Gia Garrick
MPs united on gun law changes, but Seymour cautious
Banning military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles has brought a sweeping show of unity across the political divide. But the one-man ACT Party isn't pledging support yet. The leader… Audio
Grief and hope at Wellington Mosque
A mosque in Wellington was a scene of grief, but also hope today. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern lay a wreath among the hundreds of gifts of flowers and cards at the Kilbirnie mosque, and met with… Audio
Greens co-leader James Shaw attacked on Wellington street
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is nursing a black eye and lacerations to his face after an attack in Wellington today that's prompted fears over the security of our MPs. Video, Audio
Kahurangi National Park grows by record 64,000ha
The West Coast's Kahurangi National Park has been expanded by 64,000 hectares - roughly the same size as Christchurch. The land expansion includes the Mohininui river and catchment. Audio
SFO investigates allegations about $100,000 donation to National
A police complaint made by MP Jami-Lee Ross about the alleged inappropriate handling of a $100,000 donation to the National Party has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office. Video, Audio
Labour blocks China expert on foreign interference committee
Labour MPs have blocked leading China politics expert, Anne-Marie Brady, from speaking at Parliament about foreign interference in elections. Dr Brady wanted to talk to the justice select committe… Audio
Charity co-founder challenges govt over animal evacuations
The co-founder of a charity that evacuates animals during disasters is fuming over what he says are threats from government officials not to fund his work. Audio
Labour's Ruth Dyson calling time on politics after 27 years
The long-time Labour MP Ruth Dyson is quitting politics at the next election, saying it's time for something new. By mid-2020 she would've been a Member of Parliament for 27 years, and that's without… Audio
Strike! Why industrial action is up under Labour
After last year's stream of strike action, political reporter Gia Garrick explores what this means for the relationship between Labour and the unions and asks will it damage or strengthen this… Audio
Govt resumes regular meetings with trade unions
The Government has picked up where Helen Clark left off and resumed regular meetings with the trade union movement. The Prime Minister, as well as Labour, Green and New Zealand First Ministers joined… Audio
Shane Jones on war path over QV's annual review
Shane Jones is planning to have words with the QV board about its shocking expenditure and financial forecast. He's a shareholding minister in the property valuation company and is taking advice from… Audio
Could the NZ, China 'year of tourism' be over?
New Zealand's tourism numbers from China are up, but a New Zealand businessman in China believes they could halve if the two-countries' relationship doesn't improve. Audio
Employers fight back against proposed industrial agreements
Employers are pushing back against being locked into industrial agreements that would set minimum pay and conditions across whole sectors. The full recommendations about what those agreements should… Video, Audio
PM: Kiwibuild progress slower than hoped
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spent much of her first post-Cabinet press conference for 2019 defending the Kiwibuild programme, saying while the pace of the building is slower than expected, the… Audio
National welcomes push for new environmental party
National Party is backing former Green Party candidate Vernon Tava's push for a new environmental party, but the government says it's a laughable attempt by the opposition to make friends. Audio
Bridges and Peters speak at Rātana
Politicians have been challenged at Rātana not to ignore the faith that drives its thousands of followers. Political reporter Gia Garrick spent the day at the settlement near Whanganui, and found the… Audio
Politicians still taking Rātana very seriously
It's the annual politicians' pilgrimage to Ratana on Thursday. RNZ political reporter Gia Garrick is among those heading there. She joins Guyon Espiner with analysis. Audio
Bennett fronts National's new drug shadow portfolio
Battle lines are being drawn on the matter of drug reform, as the National Party appoints its second most senior politician as spokeperson on the matter. A minor re-shuffle has seen National's deputy… Audio
NZ data hacked by Chinese nationals linked to government
At least a dozen countries including New Zealand have been hacked by a group led by two Chinese nationals, who've been arrested in the United States. And New Zealand's spy agency GCSB has established… Video, Audio
Minimum wage to be raised by $1.20 an hour
The largest ever increase to the minimum wage will boost the pay packets of more than 200,000 workers on the lowest incomes from next April. But there are concerns the costs to businesses will be… Audio