Shane Reti

National Party co-leader and health spokesperson Shane Reti is seeking expanded access to medicinal cannabis and the licensing of "high quality" domestic production.

It comes as cannabis has again… Audio

We're fortunate to be joined each week by the deputy leaders of both of the country's major political parties. On Thursdays we catch up with Labour's number two, Grant Robertson, and on Tuesdays with… Audio

Leading up the 11am news National's deputy leader Shane Reti joined the programme from high ground in Whangarei where he could see the sea going out. Audio

The deputy leader of the National Party Shane Reti says that people whose first language is English would struggle to understand the Government's Covid-19 advice, let alone someone for whom it's their… Audio

The government is being warned it will have blood on its hands unless it reconsiders what the inquiry into drug-buying agency Pharmac examines.

The terms of reference of the long-awaited independent… Audio

Pacific people are far more likely to need hospital treatment for Covid-19 than any other ethnic group in New Zealand.

Of those people who ultimately need intensive care, almost half are Māori.

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Political pressure is mounting on the Government to prioritise vaccinating South Aucklanders against Covid-19.

The National Party is joining calls from community health providers to bump the area… Audio

The National Party is joining calls for South Aucklanders to be first in line for covid-19 vaccinations when the nationwide rollout begins. 

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins hasn't ruled out… Audio

Parliament this week was pretty truncated, days were short and many MPs watched from home. But it did manage something unusual - an urgent debate. Audio

Surveys show Māori and Pasifika are more worried than others about the safety of the vaccine.

National MP and former Northland GP Shane Rēti says the answer is reassuring people, and that can be as… Audio

It's V-Day today - the start of the vaccination campaign against Covid-19. 

Those vaccinating the border workers will get the jab today, then the border workforce from Saturday, followed by the… Audio

After years of controversy, speaking for rights for women political leaders on marae may change at Waitangi next year.

Allowance for Jacinda Ardern to deliver a speech from the mahau, or porch, was… Audio

There are concerns about how any Covid-19 outbreak might impact vulnerable communities in the North.

Māori were very proactive with iwi checkpoints and mass testing when Covid-19 first arrived in the… Audio

A week from now, the country's MPs will be sworn into Parliament, but some are less than thrilled about pledging allegiance to the Queen.

They want the oath to acknowledge te Tiriti o Waitangi, but… Audio

Judith Collins has held onto the National Party leadership and has a new wingman - Dr Shane Reti.

All eyes are now turning to who will get what in Collins' shadow cabinet, which will be announced at… Audio

The National Party has joined calls for a widespread review into the country's Covid-19 border system and managed isolaion and quarantine facilities, after two health workers tested positive for the… Audio

Māori candidates from both sides of the house are zeroing in on Covid-19 housing and jobs as they campaign to be part of the next government.

Labour, NZ First, National and the Greens have faced off… Audio

The National Party has unveiled an $800 million suite of new health initiatives it's promising to roll out over the next four years if elected.

The plan includes a previously announced independent… Audio