Jacinda Adern
Ardern promises gun-law reform after mosque attacks
"I can tell you right now our gun laws will change." These were the words of the Prime Minister immediately after the mosque shootings. Jacinda Ardern talks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Te reo Māori slates acknowledged at Waitangi
Two slates with the very first example of written Te reo Māori etched on them were shown to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at New Zealand's oldest building, Kemp House in Kerikeri. A ceremony was held… Audio
Season's greetings from the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern
Season's greetings from the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Audio
Ardern won't intervene in 'Chinese intimidation' case
A group of 29 researchers, human rights advocates and academics have written to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern asking for greater protection of academic freedoms. The action was sparked after Professor… Audio
Jacinda Ardern plays down Malaysia's South China Sea warning
The Prime Minister is playing down a warning given by her Malaysian counterpart over the potential risks of China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. The veteran Mahathir Mohammad surprised… Audio
Rātana Church celebrates 100 years
The Māori settlement of Rātana near Whanganui is celebrating 100 years since prophet Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana received the vision that began the movement. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited on… Audio
Jacinda Ardern uncertain about drug smuggler's future
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she has no confidence in the decision to grant residency to the convicted Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek. And she wants the review fast-tracked. But can the… Audio
Govt's learning support staff plan gives hope for parent
A mother whose disabled son was turned away from her local school because it said it couldn't cope with his disability hopes 600 new specialist learning support coordinators will stop this from… Audio
Labour would vote against 'Kiwi Values' bill - Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has returned from speaking to the United Nations in New York. "I support free trade," she says, in discussing the new US-Canada-Mexico trade deal. She also talks to Guyon… Audio
Lately for 25 September 2018
Journalist Russell Brown on Jacinda Adern's refusal to sign up to more global action on the war on drugs and Maori TV are facing some difficult times. Audio
Australia's Labor joins calls for Nauru children to go to NZ
The NZ Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is softening her language over whether she will meet with refugees on Nauru when she visits the island for the Pacific Islands Forum next month. Audio
Justice conference members hope for more than just talk
There's hope the government's Criminal Justice Summit will be more than just talk. The two day conference was kicked off by the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday night, and she called on all… Audio
MPs' wage freeze not about cost-saving - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses MPs' pay freeze and police issues with Guyon Espiner. She says the MPs' salary freeze was not done as a cost-saving measure, but was the right thing to do. "It… Audio
Jacinda Ardern 'listening to business concerns'
ACT leader David Seymour on Monday joined National leader Simon Bridges in criticising the Prime Minister's approach to the economy. Mr Bridges said on Morning Report that Jacinda Ardern had done… Audio
Jacinda Ardern at Auckland hospital to give birth
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has gone to Auckland City Hospital at about 5:50am on Thursday to give birth. RNZ reporter Jessie Chiang is outside the hospital with the latest details. Audio
Jacinda Ardern at hospital to give birth
Jacinda Ardern has arrived at Auckland Hospital to give birth to her first child. Her office confirmed the news about half and hour ago. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is now Acting Prime… Audio
Ardern 'deeply disappointed' after Twyford's call on plane
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it was only yesterday that Transport Minister Phil Twyford realised he'd made a big mistake by making a phone call on board a plane. Mr Twyford offered to resign… Audio
Iwi water rights, farm pollution separate issues - Ardern
The government plans to set new limits on how much pollution farmers can put in waterways - an announcement that will have huge ramifications for the agriculture sector. This follows other surprise… Audio
Benefit cut mistake 'not acceptable' - Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is back in the country after a week-long trip to Europe where she met the Queen, talked trade and security with France, Germany, Canada, the UK and Australia, and… Audio
Lately with Karyn Hay
David Slack joins us on Jacinda Adern's trip to the UK, founder and director of Happy Cow Milk on starting up an 'ethical dairy company' and Karen McMillan from the NZ Booklovers website will give us… Audio