Greens
A potential political party hooks the media
The prospect of a new party for conservative conservationists became big news this past week. Some reporters and pundits reckoned it could change the government in 2020 - even though it isn't even up…
AudioPlans firming up for new green party to partner National
The formation of a new green political party that could partner with National is not being ruled out by the man linked to it.
Binding cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 election
The referendum on cannabis for personal use will be held at the 2020 general election.
'We've got the opportunity' - Greens expect big spend after surplus
The Green Party says there is little point in feeling proud of a $5.5 billion surplus, if there's still people living in cars and garages. Audio
Greens pushing for sanction-free welfare
The Green Party wants the welfare system to be more compassionate - but with sanctions already down by a fifth, how much lower is it reasonable to go? Audio
Davidson: Get Work and Income out of people's personal lives
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says there has never been a better opportunity to transform the punitive and limiting culture of the welfare system. Audio
Waitangi: Jacinda Ardern visit makes history
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be formally welcomed at Waitangi on Monday morning, along with a Parliamentary delegation made up of MPs from Labour, National, New Zealand First and the Greens… Video, Audio
Greens co-leadership contest begins - analysis
The contest for the Green Party's co-leadership gets underway in earnest today with nominations opening for the job left vacant when Metiria Turei resigned amid a benefit fraud contoversy. Marama… Audio
New minister wants funding boost to deliver better public service media from 2018
The three parties now in our government went into the election with different ideas for broadcasting and the media. Mediawatch asks the new minister Clare Curran: what’s the plan now? Audio
New minister wants funding boost to deliver better public service media from 2018
The three parties now in our government went into the election with different ideas for broadcasting and the media. Mediawatch asks the new minister Clare Curran: what’s the plan now?
AudioSue Bradford, David Clendon discuss Greens' portfolios
The Green Party is about to get its hands on levers of government power for the first time in its history. Under a confidence and supply agreement with Labour, the Greens will have three ministers and… Audio
Labour seals the MMP deal with National
After 11 days of negotiations, Jacinda Ardern is New Zealand's new Prime Minister. She is the youngest prime minister in 160 years, she's New Zealand's third female prime minister and she joins the… Audio
NZ First MPs in meeting all day as NZ continues to wait
New Zealand First MPs have been locked in a meeting all day in Parliament , as the nation continues to wait for their decision. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson has the latest. Video, Audio
Coalition discussions to continue into the night
The New Zealand First Board and MPs are continuing post-election negotiations, and say their meeting will go on for "several more hours". Audio
'Disingenuous' govt pondered fuel tax - Genter
Documents show the government has considered increasing fuel taxes despite critising Labour over its tax plans.
Internal documents released to the Green Party show Transport Minister Simon Bridges… Audio
Interest builds ahead of special vote count
Former Labour party president Mike Williams and Stuff political editor Tracy Watkins join John Campbell to discuss how special votes may change the make-up of Parliament. Video, Audio
Greens hold hope of forming government
As Greens leader James Shaw said on election night, if he'd been told a month ago that he'd be happy seeing his party get little more than half of their 2014 election tally, he wouldn't have believed… Audio
Greens plead with TOP supporters for party vote
Despite The Opportunities Party consistently polling well below the five percent threshold to make it in to Parliament, Gareth Morgan is adamant his party will be there after all the votes are counted… Audio
Claire Robinson, Sue Bradford on tightening election race
National and Labour are locked in a dead heat in RNZ's poll of polls with a week to go in the tightest election race in a decade. Audio
Labour, National both up in 1News Colmar Brunton poll
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll. Audio
