John Key
Video: John Key responds to AG's report into Saudi sheep scandal
The Prime Minister John Key says the Gulf free trade agreement is close: "The Saudis are moving to the yes camp". Mr Key says the Saudi sheep deal helped in that - and New Zealand will be promoted in… Video, Audio
Maori MPs support First Nations protest at Standing Rock
The Labour Party's Kelvin Davis is urging the government to support the First Nations people's protest at Standing Rock in North Dakota. But John Key says it's a domestic American matter. Audio
David Cunliffe will not stand again in 2017
The former Labour leader and MP for New Lynn, David Cunliffe, is quitting politics after 17 years in Parliament. His colleagues acknowlede a job well done and wish him well in his new career. Audio
PM says crime rates down, but increase in some types of crime
The Prime Minister says overall crime rates are continuing to drop, but acknowledges there has been an increase in certain types of crime. Audio
PM discusses Labour's light rail plans
Prime Minister John Key dismisses Labour's light rail plan for Auckland, saying buses are the best option. Audio
Indian PM to work towards 'early conclusion' of trade deal
India has given its strongest indication yet it wants to finalise a free-trade deal with New Zealand, following talks between the John Key and the Indian prime minister in New Delhi. Video
Academic weighs in on economics of Parker bout
A specialist in sports event economics, Sam Richardson, says the economic argument for Duco to get Major Events funding for Joseph Parker's forthcoming world heavyweight boxing fight is "not… Audio
India NZ FTA back on track as Prime Ministers meet
The Prime Minister John Key and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi say negotiations toward a free trade agreement are back on track. Audio
Key heartened by fta progress following talks with Indian PM
The Prime Minister John Key says talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have lent new momentum to stalled free trade negotiations. Audio
Key hopes to give India free trade talks a boost
The Prime Minister John Key is hoping his visit to India will add some political momentum to the long running free trade talks between the two countries. Audio
PM's delegation to India delayed as Boeing breaks down
The Prime Minister's official delegation to India has been delayed, after the air force plane he was travelling in broke down during a stopover in Australia. Free trade and education issues will be… Audio
Ruling against 'Planet Key' ban upheld
The writer of the parody song 'Planet Key' feels vindicated by the Court of Appeal's decision finding the Electoral Commission was wrong to ban it.
Will Parata's departure leave unfinished work?
Education Minister Hekia Parata has denied that she's leaving the Beehive before seeing through some major reforms in her portfolio. Video, Audio
PM rejects report that immigrants favoured over young NZers
Prime Minister John Key is rejecting the Salvation Army's criticisms that his government is using immigration to solve skill shortages, rather than training young New Zealanders Audio
$15m boost to tackle drug abuse
Nearly $15 million seized from criminals will pay for 15 initiatives to tackle drug abuse. The number of people using P is dropping, but more still needs to be done, John Key says. Audio
John Key defends Government's record on tackling housing
John Key denies the Government is not doing enough to improve housing supply in Auckland and tells Kim Hill it is comprehensively tackling the problems of poverty in New Zealand Audio
Official welcome likely for Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is coming to New Zealand later this month, and John Key says it's "highly likely" New Zealand will host him. Audio
By-election campaigning begins
As Phil Goff leaves Parliament to take up the Auckland Mayoralty reins, the jostling for his Mount Roskill seat begins. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton
Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills discuss the local body election results, what now for a Mt Roskill by-election as Phil Goff vacates the seat and John Key on child poverty. Audio
Prime Minister responds to Auckland's new mayor's plans
Prime Minister John Key congratulates Phil Goff on his win but isn't leaping at Phil Goff's suggestions on how to ease congestion and housing. Audio