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Political commentators Mike Williams & Matthew Hooton
Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton discuss the latest from the TPP negotiations. Audio
Parliament in urgency as govt moves on 100-day promises
Approving an extension to paid parental leave is one bit of legislation being pushed under urgency as Labour continues working away at its 100 day plan. Placing the house under urgency led to… Audio
Texas massacre spurs new legislation to track criminals
New legislation will be introduced in the United States to ensure all criminal records are entered into a national database following Sunday's massacre at a Texan church. Video, Audio
Fractious exchanges over Assistant Speaker election
The election of Labour's Poto Williams as Assistant Speaker has once again resulted in fractious exchanges in the House.
Parliament's opening 'a first day farce'
The first day of the 52nd Parliament was "a farce", the leader of the House Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Shambolic start to Parliament as Mallard elected Speaker
The Government will be hoping today's formal State Opening of Parliament will run more smoothly than yesterday's shambles. MPs were sworn in yesterday morning without a hitch, but when it came time… Audio
National's first 100 days in opposition 'worth watching'
Opinion - Claims that National will make a strong opposition are far from reliable, and Jacinda Ardern's political honeymoon may be just beginning, writes Finlay Macdonald.
NZ's new PM: What is being said
Winston Peters announced yesterday that NZ First will go with Labour, making Jacinda Ardern New Zealand's new Prime Minister.
Former National PM Jim Bolger on Labour-NZ First coalition
Former National PM Jim Bolger reflects on the coaltion result, and says he sincerely hopes Bill English stays on as leader of the National Party. Audio
Ex-National MP Wayne Mapp discusses new opposition
In a gracious concession speech at Parliament last night the leader of the National Party Bill English wished the Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and the new Government well and says he hopes it can deal… Audio
Election 2017: Bill English gracious in defeat
In a gracious concession speech at Parliament last night the leader of the National Party Bill English wished the Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and the new Government well and says he hopes it can deal… Audio
NZ First still undecided
With an announcement due, Winston Peters said earlier today his party has still not yet decided whether to go with National or Labour. Video
English has no idea which way Peters will go
National Party leader Bill English says he has no idea which way Winston Peters will go when he makes his announcement later today. As he was leaving Parliament last night, RNZ political reporter… Audio
Labour and National yet to ratify any agreement
A deal with National or Labour has not been ratified, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says. She expects that will happen tomorrow morning. Video, Audio
Labour offers renewal, but National makes sense - Paul East
Former National Party Cabinet Minister Paul East - and former flatmate of Winston Peters - says a coalition with National makes more sense, but whoever is in government won't last more than one term.
…NZ First MPs in meeting all day as NZ continues to wait
New Zealand First MPs have been locked in a meeting all day in Parliament , as the nation continues to wait for their decision. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson has the latest. Video, Audio
Coalition choices continue for NZ First board, caucus
New Zealand First's caucus are to meet this morning to discuss the finer points of competing proposals from National and Labour over forming the next Government. Winston Peters emerged from a two-day… Audio
Coalition discussions to continue into the night
The New Zealand First Board and MPs are continuing post-election negotiations, and say their meeting will go on for "several more hours". Audio
Political party promises should be costed - NZIER
Remember Labour's alleged $11 billion hole in its policy costings? National said one thing on it, Labour, and practically every economist asked about it, said something else. Could the answer be to… Audio
Coalition crunch time: Political analysis
It's been nearly a week since the 2017 election special votes were counted and revealed, and NZ First leader Winston Peters has been negotiating with National and Labour to form a coalition… Audio
