Paula Bennett
Privacy complaint over Bennett campaign text
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett's campaign sent a text to 40 constituents in which their mobile phone numbers could be seen.
Deputies own up to mistakes in latest political debate
The Spinoff held its political debate last night, where National's Paula Bennett and Labour's Kelvin Davis both admitted to making mistakes in the past week. The two deputy leaders also both found… Audio
National's planned powers against gangs 'troubling'
Paula Bennett's suggestion that serious criminals in gangs should have fewer human rights has been labelled troubling and sinister. Audio
Paula Bennett apologises for criminals' 'human rights' comment
Mrs Bennett has admited she blundered by saying serious criminals should have fewer human rights and has apologised to Bill English, after National's leader said her remarks were a mistake. Audio
National reveals education package to counter 'Jacindamania'
National Party leader Bill English featured the women in his personal life and his cabinet in a family-focused campaign launch on Sunday. It's been seen as a response to 'Jacindamania' and Labour's… Audio
Insight: Solomon Islands - Keeping the Peace
After 14 years and $3 billion in support from Australia, New Zealand and other partners, do the Solomon Islands have a shot at lasting peace? RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins investigates for Insight. Audio, Gallery
Success of Solomons RAMSI mission still in the balance
The true success of the Pacific region's peacekeeping intervention is now being tested in Solomon Islands as the country charts its own course. Audio
Deputy PM Paula Bennett reacts to Turei benefit fraud admission
Deputy Prime Minister, Paula Bennett responds to Metiria Turei's revelations that she lied to Work and Income while on a benefit. Mrs Bennett says while she was on a benefit herself as young mother… Audio
Pacific fight against climate change takes to the world stage
Pacific states have taken their fight against climate change to the world stage. Audio
Pacific takes fight against climate change to world stage.
The pacific's fight against climate change is being taken to the world stage - with a coalition of Pacific leaders in the region pressuring the international shipping industry to reverse global… Audio
Crown says setting of emissions targets not reviewable by Court
The High Court in Wellington has been told in a groundbreaking case the setting of New Zealand's climate change targets should not be reviewed by a Judge. Audio
Bill English's public silence on Barclay questioned
The Prime Minister's role in the Todd Barclay saga. Critics say say Bill English knew for more than a year Mr Barclay had recorded his staff without their knowledge and never said a word publicly… Audio
Transport Minister caught out trying to block OIA request
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has been caught trying to block an Official Information request for details about a proposed new 50 million dollar Auckland railway line. KiwiRail argued it was… Audio
NZ to continue 'ambitious' climate change work, despite Trump
New Zealand's climate change minister says the government will not follow suit and pull out of the Paris Agreement, as the U-S has done. Paula Bennett is the Minister for Climate Change and says it's… Audio
Bed tax will unfairly penalise small Auckland motels
As Auckland Council pushes ahead with the so-called bed tax, in an effort to raise 14 million dollars a year, the plan has been labelled disappointing by tourism operators and unfair by moteliers. But… Audio
Gangs begging government for help with their own P crisis
Gangs are approaching police and the government to help them deal with their own members who are hooked on methamphetamine, and out of control. Audio
Gareth Morgan stirs up twit-storm over freedom campers
Gareth Morgan has defended his style of communicating on Twitter, saying he'll 'respond with interest' when provoked on the social media platform. Audio
Deputy PM holds Defence line over Hager book claims
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett she takes the word of the New Zealand Defence Force that the SAS were not involved in alleged killings of Afghan civilians as claimed in Nicky Hager and Jon… Audio
Police Minister talks about Kaikohe crime spree
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett says police are increasing their presence in Kaikohe, and also says she has heard nothing yet to make her doubt the SAS acted properly in Afghanistan Audio
Police Minister talks about Kaikohe crime spree
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett says police are increasing their presence in Kaikohe. Audio
