Brent Edwards

The G20 leaders' meeting in Brisbane ends today amid criticism that the group of the world's 20 biggest economies are not taking inequality and poverty seriously enough. Audio

A massive security operation is underway in Brisbane as the central city locks down for the G20 leaders' meeting that starts tomorrow. Audio

World leaders are flying into Brisbane for the G20 summit over the weekend amid fears the Queensland police have too much power to deal with protests. Audio

Restrictions on home lending look set to stay in place until new home building in Auckland and elsewhere starts in earnest, amid fears an unexpected surge in immigration could put more pressure on the… Audio

The Green Party hopes a new Free Trade Area proposed for the Asia-Pacific will stymie the economic ambitions of the United States. Audio

After months of talking the Prime Minister finally announced this week the steps the Government intends taking to combat the threat posed by the jihadist group Islamic State. Audio

The Prime Minister flies to Beijing on Sunday for the start of a round of international meetings, which will end next weekend in Brisbane with the G20 summit of the world's largest economies. Audio

Political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

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John Key announces New Zealand's position on the Islamic State. Audio

The Prime Minister and his deputy appear at odds over how the Government will use the money it gets from selling State houses. Audio

The Prime Minister says the Government is being quite cautious, in the approach it intends to take in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

The Government is pushing ahead with employment law changes which will make it easier for employers to walk away from collective negotiations. But the Minister for Workplace Relations, Michael… Audio

The Government has continued to defend the Prime Minister's right to refuse to answer questions about his contact with rightwing blogger Cameron Slater. Audio

The Prime Minister faces a tough task getting cross-party support for possible military action to help in the fight against Islamic State insurgents. 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 Treasury advised the Government it had doubts a comprehensive food in schools programme would do anything to improve children's learning. Audio

Officials agree more money would help alleviate poverty but they have recommended the Government not spend any more on dealing with the problem. Audio

The contest to become the Labour Party's new leader now looks likely to be a three-man race, with nominations closing today. Audio

John Key says the review will take four weeks after which he says it is likely that a law change may be required. Audio