Shane Jones
Ministry for Primary Industries dismantled under new govt
The Ministry for Primary Industries is being dismantled. The new Labour-led government is splitting it up into three parts covering forestry, fisheries and agriculture. Labour MP Stuart Nash will be… Audio
Is Winston Peters a Very Hungry Caterpillar?
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones said today that the "monarch butterfly" will soon emerge. Does that make Winston Peters a very hungry caterpillar? And just how much does he want? Video, Audio
Ex-Labour MP in NZ First won't affect negotiations
New Zealand First's new MP Shane Jones doesn't think his former career as a Labour MP will influence the outcome of his party's coalition negotiations. The party holds the balance of power after the… Audio
Shane Jones returns to Parliament
Shane Jones is back in Parliament as a list MP with New Zealand First, but lost the Whangarei seat he was standing in. Audio
Shane Jones likely to return to Parliament
John Campbell talks to presumed New Zealand First MP Shane Jones, who has been re-elected to Parliament - this time under a different party. Video, Audio
Deputies own up to mistakes in latest political debate
The Spinoff held its political debate last night, where National's Paula Bennett and Labour's Kelvin Davis both admitted to making mistakes in the past week. The two deputy leaders also both found… Audio
Polls 'invariably wrong' on election day - Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is dismissing polls showing his party losing support as meaningless.
Shane Jones happy with #8 ranking on NZ First list
The New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones is delighted that he's been ranked number eight on the party list, saying he was always utterly confident his quality would shine through. Video, Audio
Shane Jones ranked number 9 on NZ First list
High profile New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones has been ranked at number nine on the party's list. Audio
Shane Jones has doubts on IwiRail plans
The New Zealand First candidate, Shane Jones, says the Maori Party policy to resurrect regional rail is unrealistic and farcical. Audio
VIDEO: Bill English on New Zealand First and the return of Shane Jones
The Prime Minister has dismissed New Zealand First's strategies but says National will need to work hard to beat its candidate in Whangarei. Video
Shane Jones to stand for NZ First in Whangarei
After months of speculation, former Labour MP Shane Jones has announced he will stand for New Zealand First in Whangarei.
Are Whangarei voters keen on voting for Shane Jones?
Folk in Whangarei are certainly keen on Shane - but not necessarily Shane Jones. Audio
'Farm boy' Shane Jones promises help for Whangarei
Shane Jones has announced he will stand for NZ First in the Whangarei seat. He was quick to remind locals he's a country boy at heart. Audio
Shane Jones to stand for NZ First
Former Labour MP Shane Jones announced today he will stand for NZ First in the Whangarei electorate. He talks to John Campbell. Audio
Govt pulls back from Ngapuhi Treaty negotiations
The Government has stepped back from negotiations with Ngapuhi over its Treaty settlement until its two warring factions reach agreement on how to work together to conclude a deal. Former Northland… Audio
Seminar emphasises strengthening Pacific tourism
A seminar held at A.U.T (Auckland University of Technology) this week focused on tourism and development in the Pacific. This was led by NZ's ambassador for Pacific Economic Development Matua Shane… Audio
NZ to include Fisheries in RSE scheme for Tuvalu and Kiribati
New Zealand has extended its Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme in Kiribati and Tuvalu to include the fisheries sector. Audio
Sir Graham Latimer remembered
Leaders throughout Maoridom have paid their respects to Sir Graham Latimer, who has died in Kaitaia at the age of 90. Audio
Remembering Sir Graham Latimer
The long term president of the New Zealand Maori Council, Sir Graham Latimer, has died at the age of 90. Audio
