Jane Patterson
Defence Force still insisting no civilian deaths
Political Editor Jane Patterson analyses the fallout from revelations in Nicky Hager's book Hit and Run Audio
PM doesn't rule out inquiry into Afghanistan attack
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson discusses reports former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed civilians were killed in an attack in Afghanistan. Audio
PM Bill English resists calls for inquiry into SAS raid claims
The Defence Force says an investigation into the SAS operation in Afghanistan concluded the allegations they killed civilians were unfounded and it stands by those findings. Audio
Defence must front up on Hit & Run's claims
Power Play - It is untenable for the NZDF to refuse to answer specific questions about NZ's involvement in alleged attacks on civilians in Afghanistan in 2010, writes Jane Patterson.
Political Editor Jane Patterson
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson updates Kathryn Ryan on feedback to Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson's Hit and Run, saying this now places New Zealand front and centre. Audio
RNZ political editor looks at potential SAS fallout
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson looks at the possible political fallout from the new allegations of an SAS coverup. Audio
John Key to bow out of Parliament after 8 years as PM
John Key talks to Political Editor Jane Patterson about why he backs Bill English's decision to raise the pension age, and how he will accept a $51,000 a year annuity paid to former Prime Ministers. Video, Audio
MPs plan to tackle climate change
Thirty-five politicians are part of a group that commissioned the report "Net Zero in New Zealand", setting out the way forward for New Zealand to acheive zero emissions by 2050, as our political… Audio
John Key, David Cunliffe to leave Parliament at same time in April
Former Prime Minister John Key and his opponent at the last election, Labour's David Cunliffe have struck a deal to both leave Parliament without having to wait for the September election. Audio
Labour won't commit to $20 billion Defence Force upgrade
Last year the government unveiled the multi-billion dollar plan to equip the Defence Force with new aircraft, combat vessels and weaponry, as well as a major upgrade to its property. The Labour leader… Audio
Jane Patterson unpicks the major parties' tax cut policies
"This is MMP in action." Our political editor Jane Patterson analyses all the different positions on tax. Audio
Prime Minister warns NZ could suffer from Trump's border tax
Government ministers are nervously watching developments in the United Sates, amidst worries a border tax might be introduced by Donald Trump. America is this country's fourth largest trade partner… Audio
Former trade negotiator warns of potential trade war with US
A former trade negotiator is warning of a potential trade war if the American President goes ahead with a proposal to impose a tax on imports into the United States. Charles Finny talks to Jane… Audio
Focus on Politics for 10 March 2017
The Prime Minister has taken a political gamble, and laid out a plan to increase the age of entitlement for superannuation - but not for another 20 years. Under John Key the National -led government… Audio
Pension age rise debate dominated by talk of young being ripped off
Parliament was today dominated by a back and forth between politicians about National's decision to raise the Superannuation age from 65 to 67. Audio
New broom PM sweeps away Key's promise not to raise age
Our Political Editor Jane Patterson says four years ago Steven Joyce was arguing that Superannuation was affordable and Labour was saying that any responsible government should be taking urgent action… Audio
Cross-party problems for Bill's super switch
Power Play - Bill English's superannuation change might not find cross-party support, but he doesn't think it a risky move, writes Jane Patterson.
What needs to be done about superannuation
Jane Patterson, RNZ's political editor on the planned rise in new zealand superannuation and economic commentator Brian Fallow talks about means testing and the other superannuation measures the… Audio
Labour nominates Peters for Intelligence and Security Committee
The vacancy is a result of David Shearer's resignation, and Winston Peters is telling people not to read between the lines and to not assume the nomination means a working relationship with Labour. Audio
Jacinda Ardern likely to be elected unopposed to deputy role
RNZ political editor says it appears Jacinda Adern will be elected as Labour's deputy leader next week without opposition. Annette King is quitting the position. Audio
