Jacinda Ardern

Hundreds of people marched to Parliament today calling for reform of New Zealand's abortion laws, as Cabinet prepares to consider a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act. Video, Audio

The government has announced its second round of proposed gun law changes - with a national gun registry spearheading the bill.

Among the other changes proposed would be halving the term of a… Audio

Firearm owners are being told not only to expect tougher firearm rules, but an extra hit to their back pockets as well.

The government has released a raft of new changes to firearm licensing and… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had promised to raise Australia's deportation policy when she sat down with Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison. But, as expected, the rhetoric has failed to bear… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sought to quell any investor angst in Australia on the first day of her brief visit to Melbourne. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio

Not even the Prime Minister has been exempt from cricket fever, staying up most of Sunday night to watch what she has called "one of the most memorable games" in cricket history.

Despite England… Audio

The National Party says a declaration of a climate change emergency by Parliament would be nothing more than hot air, while Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern is backing the idea.

The party's climate… Audio

Day one of the Prime Minister's refreshed Cabinet and her most sought after ministers were already ducking for cover.

Jacinda Ardern is changing tack with the housing portfolio, taking the… Audio

The prime minister has reshuffled her Cabinet, dividing the housing portfolio between three ministers, while admitting the government had got things wrong with KiwiBuild. Video, Audio

The Prime Minister has announced her first major Cabinet reshuffle, focusing on housing. Jacinda Ardern has decided on a trio of ministers led by Megan Woods to take over the portfolio.  Audio

A woman who lost her husband in the March 15 mosque attacks says she doesn't know how she'll cope if her family has to return to Pakistan. Amna Ali says the prime minister promised her she'll be… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister says housing hasn't been an easy area of work, but she doesn't want to see one individual carry the blame for a difficult policy and the government doesn't give up on the ambition.

Hit and Run author Jon Stephenson's revelation he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by NZ SAS soldiers won't interrupt the Operation Burnham Inquiry, Political Editor Jane… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the controversy surrounding departing ANZ boss David Hisco is an employment matter and the responsibility of the bank.

"Ultimately what we are talking about here… Audio

The budget process is a long one which pops up in all corners of Parliament. Daniela Maoate-Cox tracks it from question time, to select committees, and back again. Video, Audio

The government has finally given some clarity around the timeline of who knew what and when regarding Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf's claim Treasury's website had been hacked. Audio

The government will spend more than $1 billion on new aircraft, a decision Defence Minister Ron Mark says is driven by climate change and a responsibility to help our Pacific neighbours. Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins Corin Dann for the regular weekly interview.

She says Australia has no problems with the government's decision to withdraw New Zealand troops from Iraq.

She also… Audio