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A new report is emphasizing the importance of community engagement in dealing with climate change.

The report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP says involving… Audio

By Susan Strongman: Retired and living alone in Hamilton, Mum ticks a lot of the boxes that put her at risk of loneliness. Audio

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto.

The University said Clark is a leader known for championing equity, sustainability and… Audio

Loneliness is a health issue that must be addressed urgently say the former director and deputy director of The Helen Clark Foundation, Kathy Errington and Dr Holly Walker. They speak to Jesse about… Audio

After a devastating collapse in their vote on election night, the Labour Party is examining what went so wrong and who is best to lead them from the opposition benches. 

Current and former MPs alike… Audio

The Israeli Ambassador says he would welcome any discussions with the New Zealand Government, but is yet to receive any contact from the caretaker ministers.

In a rare interview, Ambassador Ran… Audio

The UN's secretary general Antonio Guterres says he is "shocked by misinterpretations" of his comments about Israel's bombardment and blockade of the Gaza strip.

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad… Audio

In a public address to the government of Samoa Helen Clark apologised to the people for past injustices. Audio

Who was Peter Ellis, the childcare worker at the centre of the accusations and how did he come to work there? Meet people with many different connections to what was to become New Zealand's most… Audio

Auckland's Mount Albert electorate has always been held by Labour. It's produced party leaders and Prime Ministers like Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern. But this year National is running a strong… Audio

Today marks a significant milestone in both our women's and political history. On this day 90 years ago our first female MP was elected into parliament.

Labour's Elizabeth McCombs won a by-election… Audio

Should we be worried about the election campaign going negative? Or is the greater worry party leaders who can't get their facts straight? Video, Audio

As more valedictory speeches were heard in Parliament’s chamber, a warning was sounded from a departing MP about race baiting and dog whistling to extremism. Audio

Thousands of Kiwi secondary school musicians and composers perform together and enjoy the thrill of making music each year in the largest and longest running chamber music event of its kind. Here are… Audio

The Labour MP for Māngere, Aupito William Sio is leaving Parliament after a sixteen year-stint which encompassed nine years in Opposition bookended by spells in Government. Audio

A new report is urging the conversion of urban areas into sponge cities to help mitigate the effects of extreme rainfall caused by climate change.

The report, commissioned by the Helen Clark… Audio

Green MP says Dawn Raids apology will be more 'meaningful' through bill. Audio

A new Member's Bill looks to fix a 40-year-old outcome of the anti-Pacific racism of the Dawn Raids era, restoring the right to New Zealand citizenship for a generation of Samoan people. Audio

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, film director James Cameron, and president of the International Science Council Sir Peter Gluckman are members of a global commission advocating for a 'new way of… Audio

A campaign to convert the garage of one of New Zealand's most renowned authors into a visitor centre has got the support of former prime minister Helen Clark and filmmaker Jane Campion.

The late… Audio

The New Zealand Herald column Sideswipe ended in May after a 21-year run. Its creator attributes its longevity to good curation and building a community. Audio

Something of a throwback to when most National MPs staunchly represented farming interests, Ian McKelvie is however ending his career as an MP not defined by the tribal lines of party politics.  Audio

Their work is usually unpaid and sometimes overlooked, but activists play an important long-term role in the parliament system. Four veterans open up on their experiences at parliament. Audio

Mediawatch looks at the results of the biggest annual survey of New Zealanders’ trust in news - which shows it’s on the slide for the fourth year in a row. For the first time it also shows many of us… Video, Audio

Prime Minister’s farewell speeches are rare events. We have photos, video and the full transcript of Jacinda Ardern’s valedictory address. Video, Audio

She earned herself an international reputation as a "rock star" politician but today, Jacinda Ardern's leaving that behind as she gives her valedictory speech.

For more than five years, she was the… Audio

Jacinda Ardern has revealed her first steps outside the corridors of power, as Special Envoy for the Christchurch Call and on the board of Prince William's Earthshot Prize.

Another former prime… Audio