Jane Patterson

Jacinda Ardern has given a media conference after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

It's time now for our Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

They might be big issues, they might be small, it'll be anything but… Audio

It came out of the blue - the Government was going to put a tax on KiwiSaver fees which would have netted $225 million per year from 2026.

The idea had been scrapped within 24 hours, the Government… Audio

145 toilet paper factory workers who haven't been paid for weeks are now facing a pricey legal threat.

Manufacturing company Essity has locked workers out at its Kawerau mill, and is now suing them… Audio

It's time now for our Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is off limits… Audio

It's been the worst kept secret in Parliament - Trevor Mallard heading off to Ireland as ambassador and handing over the reins as Speaker to Adrian Rurawhe.

The formalities descended into yet another… Audio

The now-independent MP Gaurav Sharma isn't going quietly, saying he still has texts from Labour Party colleagues and other evidence of bullying he's prepared to make public.

The caucus overwhelmingly… Audio

Jacinda Ardern is adamant there was no predetermination on Labour MP Gaurav Sharma's future.

The Prime Minister says the final decision on the Hamilton West MP will be made by caucus tomorrow.

He… Audio

The Labour Party caucus has unanimously voted to suspend Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma after he went rogue over the past week, with several allegations of bullying tabled against fellow MPs and… Audio

The Labour Party leader, Jacinda Ardern, has called a special caucus meeting for this week, where the main topic of discussion will be Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma.

When Ardern took the podium… Audio

Hamilton West MP Dr Gaurav Sharma says he has faced MP on MP bullying within the Labour Party, posting a 2600 word statement on his Facebook page on Friday detailing his experiences.

The Labour Party… Audio

A Labour backbencher has gone rogue, launching an extraordinary broadside at his own party and Parliament, decrying rampant bullying.

Gaurav Sharma has made the explosive claims after a long-running… Audio

National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus while an investigation is carried out into further allegations of bullying raised by RNZ.

A woman who flatted with the Tauranga… Audio

The latest One News / Kantar political poll released last night suggests the National and ACT parties could govern together if support remains the same during the next election.

Labour and National… Audio

RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, was at the National Party conference this weekend.

The party unveiled its new welfare policy at the conference, a promise to get young beneficiaries into work.

It's time now for our new Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is off… Audio

It's been tit for tat over tax at Parliament today. The row blew up after a news report claiming National had parked its policy to to effectively give people a tax cut.

Now the party says the same… Audio