Bill English
"An hour to play and the last (wo)man in"
With three weeks of Parliament left before it dissolves, there is still a surprising amount of action, both in the Chamber and politically. Audio
Labour hits poll low while National holds steady, Bill English discusses results
In the latest Colmar Brunton poll Labour is down to 24 percent, while National holds steady on 47 percent. Prime Minister and National leader Bill English joins us to discuss the results. Audio
Govt may backtrack on changes to skilled migrant visas
The Government may now backtrack on changes to the skilled migrant visas after complaints from businesses and the regions. The Prime Minister Bill English says it's listening to those complaints, and… Audio
Govt looking for "cheap way out" over state abuse inquiry
Prime Minister Bill English opens the door to the possibility of a review into the historical abuse of children in state care. For months, National has rebuffed calls for a public apology and… Audio
Govt accused of looking for 'cheap way out' of state abuse inquiry
A lawyer representing victims of historical abuse in state care is worried her clients are being set up for a second-rate solution.
Bill English defends his Government's decision against a state care abuse inquiry
The Prime Minister Bill English says holding an inquiry into historic abuse claims will make little difference those children currently in state care and may divert resources. Audio
Gareth Morgan calls for rethink of NZ's drinking age
Should the drinking age be raised to 20? MPs voted against it in 2012, but now Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan is calling for a rethink. Bridget Burke did a ring around of the various party… Audio
Bill English reacts to Shane Jones's political return
The Prime Minister Bill English says they'll need to work hard to beat Shane Jones after his return to politics. Mr English says he isn't threatened by NZ First leader Winston Peters' call for him to… Audio
School kids to PM: 'Do you have a pet?'
Prime Minister Bill English is questioned all the time, particularly by journalists. But Mongorei Primary School students were the ones asking the questions today. Audio
Kiwi hopefuls: Thiel gained citizenship, why can't I?
Peter Thiel was made a citizen after spending just 12 days in New Zealand. John Campbell talks to people who have lived in the country for more than 30 years, but can't gain citizenship. Audio
Law professor on legal issues with Todd Barclay tap allegations
Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis talks about the legal issues with recording conversations following the Todd Barclay saga. He says if the police did have enough evidence, it wouldn't be… Audio
PM says it's up to Barclay if he remains an MP
As the police re-open their investigation into Todd Barclay, allegations surface in Parliament of recordings referring to sex and drugs. It's the latest twist in the controversy surrounding National… Audio
Bill English frustrated by Barclay questions
While police decide whether to reopen the Todd Barclay investigation, Prime Minister Bill English insists he has nothing more to add. Audio
English doesn't know if Barclay tape still exists
The Todd Barclay saga continues to dog National. The Prime Minister Bill English says he didn't lsiten to the tapes because he didn't think it was appropriate. He says he doesn't know if the tapes… Audio
English hints at further tax cuts
The Prime Minister says further tax cuts are on the cards, but that National will not campaign on them in September's election or introduce them before the planned Budget adjustments.
Start-up scores a scoop and a scalp
Established news media and the parliamentary press gallery were scooped by a recent online start-up on the biggest political scandal of election year so far. Audio
The Anatomy of a Question
It was a tumultuous week in Parliament and we analyse one afternoon’s action for the strategies behind the ruckus. Audio
National Party Conference
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson reports on day one of the National Party conference in Wellington and what to expect on day two. Audio
PM rejects National cover-up allegation over Todd Barclay
The Prime Minister is rejecting allegations he and senior National Party figures were complicit in a cover up over the Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay. Audio
Peters lays complaints over Barclay saga
The NZ First leader has filed two privileges complaints against the Prime Minister, claiming he has misled Parliament with his answers to questions about Todd Barclay. Video