Giles Dexter

The government has finally released its Defence Capability Plan, with phrases like 'enhanced lethality' and 'force multiplier' laying bare how much the strategic outlook has changed. For Focus on… Audio

Just over a quarter of respondents to the RNZ-Reid Research Poll reported feeling safer, while 31.5 percent said no, they didn't. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio

The Wellington region is in for an electorate shakeup, after an independent commission recommended the scrapping of three seats, with only two being created to make up for it. Population changes mean… Audio

In today's episode, the Prime Minister says someone needs to take accountability in the case of the 11-year-old child, mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient, the Wellington region will lose… Audio

The Wellington region will lose an electorate in a shake-up of boundaries, in a proposal from the Representation Commission. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Winston Peters has declared a 'war on woke' in a fiery address in Christchurch - that was often interrupted by protestors. Political reporter Giles Dexter was in Christchurch. Audio

The Transport Minister said he's not getting ahead of decisions on the second Waitemata Harbour crossing - saying history has shown where it's gone wrong. At the government's infrastructure investment… Audio

Government ministers have spent the day wooing potential investors, trying to convince them that New Zealand is the safest place for them to splash their cash. The Infrastructure Investment Summit has… Audio

In today's episode, a veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept, cleaners, caterers and… Audio

The Finance Minister says there's already been strong interest in bidding on Public Private Partnerships, as the government's infrastructure investment summit gets underway in Auckland. Political… Audio

The government's much vaunted investment summit is finally set to get underway in Auckland on Thursday. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand is after a trade slice of rapidly growing Vietnam, and a new agreement should strengthen those connections. Audio

Libelle Group, which is contracted to deliver 125,000 meals a day, was placed into liquidation this morning. Labour is demanding explanations on what contingencies are in place - but the minister… Audio

Chris Hipkins has shuffled his deck of MPs, saying his new-look Labour caucus will be focused on jobs, health, and homes for the 2026 election. The Labour leader delivered his State of the Nation… Audio

On today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown has come under criticism for ditching a bowel screening programme for Maori and Pasifika that started at age 50, a school lunch so hot it gave a… Audio

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The Finance Minister insists the Reserve Bank governor's reasons for resigning are his and his alone, as questions continue to be asked over exactly why Adrian Orr has gone. Mr Orr's immediate… Audio

Christopher Luxon has moved his Vietnam mission from politics to business, eager to see how the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership can help boost economic growth. political reporter Giles Dexter… Audio

The Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Vietnam have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership - with Aotearoa being only the tenth country to do so. Christopher Luxon signed the deal in Hanoi… Audio