Craig Mcculloch

Protesters, polling and political pressure - all three are being credited for the Government's withdrawal of vaccine mandates and passes.

The Prime Minister says that is not the case - she says it's… Audio

New Zealand has released its Russian blacklist as the government debuts sanctions on Vladimir Putin's regime.

MPs passed legislation last week paving the way for such punitive action - but there are… Audio

New Zealand is ready to welcome the world back - that's the message from the Prime Ministerial podium - as the country's reopening is accelerated.

The timeline for easing border restrictions has… Audio

He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.

In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Audio

He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.

In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Video, Audio

National's leadership woes look to be over as it experiences its version of "Jacindamania" - a surge in support due to "Christophoria".

The latest 1News Kantar poll puts National out in front for the… Audio

A new political poll has put National ahead of Labour for the first time since the pandemic began.

The 1News Kantar poll put National at 39-percent support; while Labour dropped to 37-percent -- its… Audio

The government is pressing ahead with its plan to fold TVNZ and RNZ into one mega-media behemoth - in the biggest broadcasting shake-up this millennium.

But despite years of reviews and consultation… Audio

The Prime Minister has spoken about the chaos outside Parliament, where there is still conflict.

RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has the details, and reporter Jake McKee is outside with… Video, Audio

In a change of tune, the Government is now looking at a law change allowing it to slap sanctions on Russia - like many of its allies.

The Prime Minister has previously downplayed the prospect - but… Audio

In Canada a three-week protest is all-but over after hundreds of police in riot gear swept through the streets of the capital, Ottawa, chasing demonstrators away.

Nearly 200 protestors have been… Audio

Protesters have escaped any imminent police crackdown as they flout the law outside Parliament, blocking roads and setting up more and more tents.

Community leaders have added their cries to the… Video, Audio

A high powered security meeting has been convened to find a way through to resolve the protest at Parliament.

Police have rowed back the rhetoric on towing the cars and instead say they're taking the… Video, Audio

A new Covid-19 record today - as daily case numbers cross the 1000 mark for the first time.

At least 1,160 new cases have been recorded in the community - bringing the total cases to more than… Audio

As New Zealand prepares for an Omicron onslaught, the government has unveiled new rules designed to keep the virus from grinding the country to a halt.

The virus has caused major supply chain… Audio

The Prime Minister has been dragged in to a fresh Ministry-made muddle over Rapid Antigen Tests on the first day back at Parliament.

The Opposition accuses the Government of commandeering tests from… Audio

RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch discusses the Prime Minister's announcement that the country's borders will begin to reopen for vaccinated people from 27 February, without the requirement… Audio

The Covid-19 booster roll-out is being ramped up - with people soon having to wait just three months after their second shot - instead of four.

The new rule kicks in from Friday as the government… Audio

A stark warning from the OECD - the economy is hot, hot, hot - so hot it's starting to overheat - with soaring inflation and runaway house prices.

It wants the government to rein it in - and has… Audio