Anneke Smith

A stoush between the chief human rights commissioner and a Jewish community leader has flared up following a showdown at Parliament. Appearing before a select committee this morning, Dr Stephen… Audio

The new RNZ-Reid Research poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, with the coalition clinging to a slim lead. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The government is hailing an end to a "soft on crime era" as it limits the ability of judges to give offenders less time in prison. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The coalition will reach across the aisle to identify any common ground with its political opponents on the radical overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

In Focus on Politics, Anneke Smith examines the Prime Minister's performance in India and takes a look at what the Foreign Affairs Minister got out of his talks with top US officials in Washington DC.

On today's episode, New Zealand's economy has rebounded out of recession a little more quickly than expected, growing 0.7 percent in the three months to the end of December, Cardiologist say some… Audio

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The government has all but confirmed it will lift New Zealand's defence spending in the near term - though details like 'when' and 'by how much' are still unclear. The Prime Minister said he's open to… Audio

The government is investing $30 million dollars' worth of tourism levies into conservation tourism. Conversation Minister Tama Potaka announced the funding at the Prime Minister's weekly post-Cabinet… Audio

Public health experts say good gun laws require multiple layers of legislation and they want a risk management approach called the "Swiss cheese model". Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

MPs have gone head to head on health in a special debate about the recent resignation of Health New Zealand's top boss. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The government's new Chief Victims Advisor has hit out at ACT leader David Seymour over his handling of two criminal cases, saying he was wrong and out of line. Political reporter Anneke Smith has… Audio

One of the men sexually abused as a teenager by former ACT party president says it's a relief Tim Jago has finally been named. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

After years of secrecy, former ACT Party president Tim Jago can now be named as the political figure who abused teenage boys in the 1990s. Jago was found guilty of eight charges of indecent assault… Audio

On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday, Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy… Audio

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Winston Peters has conceded that Shane Jones' "send Mexicans home" comment could have been expressed differently. Mr Peters also told immigrant Green MPs to "show some gratitude" for being in New… Audio

The government's move to loosen visitor visa rules has already piqued overseas interest - including from Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

Prime Minister Luxon wants mining to dig deeper into the country's economy, calling it a key player in the government's growth plan. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Expectant parents are being warned about disruption at Wellington Hospital as work to replace its faulty copper pipes progresses. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio