Phil Goff
Potential Auckland mayoral doesn't want partisan politics
The Labour MP widely tipped to run for the Auckland mayoralty next year is against the city's partisan politics. Phil Goff, who's expected to announce soon just whether he plans to run for mayor… Audio
Defence rejection of Iraqi-born woman stupid - Labour
The Labour Party is calling the rejection of an Iraqi-born woman from enlisting in the army stupid and ill-informed. Audio
Celia Wade-Brown calls on Aklders to make the move to Wgtn
The mayor of Wellington is calling on Aucklanders to trade their long commutes and soaring house prices for a move south. Audio
Are New Zealand troops in danger of Islamic State advances?
The Prime Minister says New Zealand soldiers will not be withdrawn from Iraq, even if Islamic State reaches Baghdad. Audio
Military inquest block spurred by triple killing findings
A law change to stop coroners investigating war deaths, has been sparked by their scrutiny of the decisions made by commanders, when three soldiers were killed in Afghanistan. Audio
Phil Goff says NZ troops heading to Iraq
The Labour MP and former Defence Minister Phil Goff says 20 New Zealand troops are part of the advance party leaving from Brisbane for Iraq today. Audio
Up to 80 canteen jobs could go from Defence Force
Up to 80 jobs are on the line at army canteens and shops around the country with the government moving to bring in a private contractor to run the business. Audio
Labour slams secrecy
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee was not available. Labour says he has no reason to be so secretive about the deal that protects New Zealand troops. Its defence spokesperson Phil Goff is with us… Audio
Phil Goff weighs in on wharf extension plan
Listening to that was Labour's Auckland affairs spokesman and potential mayoral candidate Phil Goff. Audio
Sending troops to Iraq "futile sacrifice" - Labour
The training mission has been described by Labour's defence spokesperson, Phil Goff, as a futile sacrifice. Audio
Govt accused of dishonesty over NZDF training for Iraq
Defence Force personnel are preparing for a mission to Iraq despite no official decision on New Zealand's contribution to the fight against Islamic State. Audio
NZ defence keen to 're-engage' with Fiji
A visit by New Zealand's defence minister to Fiji signals the thawing of an icy relationship between the two countries following the 2006 coup. Audio
NZ has ' obligation ' to help retain Fiji's democracy-NZ Labour
:New Zealand's opposition says the country has an obligation to help ensure Fiji retains it democratic system and must not hold its coup-ridden past against it. Audio
Labour objects to possible Iraq deployments
The Labour Party says the government has failed to provide any justification for sending New Zealand soldiers to Iraq. Audio
Phil Goff sticks to calls for PM to resign
Listening to that was Phil Goff from the Labour Party. Audio
Calls mounting for Prime Minister to resign over SIS report
The Prime Minister John Key says he won't quit or apologise over how the SIS and his office handled information embarrassing to the former Labour Party leader, Phil Goff. Audio
SIS director says release of report bad timing
Opposition parties are calling on the Prime Minister, John Key, to resign after the release of a report heavily criticising the way the Security Intelligence Service released information embarrassing… Audio
Radio New Zealand political editor on gwyn enquiry
Brent Edwards live from parliament. Audio
Phil Goff receives apology from SIS over release of information to Whaleoil
Release of findings of the inquiry into how deeply the Prime Minister's office and the Security Intelligence Service were involved in efforts to undermine the former Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, in… Audio
Political commentators on the Gwyn Inquiry
Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton on the findings of the inquiry into how deeply the Prime Minister's office and the Security Intelligence Service were involved in efforts to undermine the former… Audio