John Key
RNZ sanctioned for anti-social social media messages
The online news media regulator has ruled RNZ didn’t act quickly enough when unpleasant and extreme comments appeared on Facebook recently. When are the media responsible for bad things other people… Video, Audio
RNZ sanctioned for anti-social social media messages
The online news media regulator has ruled RNZ didn’t act quickly enough when unpleasant and extreme comments appeared on Facebook recently. When are the media responsible for bad things other people…
Video, AudioPreliminary flag referendum results to be released
Prime Minister John Key says he won't be disappointed if the flag doesn't change, because the process has got people talking. Video, Audio
Fonterra to delay pay despite profit lift
Fonterra's strong result shows it can pay its suppliers on time, Prime Minister John Key says - but the company is standing by its payment delays. Video, Audio
PM under pressure to disclose how much spent on legal costs
The Prime Minister is coming under pressure to disclose how much taxpayer's money has been spent on legal costs in so-called Teapot-Tapes defamation case. Deputy Political Editor Chris Bramwell… Audio
Taxpayers will not foot bill for PM's suit
Taxpayers won't be footing the bill to settle the Prime Minister's defamation case with a journalist, but only because he's prevented from doing so by Parliament's rules. Audio
John Key dismisses Maori fisheries trust legal action
John Key is dismissing claims the Kermadec Islands ocean sanctuary rides roughshod over the rights of local Maori because they can fish elsewhere. Audio
No apology from govt over 'jihadi brides' claims
The government will not apologise to members of the Muslim community, who say they feel maligned by last year's coverage of the New Zealand jihadi brides.
Govt will not apologise for comments about jihadi brides
The Prime Minister John Key is under fire over accusations that he's been scaremongering over so-called "jihadi brides" but said he would not be apologising. Audio
GCSB gets new director
Andrew Hampton is to be the new director of the Government Communications Security Bureau.
PM calls Little ignorant on banking
The Government has slammed Labour's idea of strong-arming banks to lower interest rates. Audio
NZ hopes for peace talks following Russia's withdrawal
Russia's withdrawal of troops from Syria is a positive move, but New Zealand is still waiting to see how the situation plays out, the prime minister says.
PM meets Iranian Foreign Minister in Wellington
The Prime Minister, John Key, has met with the Iranian Foreign Minister in his Beehive office this afternoon. Audio
US intelligence director arrives in NZ
The Prime Minister says he will meet with the Director of United States National Intelligence, James Clapper, who is currently in New Zealand. Audio
John Key backs irrigation schemes even as dairy slides
John Key responded to the call from the tourism industry calling for a five-year ban on new irrigation schemes. Audio
John Key says as many as 10 pct of dairy farmers could fail
The Prime Minister John Key has put a figure on how many dairy farmers could fail because of the dairy downturn. Audio
PM confronted burglar in his home
Prime Minister John Key has shared his experience of being burgled three times and says he understands the frustration other victims feel.
Key backs Barclay over staff resignations
The Prime Minister John Key is backing his young rookie MP Todd Barclay following the resignation of three of his staff. Audio
Rising cost of new drugs poses challenge for Pharmac
As highlighted earlier this morning by our health reporter Karen Brown, the rising cost of new drugs including cancer treatments is becoming a major challenge for health authorities including Pharmac.
…NZ firms nervously await Brexit referendum
Insight explores New Zealand's increasing focus on doing business with the Asia-Pacific region and where that leaves trade with Europe. Audio
