Jane Patterson
Scrutiny on PM over Labour's handling of allegations
Scrutiny is now firmly on the Prime Minister as the fallout over sexual assault allegations escalates. The Labour Party President NIgel Haworth has been forced to step down and now attention is… Audio
Labour president Nigel Haworth resigns - political analysis
Labour Party president Nigel Haworth is the first political casualty of the Labour sex allegations scandal - tendering his resignation today, effective immediately.
The Labour Party and the Prime… Video, Audio
Labour party president Nigel Haworth has resigned
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed the resignation this afternoon. His departure follows a series of claims from complainants that contradicted Haworth and his handling of the complaints. Audio
Focus on Politics: KiwiBuild 2.0
The long awaited overhaul of Kiwibuild has been unveiled, leaving the house building programme a shadow of its former self. Audio
Focus on Politics: Global storm clouds brewing
The government is keeping a watching brief on the international economic climate, and considers New Zealand's possible response. Audio
Focus on Politics: Abortion reform
Legislation reforming abortion laws has comfortably passed its first hurdle but there was plenty of controversy along the way. Audio
Abortion reform bill passes first reading - political analysis
The abortion reform bill breezed through its first reading in Parliament, 94-23, but the Justice Minister isn't under any illusion the rest of the readings will be as easy.
New Zealand First's Tracey… Audio
MPs debate abortion reform
MPs are about to vote on the highly contentious issue of abortion reform. As Political Editor Jane Patterson reports, the legislation has not just caused division in Parliament, but also prompted… Audio
Pressure mounts on Julie Anne Genter
National's launched a three-pronged attack against Green MP and government minister Julie Anne Genter, as she continues to come under pressure over a letter she wrote to the Transport Minister. Audio
Transparency falters at Greens' annual conference
Power Play - For a party that espouses open and transparent democracy, the secretive nature of the Greens' annual conference is a poor showing, writes Jane Patterson. Audio
National conference, cancer care plan - political analysis
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson was at the National Party conference at the weekend. She talks to Gyles Beckford about the party's cancer policy announcement and leader Simon Bridges' performance.
…National should share blame for lack of cancer care - Clark
Health Minister David Clark intends to outline his plan to improve cancer services in the coming weeks, as National unveils a policy to establish a new national agency.
Its leader, Simon Bridges… Audio
Bridges on surviving in leadership role: 'I'm popularly supported'
Power Play - Whispering campaigns have undermined unanimous caucus support for Simon Bridges, but the National Party leader says he believes he can survive, writes Jane Patterson.
National Party annual conference - political analysis
There is going to be plenty of meaty issues for National party members to chew over, when they will gather in Christchurch this weekend for this weekend's annual conference.
The conference comes with… Audio
'I would have voted for' Boris Johnson - Simon Bridges
Opposition leader Simon Bridges doesn't regret likening new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to a "buffoon".
Mr Bridges says if he was a Conservative MP he would have voted for him because he has… Audio
Brexit under Boris Johnson: Deal or no deal?
Boris Johnson is determined to take Britain out of the European Union by the end of October - deal or no deal. But what will that mean for countries like New Zealand? Video, Audio
Govt proposes sweeping changes to gun licensing regime
Major reforms to New Zealand's gun laws were flagged in the wake of the Christchurch shootings, with the details announced by the Prime Minister today. They include a national firearms register and… Audio
One new school, 228 classrooms for Akl as population booms
The government has revealed plans for a new school in Milldale and 228 additional classrooms across 42 Auckland schools. Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Why low polling doesn't always kill a political career
Low personal polling for National Party leader Simon Bridges doesn't necessarily mean that replacing him before the election is a sure thing. Audio
Why low polling doesn't always kill a political career
Low personal polling for National Party leader Simon Bridges doesn't necessarily mean that replacing him before the election is a sure thing.
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