Jo Moir
Full interview: Winston Peters
RNZ Political Reporter Jo Moir speaks to Winston Peters in Waitangi ahead of commemorations of the 180th anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Audio
Winston Peters says poverty was common during his childhood
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says dirt floors and people living in tents was common for him growing up in Northland, and his family knows what poverty tastes, smells and feels like.
In a rare… Audio
Commemorations get underway at Waitangi
Commemorations are well underway at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi today, with politicians from across the spectrum being welcomed on to the marae with a powhiri this morning, and later they were… Audio
The Panel with Tracey Barnett and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
Commemorations get underway at Waitangi; Coronavirus: What will be the economic impact?; More than 500 schools are over capacity. Audio
Political leaders welcomed at Waitangi
Political leaders from all parties will be welcomed on to the Treaty grounds at Waitangi today.
Once again they have the opportunity to lay out for iwi, hapu and whanau what they've achieved - or in… Audio
Winston Peters convinced National Party would be open to coalition
Winston Peters says he knows for a fact the National Party will still be open to coalition talks with New Zealand First after the election, despite the party's leader Simon Bridges ruling it out.
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Shane Jones hits back at conflict of interest claims
Shane Jones is hitting back at fresh criticisms of a conflict of interest saying he can meet with whoever he likes at Parliament's restaurant, Bellamy's, and he's not going to stop doing that.
When… Audio
Winston Peters says troops will stay in Iraq
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the government will be sticking to its commitment to Iraq, leaving troops there until June, despite calls for their withdrawal. Mr Peters made the comments… Audio
NZ troops in Iraq safe as can be - Winston Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand troops in Iraq are as safe as they can be.
His comments come a day after rockets landed approximately three kilometres outside of Camp Taji… Audio
Politicians enter election year after turbulent 2019
As we enter election year, it's still unpredictable as to whether National or Labour will take a lead onto the campaign trail, after a turbulant year in 2019 politics.
From the extreme tragedies of… Audio
Whakaari eruption: WorkSafe's ambiguity unhelpful - Ngāti Awa chair
Bad weather has hampered rescue efforts in Whakatāne for two people missing since last week's eruption on Whakaari/White Island.
Police have formally named the two missing bodies as local guide… Audio
Trucking lobby calls for more roading investment
The trucking industry says the Government has been dragging its heels on infrastructure investment and it hopes new government spending doesn't skimp on roading projects.
Finance Minister Grant… Audio
Focus on Politics: Hepatitis Foundation under the spotlight
Last week a spotlight was well and truly shone on the Hepatitis Foundation after a damning report made its way to RNZ more than a year after it was completed by Charities Services. Political reporter… Audio
Department of Internal Affairs defends Hepatitis Foundation
The Department of Internal Affairs is defending the Hepatitis Foundation and says publicly shaming it does nothing to help the charity sector.
It's also defended its decision not to proactively… Video, Audio
Unpublished report on Hepatitis Foundation finds 'excessive' expenses
The Hepatitis Foundation clocked up more than $128,000 dollars in travel expenses for its board chair in just over two years, was putting on "lavish'' dinners and racking up thousands of dollars on… Audio
Talks underway for Auckland Council to buy Ihumātao land
Talks are under way for Auckland Council to buy disputed Ihumātao land in a bid to break a deadlock over a planned housing development.
Sources have told RNZ the Crown is considering loaning money to… Audio
Euthanasia Bill will go to referendum in 2020
The right to choose to die is now in the hands of New Zealanders.
Last night Parliament voted 69 votes to 51 in favour of the End of Life Choice Bill that will make assisted dying legal for some… Audio
End of Life Bill passes third reading
The End of Life Choice bill has passed its third reading in Parliament tonight with 69 votes for the bill and 51 against. It will now go to a public referendum at next year's election. Political… Audio
Focus on Politics: Coalition parties kiss and make up on immigration
This week the Prime Minister put a stake in the ground on immigration. A change in approach by immigration officials to partnership visas means Indians in particular are having a much harder time… Audio
PM denies NZ First played a role in tightening visas
The Prime Minister has stepped in to resolve the Indian partnership visa row.
There's been a backlash in the Indian community after officials changed tack and made it harder to bring new husbands and… Audio