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Political parties have just a few hours left to campaign before they leave it to the voters to decide the future direction of the country. National's leader John Key has made ominous warnings about… Audio

Political parties have just a few hours left to campaign before they leave it to the voters to decide the future direction of the country. National's leader John Key has made ominous warnings about… Audio

With just one week to go before the election some political leaders are calling for the campaign to get back on track, rather than focus on a cup of tea gone wrong. Audio

National says campaign on track despite focus on Key; Radio New Zealand political editor discusses campaign; Don Brash says his leadership is solid; Pike River anniversary service 'will be… Audio

The leaders of the two main political parties faced off in the only public debate between Phil Goff and John Key to be held during the election campaign, in Christchurch last night. Audio

The PM as DJ; the focus on political personalities over policies; the ownership of NZ media and mocking McCaw on the day of a milestone. Audio

Our Political Editor Brent Edwards looks at the political ramifications of a successful or otherwise Rugby World Cup. Audio

Our political reporter, Chris Bramwell, looks at the new rules limiting election campaign spending and advertising which are now in force for the November 26 General Election. Audio

Chris Bramwell looks at what the arrival of the Mana Party means for the political landscape. Audio

It's no longer politics as usual in Christchurch following a series of devastating earthquakes. Not everyone in the city and its surrounding areas is happy with last week's offer to buy out those… Audio

For the second week running, politics has been dominated not by the major parties, but by the activities of two minor-party politicians at opposite ends of the political spectrum. Audio

It's ANZAC weekend, a time when the country reflects on the past sacrifices made by New Zealand's servicemen and women. The Defence Force is about to undergo a major overhaul. Political reporter Danya… Audio

The replacement for the controversial Foreshore and Seabed Act is making its way through Parliament and is set to become law in the coming weeks. Our political reporter Chris Bramwell has been… Audio

In the wake of last week's devastating earthquake in Christchurch, political parties put aside partisan differences as they offered support to the city. Audio

Sharples says Maori Party's had"a gutsful"of Harawira; Te Tai Tokerau angered by Hone Harawira's suspension; Comment from RNZ political reporter; Tougher law for assaulting police in the works; Unions… Audio

The ACT Party's economic spokesperson Sir Roger Douglas returned to Parliament in 2008 after an 18-year absence. His commitment to liberal economic policies remains undiminished, but his voice in… Audio

Julian Robins looks at JRR Tolkein's Hobbit tale from a distinctly New Zealand political perspective. Audio

This week our political reporter, Chris Bramwell, takes a closer look at Labour's plans to change the rules around foreign investment. Audio

Name suppression laws have recently been under the legal and political microscope, and this week the Government released its plans to make it harder to get names and evidence suppressed. Audio

Law experts have criticised the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act for creating a dangerous precedent. Our political editor Brent Edwards weighs up the arguments for and against the… Audio

This week the Government unveiled its long awaited response to the Law Commission's review of liquor laws. Political reporter Chris Bramwell takes a look at the Government's plan to tackle the… Audio

Rarely in this country has the dirty laundry of a governing political party been so thoroughly aired as has happened to the ACT Party. Heather Roy was unceremoniously rolled as deputy at a caucus… Audio

Monetary policy on the whole has tended to be supported on a bi-partisan basis by political parties but recently Labour has broken ranks calling for a rethink. Audio

Shane Jones faces an uncertain political future after revelations this week he used his ministerial credit card to pay to watch pornographic movies at hotels when he was a Labour minister. Spending by… Audio

Parliament's third largest political party, the Greens, are gathering in Christchurch this weekend for the party's annual general meeting. And for the first time in 15 years, it will be without the… Audio

One of the Maori Party's key policy goals is becoming a reality, with Tariana Turia named as the Whanau Ora Minister this week, and a group named to run the controversial new programme. It's being… Audio

The Government has again taken aim at the Public Service, with warnings of further job cuts, departmental mergers and the hunt for the source of leaked Cabinet papers. Already almost 1500 jobs have… Audio

In recent weeks the National and Maori Parties have been speaking at cross-purposes over some key policies. With an alternative to the Foreshore and Seabed Act under consideration, the rollout of… Audio

In his statement to Parliament this week, the Prime Minister signalled the Government would raise the tax on goods and services but cut personal tax rates. The proposal has prompted strong political… Audio

Sean Plunket asked John Key why an increase in GST had suddenly appeared as the focus of the tax programme when it would hit lower income earners the hardest. Radio New Zealand political editor Brent… Audio