Jacinda Ardern
Ardern denies Labour helped undermine Australia's deputy PM
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says she's made it absolutely clear to the Australian Government her party is not responsible for its deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce being revealed as a New Zealand… Audio
VIDEO: Ardern committed to cutting immigration numbers
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern is sticking with the party's immigration policy, and wants to reduce the number of new immigrants each year by tens of thousands. Video
Labour 'not involved' in Australian deputy PM's NZ citizenship
Australia's deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has blamed the New Zealand Labour Party for revelations which could mean he is not legally a member of the Australian Parliament. Labour leader Jacinda… Audio
Jacindamania hits new heights
While one political party leader was cast into the depths last week, the popularity of another one hit new heights. Mediawatch looks at the coverage of Labour’s new leader and asks two news bosses if… Audio
Labour pledges to scrap pay equity bill
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has pledged to scrap the pay equity bill and start again if the party is elected to government.
Ardern factor pushes Labour up nine points in new poll
The first major poll since Jacinda Ardern took over as Labour leader has the party up nine points to 33 percent.
'We've got to stop the degradation of fresh water in NZ'
Jacinda Ardern announced today water bottling companies and farmers using irrigation schemes will pay a form of royalty under a Labour government. She explained how it will work to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Labour wades into water debate by pledging royalties on bottlers & irrigation users
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern announced today she will make commercial water bottlers and irrigation scheme users pay a royalty for the water they use. Video, Audio
Ardern is 'standout leader' of post-Clark Labour
Opinion - The Green Party's splutter has quickly eclipsed the media frenzy around Labour's election of a sparkling new leader a week ago. Jon Johansson reminds us why we cared.
Labour leader backs off from attacks on Todd Barclay
Jacinda Ardern has promised 'relentless positivity' and shut down attacks on National over the Todd Barclay imbroglio. Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Media commentator Gavin Ellis examines the coverage of Jacinda Ardern's appointment to the Labour leadership, and a British journalism professor has calculated when the circulation of Britain's… Audio
VIDEO: Ardern stands behind decision to exclude Turei
The Labour leader says she stands by her decision to rule the Green Party co-leader out of a Cabinet job over her benefit and voting disclosures. Video
Jacinda Ardern's first week as Labour leader
After a turbulent political week that saw Jacinda Ardern become the new leader of the Labour Party, Ms Ardern talked with Susie Ferguson about the effects of the latest Green Party conflicts. Video, Audio
VIDEO: Leader change shows 'chaos on the left' - PM
Labour's change of leader won't change National's campaign strategy because New Zealanders are more interested in policy, the Prime Minister says. Video
National, Labour launch battle for Auckland voters
Jacinda Ardern has promised light rail across Auckland in a decade, while Bill English is pledging an electric rail line between Papakura and Pukekohe. RNZ deputy political editor Chris Bramwell was… Audio
Labour and National face off over Auckland transport
As the election campaign begins to get into full swing, both Labour and National have laid out their proposals to improve Auckland's transport network. Audio
Media make a drama out of Labour leadership crisis
New last-minute leaders for Labour have changed the story of the upcoming election for the media. But did they make a drama out of those opinion polls which forced the issue in the first place? Audio
'Jacinda effect' in full effect in the media
The Ardern ascent set the news agenda this past week, even if it was in part due to unwanted questions about babies. How long will the honeymoon last and how long will “new car smell” linger? Audio
Labour Party's new slogan: "Let's do this"
The Labour Party launches its new campaign slogan "Let's do this" with leader Jacinda Ardern front and centre. Audio
Cartoon: Wishing for a bit of the 'J' effect
Opinion - The media coverage enjoyed by Labour's new leader will have her rival wishing for more of his predecessor's charm, observes Toby Morris.