Gerry Brownlee
Gerry Brownlee defends EQC assessors
The former Earthquake Commission minister, Gerry Brownlee, is defending EQC over claims its assessors in Christchurch were not properly qualified. A growing number of homeowners in the city are… Audio
Gerry Brownlee refuses interview with John Campbell
Former EQC Minister Gerry Brownlee refused an interview with John Campbell on unresolved EQC claims, because he believes the journalist too often offers his own opinions and cuts off answers. Video, Audio
Opposition leader must be flexible - Gerry Brownlee
The race to replace Bill English as National Party leader is in full swing with Simon Bridges, Amy Adams and Judith Collins launching their bids last week. Other contenders may come forward this week… Audio
Back to business
The MPs return to the House for the first time in 2018 and pay tribute to former MP Jim Anderton who died in January. Audio
Back to business
The MPs return to the House for the first time in 2018 and pay tribute to former MP Jim Anderton who died in January.
AudioNavy upgrade continues despite $265m blowout
The Government has decided to go ahead with upgrading two navy frigates despite the cost blowing out by $265 million. It says the cost overrun is unacceptable but cancelling the upgrades would have… Audio
National keeps pressure on Ardern over asylum seekers
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has come under fire from National, now the Opposition in Parliament, for pressuring Australia over its treatment of asylum seekers on Manus Island. Judith Collins says… Audio
Brownlee to new govt: 'Good luck' with Australia
Former Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has wished the new government good luck trying to get a better deal for New Zealanders in Australia. He's warned it will find the job quite different from being… Audio
Pacific leadership focussed on improving lives of islanders
Following the annual Pacific Islands Forum summit New Zealand's Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says Pacific leaders are determined to develop the economic potential of each of their island countries… Audio
Brownlee stresses importance of Forum bloc
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has stressed the importance of the Pacific Islands Forum as he heads to Apia for the Forum Leaders Meeting. Audio
Gerry Brownlee heckled during Christchurch debate
The former Christchurch Rebuild Minister fronted for what's believed to be his first and only political debate this campaign. Video, Audio
NZ SAS troops to return from Tonga - Brownlee
The government has decided to bring home a group of New Zealand SAS troops currently in Tonga for a training exercise.
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election. Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election.
AudioNational cancels New Years Eve?
A taxpayer-funded calendar Gerry Brownlee sent out to his constituents in Christchurch is riddled with errors, including the cancellation of New Years Eve. Video, Audio
New Zealand families battle to get justice for overseas deaths
Kelly Savage, 27, died after spending ten days tied to a bed in a Japanese psychiatric ward. The struggle of his family to get answers about exactly what happened and hold people accountable brings… Audio
Brownlee wants focus on Pacific development not aid
New Zealand's new foreign minister says he will continue to focus Pacific aid on economic development rather than poverty reduction. Audio
NZ govt seeks industry input on seasonal work needs
The New Zealand government says industry input is crucial to the success of its plans to extend the Pacific seasonal labour scheme into sectors beyond horticulture. Audio
Nats 'moving on' from their week of hell
It's the National Party's election year conference in Wellington this weekend and they want to move on from the Todd Barclay affair which has dominated news this week. Audio
Brownlee responds to restored ties with Israel
The Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee says New Zealand's apology for its support for a UN resolution condeming Israel's continued settlements on Palestinian territory is not a backdown. The apology has… Audio
