Benedict Collins
Bill English re-elected as National leader unopposed
Bill English has been re-elected unopposed as the leader of the National Party, and he's promising to stay on until 2020 and fight to win the next election. Video, Audio
Only 7 of 21 new ministers are women
Prime Minister designate Jacinda Ardern has revealed who Labour has elected to be ministers in the next government, but says she not happy with the gender imbalance. Audio
Transport Ministry fraudster's partner not charged
The Transport Ministry fraudster Joanne Harrison had a business partner who got a 30 percent cut of the stolen money and who shredded fake invoices when an investigation was launched but was never… Audio
RNZ political reporters look back on election night
RNZ's political reporters have been out on the trail wiith the leaders - and they were with them last night as the results came in. Audio
Winston Peters key decision maker in 2017 election
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters plans to meet with the New Zealand First caucus and party board on Tuesday to discuss the next steps, RNZ Political Reporter Benedict Collins says. Video, Audio
Election 2017: Stardust vs status quo on last campaign day
On the last day of campaigning we talk to our reporters who have been out in with the party leaders for the entire campaign. Whoever comes out on top in tomorrow's election, Bill English or Jacinda… Audio
English votes as party leaders near end of election campaign
Political leaders are making their final push for votes as the spectacular 2017 election campaign hurtles towards an end. Video, Audio
Electoral 'drag race' steps up a notch
Bill English is calling it a drag race and it stepped up a gear yesterday with the latest polls showing Jacinda Ardern and Labour have their nose in front. Audio
NZ First's fall in polls 'junk science' - Peters
As New Zealand first sinks lower in RNZ's latest Poll of Polls - to just under 8 percent - Winston Peters is taking his campaign beyond northland as he looks to claw back some of that lost support… Audio
Candidates face off in Battle for the North debate
In an election debate billed as the Battle of the North, candidates standing in the Whangarei, Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates debated party policies and views on everything from fresh water… Audio
Finance spokespeople grilled at Queenstown debate
There were biting insults were traded and raucous laughter at a pre-election debate between finance spokespeople from five political parties on Wednesday.
While Winston Peters superannuation… Audio
Shane Jones happy with #8 ranking on NZ First list
The New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones is delighted that he's been ranked number eight on the party list, saying he was always utterly confident his quality would shine through. Video, Audio
Winston Peters story a 'beat-up' - Northlanders
Northlanders are defending their MP Winston Peters over his superannuation overpayment saga, saying he did everything right. At a candidates meeting at Mangawhai last night, locals said the story was… Audio
Government reconsiders setting a target to reduce NZ's high suicide rate
The government has had a change of heart and is reconsidering setting a target for reducing suicide rates. Audio
Auditor-General faced 'quit or be ousted' ultimatum by MPs
RNZ understands the former Auditor-General Martin Matthews was given an ultimatum by the MPs who appointed him - either resign or face a parliamentary vote of no confidence. Political reporter… Audio
Report that prompted Auditor Gen.to resign won't be made public
RNZ political reporter Benedict Collins discusses Martin Matthews resignation from his role as Auditor General. Video, Audio
Auditor general Martin Matthews has resigned
He had stood down while an independent review into his suitability for the job was carried out. Our political reporter Benedict Collins has more on this story. Audio
Govt says sorry to MOT whistleblowers
Whistleblowers bundled out of the Ministry of Transport at the hands of convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison have received a Government apology from State Services Minister Paula Bennett, who says… Audio
