Labour
Bryce Edwards: Judith Collins 'the big rival to watch'
Political scientist Bryce Edwards says the One News-Colmar Brunton poll shows Judith Collins is the "definite replacement" if Simon Bridges is no longer National's leader. Audio
Hawke's Bay growers say long term labour solution needed
Pipfruit growers in Hawke's Bay who feared their fruit being left to rot have welcomed the Government's declaration of a seasonal labour shortage. The move will allow some visitor visa-holders to take… Video, Audio
National, Labour clash over select committee representation
Labour tried to scramble to get cover for a select committee meeting today after Tamati Coffey called in sick, but the replacement arrived 30 seconds too late and National MPs refused to come back in… Audio
Rocky start for National as MPs return to Parliament
MPs returned to Parliament today less than 24 hours after a key political poll showed the opposition party behind Labour for the first time in more than a decade. And that isn't National leader Simon… Video, Audio
National down 3.6 points, Labour up 4.9 points in Newshub poll
A political poll has shown National drop below Labour for the first time in its history. The Newshub-Reid Research poll just released has National dropping 3.6 points to 41.6 - the party's worst… Audio
Peeni Henare, Labour's Maori Caucus
Labour MP Peeni Henare, who is Ngapuhi has played a significant role at this year's official commemorations at Te Whare Runanga. The MP for Tamaki Makaurau has family links to both Northland and… Audio
PM to Waitangi: There’s still so much to do
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to do more for Māori during her speech at Waitangi today. Protest was minimal during the party leaders' speeches, but it was a different story when Don Brash… Video, Audio
Binding cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 election
The referendum on cannabis for personal use will be held at the 2020 general election.
Growing in Gisborne: the future looks as rosy as a Jazz apple
Business is "going really, really well" at the apple, kiwifruit and grape orchard near Gisborne that Tim Egan co-owns. Apples and kiwifruit are replacing traditional crops like sweet corn, peas and… Audio
Growing in Gisborne: the future looks as rosy as a Jazz apple
Business is "going really, really well" at the apple, kiwifruit and grape orchard near Gisborne that Tim Egan co-owns. Apples and kiwifruit are replacing traditional crops like sweet corn, peas and…
AudioWhat's up at the Labour Party Conference
Deputy political editor Chris Bramwell looks ahead to what can be expected on day 2 of the Labour Party Conference being held in Dunedin. Audio
Labour up to 45%, National down to 43% in new poll
A new political opinion poll indicates the furore over rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross has only slightly dented National's fortunes. Political scientist Bryce Edwards tells Lisa Owen the party would be pleased… Audio
Politics with Mills and Morten
Political commentators Stephen Mills and Brigitte Morten discuss Simon Bridges handling of the Jami-Lee Ross situation with Kathryn, and also look at MMP changes. Audio
New Zealand’s refugee quota increased to 1500
The Government will hike the refugee quota from 1000 to 1500, as Labour pledged in its campaign - but not until July 2020. Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
NZ First flags concerns about labour law change
Unions say they're worried Labour may cave to pressure from New Zealand First, and ditch a controversial planned labour law change. Audio
Customs Minister steps aside after claims of shoving
RNZ has learned the inquiry which forced Meka Whaitiri to step aside as Customs Minister centres on an allegation she manhandled her new press secretary. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a… Audio
Business surveys generally pessimistic under Labour - Robertson
Business confidence has slumped to a seven-year low. Is the government worried? Finance Minister Grant Robertson tells Guyon Espiner business surveys generally more pessimistic under Labour… Audio
Is the government flailing?
The Dominion Post written a rather scathing review of the government's latest slip ups, saying it must find it feet and quickly. Can the latest wage and pay disputes can be blamed on the current… Audio
KPMG Agribusiness Agenda 2018
KPMG released its ninth Agribusiness Agenda at Mystery Creek this week. In forming the report authors talk to leaders from every primary sector you can think of. Audio
KPMG Agribusiness Agenda 2018
KPMG released its ninth Agribusiness Agenda at Mystery Creek this week. In forming the report authors talk to leaders from every primary sector you can think of.
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