Focus on Politics

The Super Age debate has fired up again following criticism from the OECD of New Zealand's superannuation policy. Audio

The political difficulties the National-led Government has with ACC continue to rumble on and this week claimed four more casualities. Audio

Public outrage and threats of rebellion have forced the Government into a complete backdown over its plan to change teacher pupil ratios, just a fortnight after the May 24th budget. Audio

The Green Party is holding its AGM in Silverstream this weekend and will be looking at how it can keep the momentum going after its best election result ever, of just over 11 percent of party votes… Read more Audio

There was never any expectation that Finance Minister Bill English's fourth Budget would be bold and imaginative. Audio

On Monday the National-led Government announced further changes to employment law, provoking cries of outrage from Opposition parties and trade unions. Audio

Government MPs considering the partial asset sales legislation have been told in no uncertain terms that there is still a significant level of public opposition. Audio

John Key became Prime Minister in 2008 promising to hold his ministers to a higher standard of conduct than expected of ministers in the previous Labour-led Government. This week he repeated he was… Read more Audio

Political editor Brent Edwards has been looking at the controversy surrounding the government's dealing with Sky City over a proposed new convention centre in Auckland. The casino operator has offered… Read more Audio

Political reporter Chris Bramwell accompanied John Key's trade delegation to Indonesia and Singapore, she reports back on what gains, if any, were made. Audio

Politicians agree that oral health is one issue that flies under the radar, but they say it is a serious health concern that needs to be tackled sooner, rather than later. Audio

While the National Party might still be popular in the opinion polls, its political management so far this year has not been sure footed. Our political editor Brent Edwards looks at National's rough… Read more Audio