Bill English
Todd Barclay employment resolution was sufficient, PM says
Bill English has defended how his party handled Todd Barclay's recording controversy, saying it wasn't acceptable behaviour, but was resolved in "the correct way" in an employment agreement. Video, Audio
Peters baying for Bill English's resignation
Todd Barclay has resigned but that isn't enough for the opposition. Winston Peters wants Bill English to resign. "This is the most simple scandal I've seen in New Zealand politics." Audio
Bill English's public silence on Barclay questioned
The Prime Minister's role in the Todd Barclay saga. Critics say say Bill English knew for more than a year Mr Barclay had recorded his staff without their knowledge and never said a word publicly… Audio
Recap - Todd Barclay stands down
National MP Todd Barclay has announced he won't stand as a candidate for the 2017 election and will leave Parliament at the end of the term. Look back on RNZ's coverage as it unfolded.
Todd Barclay scandal 'an absolute disgrace' - Little
National MP Todd Barclay has disgraced himself as an MP and should resign, Labour Party leader Andrew Little says. Audio
PM and MP's conduct in question over recordings
The Prime Minister's own integrity is now under question after a Newsroom investigation blew the lid off a long-festering dispute between the Clutha Southland MP Todd Barclay and a former staff… Audio
It's not over yet, Todd Barclay
Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay has apologised for what he says were misleading statements. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint live from Parliament. Audio
Todd Barclay apologises, but refuses to answer questions
Clutha Southland MP Todd Barclay has apologised for his actions, saying he was in the middle of an employment dispute. He addressed media for about one minute before walking away. Video, Audio
National MP Todd Barclay's future hanging in balance
National MP Todd Barclay's future is uncertain after he made statements today about a secret recording which contradict statements made by his boss, Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio
Govt - no more large scale pay equity talks after claim lodged
Unions have lodged a claim for community mental health workers, seeking pay parity with their colleagues in the disability and aged care sectors. Audio
Ten years on, Tonga RSE work still has room to grow
Proponents of Tonga's participation in New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme say it has room for improvement. Audio
Pike River families react to new footage of mine
A mother of a miner killed in the Pike River disaster says new footage from inside the mine throws up serious questions. Sonya Rockhouse says they've always believed there was 'catastrophic damage'… Audio
PM says new Pike River footage doesn't change his view
The Prime Minister says new video footage from the Pike River Mine doesn't change his view on the safety of re-entering the mine. The just-released footage, which is six years old, appears to show… Video, Audio
NZ and Cook Islands reaffirm unique relationship
The Prime Minister Bill English has told Cook Islands leaders that their 60,000 citizens who call New Zealand home make the country a different place and a better place. Cook Islands was the first… Audio
NZ and Cook Islands reaffirm unique relationship
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have reaffirmed their commitment to continue developing their unique relationship. Audio
PM Bill English ready to work with re-elected British PM
PM Bill English says although Theresa May didn't win by a landslide, a win is a win and he's ready to work with her. He also told Guyon Espiner shock election results like the UK recently experienced… Audio
Australia demands telcos help with online code cracking
Australia has demanded big online corporations share encryption secrets with authorities....but New Zealand isn't in any rush to follow suit. Audio
English aware of housing crisis in 2010 - Salvation Army
The head of the Salvation Army's social services says the Prime Minister, Bill English, contacted him in 2010 asking for his help to tackle a looming housing crisis in Auckland. Major Campbell Roberts… Audio
PM criticised for not being forceful enough with Rex Tillerson
America's top diplomat, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in NZ for five hours yesterday to talk about terrorism and regional security. Prime Minister Bill English discussed a number of issues with… Audio
Security, trade, climate change to dominate Tillerson visit
Prime Minister Bill English says the visiting US Secretery of State Rex Tillerson will be aware of NZ's views on the US pulling out of the Paris Agreement and the TPP. He says he'll reaffirm NZ's… Video, Audio