its lead over Labour, but when you add in the Greens they are pretty much even. While we've heard a lot about… Audio
The 2017 election campaign winds to a close
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson wraps up the election campaign as it comes to an end. Video, Audio
Election 2017: Stardust vs status quo on last campaign day
On the last day of campaigning we talk to our reporters who have been out in with the party leaders for the entire campaign. Whoever comes out on top in tomorrow's election, Bill English or Jacinda… Audio
Both Labour and National could form Govt according to final election poll
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins John Campbell in the studio to discuss the latest poll which has National on 46 percent and Labour on 37 percent. Video, Audio
Election 2017 final leaders' debate - who won?
There are just two days to go in the election campaign and National is now on a 44 percent average in RNZ's Poll of Polls, four points ahead of Labour which sits at 40 percent. It's as a result of the… Audio
Election 2017: Fuel crisis unwanted in final days of campaign
New Zealanders are flocking to the polling booths early, with more than half a million casting advance votes by the end of Monday. Activities to mark Suffrage Day on Tuesday may see the total of votes… Audio
More than 100k votes cast yesterday as campaigns ramp up
The National and Labour leaders stayed true to form today, with Bill English campaigning in the true-blue Kaikoura electorate, while Jacinda Ardern was in the capital. Audio
More than 100k votes cast yesterday as campaigns ramp up
The National and Labour leaders stayed true to form today, with Bill English campaigning in the true-blue Kaikoura electorate, while Jacinda Ardern was in the capital. Video, Audio
Focus on Politics for 15 September 2017
The election is rapidly approaching and it's still anyone's game. National and Labour are neck and neck in the countdown to September 23rd and there's still plenty happening on the campaign trail. Audio
Labour ditches first-term tax plan as polls tighten
Labour has announced it will not make first-term tax changes from working group recommendations after facing attacks from National over its plan.
But Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson… Audio
RNZ's political editor analyses latest polls
With just one week of campaigning left the RNZ's latest Poll of Polls shows the two major parties in a virtual dead heat. Audio
Labour, National both up in 1News Colmar Brunton poll
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll. Audio
Labour releases full tax plan
Labour has pulled a major reversal in how it would carry out its proposed tax plan, in an attempt to counter National's continued attacks. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Audio
Election 17 ramps up with early votes, volatile polls
Advanced voting has started, two weeks before election day, with about 40,000 people voting on the first day. It compares with the 2014 election where about 49,500 people cast their vote in the first… Audio
Winston Peters wants to know Labour's tax plans before forming
The New Zealand First leader says Labour should be able to tell him and the public about its tax plans before the election. Video, Audio
Focus on Politics for 8 September 2017
New Zealand is another week closer to the September 23rd election, and the race could not be tighter. National and Labour are neck in neck in RNZ Polls of Polls and the rest of the political parties… Audio
