Jane Patterson

UN suspends aid convoys in Syria after attack; from New York RNZ political editor Jane Patterson says foreign ministers meeting at the UN are reporting some advances in preserving fragile truce. Audio

Prime Minister John Key is warning the United States could lose some of its political power in the Asia Pacific if it does not ratify the Trans Pacific Partnership. Jane Patterson reports. Audio

Our political editor Jane Patterson, in New York, where Prime Minister John Key is upbeat about progress on the deal with the Gulf states, and the TPP. Audio

There was no sign of the fierce political rivalry that used to exist between the Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor Helen Clark as they met to "talk tactics" in New York. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key will be walking into an international firestorm when he chairs a meeting at the United Nations on the Syrian crisis this week. Our Political Editor Jane Patterson is… Audio

The United Nations has wrapped up an emergency session after the US admitted carrying out air strikes that killed dozens of Syrian government soldiers. Our Political Editor spoke to the Foreign… Audio

Environment minister Nick Smith is leaving the door open to an agreement on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary - but says any "no-take" agreements with Maori would have to be written into law. Audio

RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson analyses the political fallout of the Kermadecs stoush. Audio

The relationship between the National Party and its support partner, the Maori Party, is under serious strain over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill. Audio

A Wairarapa business woman says being the victim of a cyber ransom attack was a very disturbing experience and she's urging others to take measures to protect themselves. Audio

Minister of Education Hekia Parata is assuring teachers and parents that no funding decisions have been made, following the rejection of a proposal to introduce "global funding". Audio

Workplace Relations Minister Michael Woodhouse is asking officials for more information in response to revelations that one in ten employees in New Zealand are working without a written contract. Audio

RNZ political editor doubts an early election is on the cards and reflects on the NZ First annual conference. Audio

Much of the debate around national security centres around the threat of a physical terrorist attack in New Zealand, but cyber security is also gaining an increasing amount of attention. The… Audio

Cyber attacks, on businesses and individuals, are on the rise. The GCSB says it's detecting 900 different attacks every month. Audio

Cyber ransoming, where hackers seize files or intellectual property and demand money for their return, appears to be increasing, Minister Responsible for the GCSB Christopher Finlayson says. Audio

The former Prime Minister, Helen Clark, faces a crucial vote in the next 24 hours when the United Nations Security Council holds its third straw poll on who should be the next Secretary-General. Audio

Local councils now have the power decide whether businesses can open in their area on Easter Sunday. Parliament has passed law on what it acknowledges is a contentious issue, but says allowing… Audio