John Key
Minimum wage rises to $15.25 from April 1
The adult minimum hourly wage will rise 50 cents to $15.25 from 1 April, while the starting out and training minimum wage rates will increase by 40 cents. Audio
John Key says last chance to change flag before republic
The Prime Minister John Key says this flag referendum will be the last chance the country has to change the flag unless New Zealand becomes a republic. Audio
Governer General speaks at Christchurch quake memorial.
The Governor General Sir Jerry Mataparae was among the speakers at today's service along with mayor Lianne Dalziel. Audio
New Zealand swings into action to help Fiji
Fiji's Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama, has declared a 30-day state of emergency after Cyclone Winston caused widespread destruction at the weekend. New Zealand has pledged 50-thousand dollars as… Audio
PM to release Ponytail gossip columnist text
John Key is to release the text from a gossip columnist which triggered the so-called Ponytail Gate. Dr Andrew Geddis discusses the legal implications. Audio
John Key in Sydney to meet Australian PM
The Prime Minister is in Sydney today for talks with his Australian counterpart, Malcolm Turnbull and the fate of 267 aslyum seekers, including 37 babies, is likely to be on the agenda. Audio
PM's public support for the Lockwood flag at sod turning
Prime Minister John Key has worn the challenger flag, not the country's actual flag, on his lapel, for months now. Video, Audio
John Key opens door for babies in detention row to come here
John Key yesterday suggested the 37 babies who are among 260 aslyum seekers facing deportation to Nauru from Australia could be resettled here. Audio
Government may contribute to beach campaign
The Prime Minister John Key says the government may make a modest contribution to the campaign to buy an Abel Tasman beach if there is a shortfall. Audio
John Key reassures Canterbury the government won't walk away
The Prime Minister John Key says yesterday's Canterbury quake has been a painful blow for the city. Audio
Fiji's weaponry no concern for NZ, PM says
Prime Minister John Key says he's not concerned about Fiji's military receiving shipments of weapons donated by Russia.
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Barry Brickell
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien is the author of a number of books, including the 2013 book (with David Craig), His Own Steam: the Work of Barry Brickell. He will discuss the poetry… Audio
Jones slams Te Tii trustees over Waitangi day debacle
Former Northland-based Labour MP Shane Jones is among those calling for a shake up of Waitangi Day commemorations after this year's debacle. Audio
John Key on his Watangi Day no-show
The Prime Minister rejects suggestions he broke a long-standing promise by refusing to go to Waitangi this year. Audio
John Key on his Watangi Day no-show
The Prime Minister says his failure to appear at Waitangi this year after a dispute over his speaking rights is not a sign the Government's relationship with Maori is failing. Audio
PM appalled at Waitangi sex toy incident
A protester throwing a sex toy at a government minister is now the global image of Waitangi Day after making international headlines, Prime Minister John Key says.
Prime Minister won't attend Waitangi
The Prime Minister says he won't attend celebrations at Waitangi because it was unclear whether he could speak at Te Tii Marae. Audio
PM will attend Waitangi celebrations depite protest action
Prime Minister John Key put an end to the "will he" or "won't he" speculation today, confirming that he would be going to Waitangi on Friday, to the lower marae, or Te Tii. Audio
Prime Minister John Key discusses TPP signing
John Key says he expects the agreement to be signed as negotiated. Audio
John Key - Todd Niall
Prime Minister, John Key, has just delivered his first speech of the year in Auckland. RNZ National's Auckland Correspondent, Todd Niall, has been listening to the speech. Audio