John Key
PM warns US could lose clout in Asia-Pacific if it doesn't ratify TPP
Prime Minister John Key is warning the United States could lose some of its political power in the Asia Pacific if it does not ratify the Trans Pacific Partnership. Jane Patterson reports. Audio
RNZ Political Editor discusses John Key, Helen Clark dynamics
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is in New York. She joins Checkpoint to discuss John Key and Helen Clark's meeting. and what the dynamics between them are like now. Video, Audio
John Key and Helen Clark talk tactics in New York
There was no sign of the fierce political rivalry that used to exist between the Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor Helen Clark as they met to "talk tactics" in New York. Audio
Passenger illness forces PM's plane to divert
A plane carrying the Prime Minister was briefly diverted to Tahiti when another passenger became ill.
Maori Party not ruling out walking away from deal with National
Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary legislation threatens to derails the Maori party's relationship with National and it's not ruling out walking away from its confidence and supply agreement. Audio
World in Sport for 14 September 2016
This week,; Vanuatu football makes history; Solomon Islands begin their Futsal World Cup campaign; Papua New Guinea's cricketers hit the road; Tonga's schoolboy rugby team impress in Australia; And… Audio
PM reacts to arrests in Fiji
The Prime Minister has arrived home from the Pacific Islands Forum. We ask him about the big Pacific news - the arrest of six senior opposition leaders in Fiji. Audio
Prominent Fijians released from police custody
Several prominent Fijians are released from custody, but what scars does it leave on the public's perception of democracy? Audio
PM says Bainimarama's actions did not overshadow PIF
Pacific Islands' Forum wraps up without a hitch, despite a surprise cabinet reshuffle by Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and the arrest of five prominent opposition politicians. Audio
John Key arrives in Micronesia for 47th Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister John Key has landed in the Federated States of Micronesia for the 47th Pacific Islands Forum. RNZ reporter Chris Bramwell joins Checkpoint. Audio
East Asia Summit: Key makes case for Clark in Laos
The Prime Minister has been using meetings with world leaders to push the case for Helen Clark's bid for the UN top job.
PM promotes Clark for UN job while in Laos
Prime Minister John Key has been using his meetings at the East Asia Summit in Laos to push the case for Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the United Nations. Audio
John Key says no plans for early election
John Key says dismisses suggestions from Winston Peters that he's planning an early election, saying the Government would need to lose a confidence vote for that to happen. Audio
NZ officials expected to look at EU-Apple ruling
An investigation in Europe has concluded Apple's Irish tax benefits are illegal, prompting New Zealand's Prime Minister to respond to questions of whether multinationals here are paying enough tax. Audio
PM seeks to reassure Chinese that they aren't criminal targets
Prime Minister John Key says some members of the Chinese community feel they are being targeted by criminals, but he's moved to reassure them they're not. Audio
Video: More action on social housing possible - Key
In Focus - Prime Minister John Key is not ruling out more government action to tackle the housing shortage in Auckland. Video
Key responds to Goff's calls to curb Auckland immigration
Prime Minister John Key can't rule out something new on Auckland's housing front, says the government has a enormous range of initiatives. Audio
Prime Minister 'loose as a goose' on bugging claims - Little
The Prime Minister is being "loose as a goose" with his comments about being bugged, Labour leader Andrew Little says. Video, Audio
Bugging devices 'widespread' - PM
Prime Minister John Key, responding to questions about the discovery of a listening device in the All Blacks' hotel, says he has also been a target.
Inquiry into Havelock North water deliberately broad - PM
An inquiry into Havelock North's campylobacter outbreak will look into how the water was contaminated and how local and central government responded. Video, Audio
