Giles Dexter

The list MP has resigned from the party, but the party wants her gone from Parliament entirely. There is a way it can do that - by using the so-called 'waka jumping' legislation to have her booted… Audio

Tana resigned from the party at the request of caucus following the release of a long-awaited investigation into allegations of migrant exploitation at her husband's e-bike business. The Greens now… Audio

On today's episode, Lulu Sun has made history to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of… Audio

The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of the independent investigation into MP Darleen Tana this afternoon. Darleen Tana has been suspended since March, following… Audio

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Labour's plotting its return to the government benches in 2026 - by taking the time first to do a lot of soul-searching. Chris Hipkins wants Labour to represent a positive change - but at the same… Audio

The Labour Party is out and about wooing Auckland - as it starts to think about policies to take to the next election. The party has lost a significant chunk of the city's support and concedes it… Audio

The Prime Minister is giving the government a big pat on the back with the completion of its second action plan - and has already launched another plan for the next quarter, Giles Dexter speaks to… Audio

The government's law and order week continues at pace, with legislation to restore Three Strikes introduced to the House yesterday. The government says it sends a message that repeat violent or sexual… Audio

Frustrations have started to boil over at Parliament's first Scrutiny Week, with opposition MPs unhappy with the answers they're getting from ministers, Giles Dexter reports. Audio

The Health Minister Shane Reti has been grilled by MPs over the National Party's broken promise to fund 13 cancer drugs, Giles Dexter reports. Audio

On today's episode, the corrections watchdog says the country's worst prison riot, which had prisoners and guards fearing people would burn alive, could have been prevented, New Plymouth mayor and… Audio

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Christopher Luxon is in Nadi, having agreed to boost two-way trade with Fiji, and waive visas for Fijians transiting through New Zealand. Political reporter Giles Dexter is there. Audio

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wraps up his trip to Niue with a commitment to fund more renewable energy. Audio

The Prime Minister says he wants New Zealand to be the Pacific's partner-of-choice, as other powers make moves in the region. Political reporter Giles Dexter is in Niue. Audio

The Prime Minister is about to head on his first trip to the Pacific, with Niue and Fiji on the itinerary. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Finance Minister has delivered her first Budget - and says she has kept her pledge to New Zealanders. Our political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio