Shane Jones
Shane Jones prepares to battle for Northland seat
Flamboyant New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is preparing for a big fight in the seat of Northland this year.
RNZ revealed in October Jones was expected to stand in the North and now he's all but said… Audio
Māori Party no set ally for National
The National Party may not be able to rely on partnering with the Māori Party after the election, even if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament.
National… Audio
Simon Bridges defends Waitangi speech after criticism
The Government's record on delivering for Māori, has been called into question by Simon Bridges at Waitangi - prompting both sides of the marae atea to rebuke him.
Since her first speech as Prime… Audio
Shane Jones under fire for calling Pania Newton a 'young putiputi'
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is not backing down on his criticism of Ihumātao protest leader Pania Newton.
Jones called Newton a "young putiputi" - meaning a young flower - during his visit to… Audio
Shane Jones hits back at conflict of interest claims
Shane Jones is hitting back at fresh criticisms of a conflict of interest saying he can meet with whoever he likes at Parliament's restaurant, Bellamy's, and he's not going to stop doing that.
When… Audio
Forestry company says it met Jones before PGF application
A forestry company with close links to New Zealand First says it made a presentation to Shane Jones about the project it was seeking a $15 million government loan for, months before Mr Jones says he… Audio
New details revealed on NZ First-linked company and Shane Jones’ office
New information released to RNZ reveals that Shane Jones' office was sent documents about a forestry company's bid for $15 million from the Provincial Growth Fund multiple times and many months before… Video, Audio
Ngāti Kahungunu claims it was 'tricked' into supporting PGF application
Ngāti Kahungunu says they've been tricked into supporting a Provincial Growth Funded water project they vehemently oppose.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council was awarded more than $30 million from the fund… Audio
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the… Audio
Retail politics on immigration via the media
Shane Jones’ low blow at the Indian community over partnership visas was followed up by others looking to score political points or to condemn him. But while the politics of it all preoccupied the…
AudioShane Jones elaborates on 'rednecks' comments
Forestry Minister Shane Jones welcomed hundreds of farmers who converged on Parliament yesterday to protest at forestry encroaching on agricultural land.
The lobby group 50 Shades of Green organised… Audio
Shane Jones unrepentant for comments about migrants
A "Bollywood Overreaction". That's how Shane Jones has described the Indian community's backlash to his comments last week where he said migrants could go home if they didn't like the Government's new… Audio
Pouring billions into keeping the regions healthy
Is the much-maligned Provincial Growth Fund making a difference in the regions? Audio
Pouring billions into keeping the regions healthy
Is the much-maligned Provincial Growth Fund making a difference in the regions?
AudioChange in visa policy tramples Indian marriage culture
Members of the Indian community are furious at a change in government policy they say tramples over Indian marriage culture. New Zealand Indians who go to India to marry in an arranged marriage are no… Audio
NZ First says 'get on the first plane home if you're not happy'
The message from New Zealand First to Indians in New Zealand, disgruntled with changes to immigration policy - get on the first plane home if you're not happy.A change in approach immigration… Audio
NZ First youth wing flex muscles at annual conference
Move over Grey Power, here comes Young New Zealand First. The youth wing of the party not only won over its leader at the weekend's conference, but the majority of the membership too. Young New… Audio
Big win for NZF youth wing at annual conference
The youth wing of the New Zealand First party had a big win at the annual conference yesterday when it convinced the majority of members to reconsider drug policy. It's now up to MPs to make the final… Audio
AR15 photo no reflection on Cabinet position - Shane Jones
Cabinet Minister Shane Jones has stumbled into a new faux pas - with photos emerging of him on holiday using a semi-automatic gun banned in New Zealand in the wake of the mosque attacks.
The New… Video, Audio
