Brent Edwards
PM paying for his own legal advice.
The Prime Minister has confirmed he is paying for the legal advice he has sought about the prospect of facing an assault charge for pulling an Auckland waitress' ponytail Audio
RNZ political editor on a testing week ahead for PM
The Prime Minister faces a testing week in the House, as he prepares to return to Parliament for the first time since the ponytail-pulling scandal erupted. Audio
Brent Edwards - Press Freedom
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day, a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, evaluates press freedom around the world, defends the media from attacks on their independence… Audio
Focus on Politics for 1 May 2015
The past week should have been a good one for the Prime Minister John Key. He attended a peace conference in Istanbul, the Anzac centennary ceremonies at Gallipoli and then visited the Gulf states to… Audio
Is the 'best' thing always the 'right' thing?
Power Play with Brent Edwards - John Key's visit to the Gulf States has forced him to make a call between pragmatism and principle this week.
PM discussion of NZ soldiers whereabouts no big deal
The Prime Minister is shrugging off criticism for revealing the whereabouts of New Zealand soldiers to Arabic media, after repeatedly refusing to discuss operational details with media in New Zealand.
…PM criticised for telling Gulf News NZ troops in Dubai
The Prime Minister is under attack for revealing New Zealand troops are in Dubai on their way to Iraq. Audio
Greens urge PM to put human rights first
The Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei, suggested Mr Key should delay any free trade agreement until Saudi Arabia improves its human rights record. Audio
Peters questioning why police didn't stop Key
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, is questioning why police did not stop the Prime Minister from repeatedly pulling the ponytail of an Auckland waitress. Audio
Radio NZ's political editor comments
The Prime Minister, John Key, is due to join world leaders in Turkey tonight for a peace summit and to attend Saturday's Anzac centenary commemorations at Gallipoli. Audio
Labour says paper reveals case for Iraq deployment weak
The Labour Party says a newly released Cabinet paper reveals how weak the case is to send troops to Iraq. Audio
Analysis from our political editor
Our political editor Brent Edwards is with us now... Audio
Briefing warns sending troops to Iraq could make NZ a target
As New Zealand troops head to Iraq a Cabinet paper reveals the Government was advised sending them there could make New Zealand a target of Islamic State. Audio
Abbott evokes image of Anzacs as troops go to Iraq.
The Australian Prime Minister has evoked the image of the Anzacs as he justified Australia and New Zealand sending troops to Iraq. Audio
How real is the terrorist threat to NZ?
Brent Edwards explores the terrorist threat to NZ and asks if it's being overplayed. Video, Audio
More suspected terrorists being monitored.
The director of the Security Intelligence Service has warned more people, not fewer, are being monitored because of their links to Islamic State. Audio
SIS says service careful not to unfairly target Muslims
The director of the Security Intelligence Service says it is careful not to unfairly target Muslims as it monitors people with links to Islamic State. Audio
English confirms difference of opinion
The Finance Minister has confirmed the chair of Solid Energy resigned because she did not believe any more could be done for the troubled coal company. Audio
Spy watchdog to investigate GCSB
The country's spy watchdog is to investigate whether the Government Communications Security Bureau is using its interpretation of private communication to spy on New Zealanders. Audio
