Jacinda Ardern
Ardern signals possible capital gains tax compromise
The Prime Minister appears to be preparing the way for compromises on a Capital Gains Tax in negotiations with key player, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. At her post-Cabinet press conference… Audio
NZ will act 'in our best interests' over Huawei - Ardern
We return now to our top story - the relationship between China and New Zealand. New Zealand is grappling with whether Huawei poses any security risk to telecommunications systems. Britain is said to… Audio
NZ may lose out if govt taxes Facebook, Google - National
Fears are being raised that a proposed tax on online companies could backfire and leave New Zealand consumers out in the cold. The Government is preparing to introduce a new tax on multi-national… Audio
Bryce Edwards: Judith Collins 'the big rival to watch'
Political scientist Bryce Edwards says the One News-Colmar Brunton poll shows Judith Collins is the "definite replacement" if Simon Bridges is no longer National's leader. Audio
Govt questioned on housing, tax, economy as Parliament returns
The barbecues and jandals are out, and suits and long hours sitting in the debating chamber are in, for MPs who returned to Parliament for the first sitting block of the year yesterday. First order of… Audio
National 'irresponsible' over China-NZ claims - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses Inland Revenue's political question in its recent survey, and New Zealand's relationship with China. In relation to the Air New Zealand plane that was turned… Audio
IRD admits error with political question in survey
National says the Government needs to come clean on how much involvement it had in a government department asking New Zealander's about their political persuasions in a survey. Inland Revenue has… Audio
Like the State of the Union, only crunchy
Each year the US president faces up to the legislature and delivers a progress report and plan for the future. Our one’s better.
Big issues, barbecues and curly questions at Waitangi
A year ago at Waitangi the PM said “hold me to account when I return.“ 12 months later she got put on the spot about the basics of the Treaty. Audio
PM moves to reassure businesses about economic headwinds
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered her first big economic speech of 2019 to a business audience this morning outlining economic challenges facing the country, the impact of Brexit and… Video, Audio
Govt plans to 'abolish' all polytechnics, National says
National was looking to throw a spanner in the works as the Prime Minister delivered her first big economic speech of the year - making public what it says are leaked details about major reforms… Video, Audio
PM state of the nation
What does business think of Jacinda Ardern's State of the Nation speech? She spoke of strong economic growth, trade deals with the EU and Britain and sorting out badly performing polytechnics. Kirk… Audio
Jacinda Ardern's State of the Nation - analysis
In stark contrast to the wooden church in Wellington roughly a year ago, the Prime Minister has chosen a swanky central city hotel and a business audience for her first major speech of the year. The… Audio
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged at Waitangi that there is still a lot of work to do to bridge the gap between Maori and Pakeha. During her speech at the Upper Marae powhiri she… Audio
Jacinda Ardern defends govt record at Waitangi
The government has turned up in the North and splashed the cash ahead of the Prime Minister's address at the Treaty grounds in Waitangi on Tuesday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to Susie… Audio
Govt announces $80m to get youth into work
The government will pump $80 million into getting young people living in the regions trained and into work. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement at Waitangi today. Audio
Ardern raises concerns with Google execs on suppression breach
The prime minister has been given an assurance by Google executives they will look into it further after there was a name suppression breach in the case of the killing of tourist Grace Millane.
Ardern: 'Everyone knows some one who has taken their own life'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has used the world stage to discuss mental health and suicide in New Zealand and Prince William spoke about the daily trauma of his job.
Politicians still taking Rātana very seriously
It's the annual politicians' pilgrimage to Ratana on Thursday. RNZ political reporter Gia Garrick is among those heading there. She joins Guyon Espiner with analysis. Audio
Mental health issue 'deeply personal' - Jacinda Ardern
The Prime Minister has taken part in a panel discussion on Mental Health on Thursday morning (NZ time) alongside Prince William at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It's estimated that one in four… Audio