John Key
Don't take car keys, says PM, I'd do it again, says man
John Key has waded into the row over people grabbing tourists' car keys, saying don't do it - but a Dunedin man's replied saying he had no choice and would do it again. Audio
Move to link MP's pay rises to the average public sector pay
The Government's move to link MP's pay rises to the average public sector pay increase has received widespread political support. Audio
PM - terror threat could rise in wake of military commitment
As details of a military alliance between New Zealand and Australia in Iraq continue to be worked through, the Prime Minister has acknowledged that the relationship could result in an increased terror… Audio
Key says political firestorm needs to be taken away
MPs say they're reluctant to accept a pay rise that'll boost their pay packets by at least eight thousand dollars a year. Audio
Prime Minister disappointed by MP pay decision
The Prime Minister John Key is far from happy with the pay decision, and intends to change the law surrounding it. Audio
Question Time for 25 February 2015
- METIRIA TUREI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement "Get some guts and join the right side"?
- ANDREW BAYLY to the Minister of Finance: What are the features of the new social…
Prime Minister on military deployment to Iraq
Prime Minister John Key on the government's decision to deploy the military to Iraq to fight Islamic State. Audio
Sending troops to Iraq right decision - PM
One hundred and forty-three defence force personnel will travel to Taji, just north of Baghdad, in May to train the Iraqi army for their war against Islamic State. Audio
Fierce opposition to decision to deploy troops to Iraq
The Prime Minister, John Key, faced fierce opposition in Parliament yesterday after he announced New Zealand would be sending a deployment of soldiers to Iraq, to train the local security forces. Audio
John Key on sending troops to Iraq
The Government's announced New Zealand soldiers will be sent to Iraq, with the first of them heading to Baghdad next month. Audio
John Key on Iraq
The Prime Minister makes the long-expected announcement in Parliament this afternoon that New Zealand will send about 140 soldiers to Iraq to train troops in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
Little response from export markets to fruit fly finds
Export markets haven't signalled any restrictions yet on New Zealand produce, following the discovery of a fourth Queensland fruit fly in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn. Audio
Prime Minister on NZ troops in Iraq
In details leaking out from across the Tasman this morning, The Australian newspaper is reporting details of a joint forces involvement of 300 Australian and 100 New Zealand soldiers, to be based at… Audio
PM comments on SkyCity funding
This morning Mr Key has shrugged off the oppositions criticism, rejecting suggestions the Government has bowed to public pressure over the issue. Audio
PM surprised by turn of events in Australia
Prime Minister John Key speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Prime Minister justifies involvement against ISIS
The Prime Minister has used his speech at Waitangi to justify support of the international fight against Islamic State. Audio
Jordan begins earth-shattering revenge
In Jordan there's been a swift response to the grisly killing of one of its fighter pilots who was shown being burnt alive by Islamic State in a graphic video. Audio
Key faces more questions about timing
John Key is facing more questions about exactly when he knew about the matters that led to the resignation of MP Mike Sabin. Audio
PM indicates potential dates for Northland by-election
The Prime Minister has indicated that the Northland by-election will be held in mid to late March. Audio
Focus on Politics for 30 January 2015
This week both the Prime Minister, John Key, and the Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, delivered their state-of-the-nation speeches in Auckland, with Mr Key outlining more details of the… Audio
