Jane Patterson

A formal Parliamentary inquiry has been launched into whether Minister Michael Wood complied with his obligations to declare certain interests under Parliament's Standing Orders. It follows a fresh… Audio

Michael Wood was reminded 12 times over two and a half years to sell his shares in Auckland Airport.

The revelation is one of many that just keep coming, after the Transport Minister was stood down… Audio

Senior Labour MP Michael Wood remains Minister for Auckland this morning, despite having to stand down from his transport portfolio.

Mr Wood was stood down after failing to properly disclose shares… Audio

The government denies it is dragging its feet in response to the widespread, and rapidly increasing use of artificial intelligence.

Despite years of discussion it has no specific plan to manage its… Audio

Midday Sports News for 30 May 2023. Audio

The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in 50 days, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, bringing in an estimated $200 million to the economy. The defending champions USA are playing three pool games… Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson and business editor Gyles Beckford spoke with Corin Dann on today's Budget announcement. Audio

After dominating the political news cycle last week, Te Pati Maori is again the big headline player in the latest Newshub-Reid political poll released on Sunday. On current polling Te Pati Maori would… Audio

Opposition parties are sharpening their attacks on Labour, painting a picture of chaos and instability, as senior government ministers doggedly try to "move on" from the Meka Whaitiri controversy.

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On this weeks panel Corin and Ingrid were joined by NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett, and RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Audio

Shock of Meka Whaitiri's switch to Te Pati Maori later turned to confusion, after the Speaker ruled she can remain in Parliament as an independent MP. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to… Audio

In an election year bombshell, Labour minister Meka Whaitiri has jumped ship, her shock defection blindsiding her own caucus - including the Prime Minister.

She remains in Parliament as an… Audio

In a surprise move Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has announced she has left Labour and will stand instead for Te Pati Maori. She will not be ejected from Parliament under "waka jumping" legislation… Audio

In a surprise move the government minister Meka Whaitiri is set to resign from Labour and join Te Pati Maori. RNZ understands Ms Whaitiri, who has been MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti since a by-election in… Audio

It's time now for our weekly political panel. RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, is this week joined by 1news political editor, Jessica Mutch McKay. Audio

And returning to our story about the PM's pre-Budget speech. Chris Hipkins is again hosing down expectations, saying it will be "no frills" and definitely no new taxes or a cyclone levy.

But… Video, Audio