Anneke Smith

Labour's long-awaited tax policy has finally arrived, and a little earlier than expected.The party will campaign on a capital gains tax covering property excluding the family home and farms to help… Audio

The Labour Party wants to set up a 'Future Fund' to invest in New Zealand infrastructure and businesses. It is the party's first policy announcement since it's bruising defeat at the last election… Audio

Union leaders say the government's open letter to the public about looming strike action has only inflamed tensions between negotiating parties. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio

Farmers celebrate as coalition slashes methane target https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/focusonpolitics Audio

The Government is hailing its new methane target as a "fair and pragmatic" goal for the agricultural sector. Anneke Smith reports. Audio

It's been a tumultuous few months for Te Pati Maori and if Thursday's 'reset' was anything to go by, it still has a way to go to settle everything down. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

An orchardist says the horticulture industry is not crying out for workers, as the Prime Minister urges young people to look for work in the sector. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The government is being criticised for its decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly last week. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann from New York Audio

The Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions at a climate change meeting in New York. Speaking at a UN leaders breakfast on sea level rise… Audio

The Foreign Affairs Minister says the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions at a climate change meeting in New York. Reporter Anneke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from New York.

In today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times; There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign… Audio

There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign affairs minister was stopped from entering a Trump event for the second time. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte… Audio

RNZ's political report Anneke Smith is in New York for leaders week at the UN Audio

US President Donald Trump has told world leaders the war in Gaza must be stopped, though he says recognising Palestine will only reward Hamas.Mr Trump's comments in the UN General Assembly debate come… Audio

US President Donald Trump has told world leaders the war on Gaza must be stopped, though he says recognising Palestine will only reward Hamas. Our political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Ingrid… Audio

The Foreign Affairs Minister says New Zealand is not about to "jump the gun" on recognising Palestine, despite many others doing just that. Winston Peters sat in on a UN conference on a two state… Audio

New Zealand is among a dwindling number of UN member states that have not taken steps to formally recognise a Palestinian state. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised the state of Palestine overnight. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio

This weekend, the foreign minister will leave for New York to take part in the United Nations General Assembly, where it's expected he'll reveal New Zealand's position on whether to recognise a… Audio

A veteran music promotor says New Zealand is back in the game, thanks to a $40 million funding package from the government. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio