Focus on Politics

The Government has passed new workplace laws that will affect collective bargaining, employees' breaks and strike action and it's already turning its attention to possible changes to the Holidays Act.

The Government's plans for the coming term have been laid out as MPs return to Parliament following last month's general election. But while it's back in action, it's going about its business under… Read more Audio

After a ten-year campaign New Zealand has won a non-permanent position on the the United Nations Security Council for 2015-16. Audio

The Government's Ministers are now sworn in and the 51st Parliament will kick off in just over a week. Audio

This week the Prime Minister, John Key, has quietly gone about putting his government together while the Labour Party continues to focus on its leadership woes. Audio

From our Auckland studio, Brent wraps up the days announcement and reactions. Audio

Sue Moroney is a senior Labour MP, who resigned as the party's senior whip on Tuesday. She spoke to Jane Patterson. Audio

The senior Labour MP and former deputy leader Grant Robertson was defeated by David Cunliffe in the last leadership contest. He told Jane Patterson he will contest the leadership. Audio

David Cunliffe has officially resigned as Labour leader. Audio

Labour Leader David Cunliffe has resigned. Audio

Saturday night's election result has resulted in the John Key-led government being re-installed and the Labour Party plunged into crisis. Audio

From tonight party leaders can only wait until the vote is counted tomorrow night. In the last week there have been revelations about spying and speculation about what a post-election goverment might… Read more Audio