John Key
Probability out the door with big Lotto prizes
Professor Marc Wilson joins the show to explain why we are so driven to buy lottery tickets for the 'big one', despite the fact the odds become even more astronomical than they normally are in weeks… Audio
John Key on moving Auckland's port
Back to our story on a campaign to move Auckland's port to Whangarei:
A spokesperson for the Waterfront 2029 campaign, Michael Goldwater, said Auckland had a once-in-a-generation opportunity to… Audio
Adrian Orr: The Reserve Bank governor taking on the Aussie banks
The Reserve Bank's Governor thinks the big 4 Australian banks are making too much money in NZ. Guyon Espiner investigates efforts to rein them in. Audio
National's plan to raise pension age to 67 'ridiculous'
Grey Power is branding the National Party's promise to raise the pension age to 67 if elected into government as ridiculous.
It's something that former Prime Minister and National Leader John Key… Audio
Name suppression perils and Luxon ad trouble
Media correspondent Gavin Ellis looks at how permanent name suppression is a fraudster's dream. Audio
Live-streaming terror risk remains - former PM John Key
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says American politicians are in awe of what New Zealand has done with its fast-tracked gun reforms. He told the annual meeting of company directors in Auckland it's… Audio
Watch: Sir John Key opposes capital gains tax in wide ranging discussion
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key has come out against recommendations to impose a capital gains tax, concerned it will have a crippling effect on business and farmers. He told business reporter Nona… Video, Audio
Sir John Key offers positive economic outlook to directors
The former Prime Minister Sir John Key remains positive about New Zealand's economic outlook, despite increasing risks and global tensions. Audio
Who could be the next Auckland mayor?
Former Prime Ministers Sir John Key and Helen Clark are pouring cold water on the hopes of those who'd love them to step up and sort out Auckland. Both say there's no way they'll put their hands up… Audio
Jacinda Ardern to appear on Stephen Colbert's CBS show
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when she's in New York for the United Nations General Assembly later this month. We called former prime minister John… Video, Audio
John Key warns about Labour government in economic downturn
The former National Party leader John Key has stuck to the tried and true by telling the party conference that Labour isn't equipped to handle a slowing economy. Meanwhile, Statistics NZ figures are… Audio
Sir Bill English
One of the most high profile people being honoured on Queen's Birthday is the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand - Bill English. He is now Knight Commander of The New Zealand Order of Merit, for… Audio
Obamamania in overdrive . . .
The private visit of former US president Barack Obama got blanket coverage this week, even though he blanked the media and he said little of substance. Video, Audio
Obamamania in overdrive . . .
The private visit of former US president Barack Obama got blanket coverage this week, even though he blanked the media and he said little of substance.
Video, AudioObama snapped with a 'real' kiwi
Former president of the United States Barack Obama spent his first day in New Zealand playing golf with Sir John Key and taking pictures with a kiwi bird.
Barack Obama plays golf with Sir John Key
Northland reporter Lois Williams joins Checkpoint live from near Kauri Cliffs, where Barack Obama and John Key have been playing golf. Audio
The Art of Rod Emmerson
In the past few weeks New Zealand Herald Editorial Cartoonist Rod Emmerson has been racing to keep up with the rapidly changing pre-election political scene. While coming up with a cartoon portrayal… Audio, Gallery
John Key reflects on career during knighthood investiture ceremony
Sir John Key says he views his knighthood as recognition of the sacrifices his wife and family made while he was Prime Minister. Video, Audio
Cartoon: Wishing for a bit of the 'J' effect
Opinion - The media coverage enjoyed by Labour's new leader will have her rival wishing for more of his predecessor's charm, observes Toby Morris.
Is This The Brighter Future?: Have the country's new cycle trails delivered?
The project to build a national cycleway was one of Sir John Key's first big ideas as Prime Minister, emerging from his Jobs Summit in 2009. Video, Audio