Bill English
Bill English defends his decision not to speak at Big Gay Out
Prime Minister Bill English took a low key aproach to Big Gay Out, leaving his deputy Paula Bennett to speak. Mr English says at community events, there is no need to be political if you're just there… Audio
'Confident, stable, and focused' - PM
Prime Minister Bill English delivers his Statement presenting the current government as the best electoral option and asks for the continued support of the House.
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'Confident, stable, and focused' - PM
Prime Minister Bill English delivers his Statement presenting the current government as the best electoral option and asks for the continued support of the House.
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Political jibes and policy queries begins for the year
Members of Parliament returned to the fray - with the first Question Time of the year. Audio
The Minor Parties First Election Stoush
In Parliament the minor party leaders marked out their election position during the first debate. Audio
The Minor Parties First Election Stoush
In Parliament the minor party leaders marked out their election position during the first debate.
AudioA Head to Head to Start the Year
The Prime Minister kicks off a fierce election-year debate by asking the House for its support. Audio
A Head to Head to Start the Year
The Prime Minister kicks off a fierce election-year debate by asking the House for its support.
AudioPM on Trump: 'I'm not there to scold him'
Prime Minister Bill English did not "scold" Donald Trump in his 15-minute phone call but raised immigration and the US presence in the Asia-Pacific. Video
Strategic studies expert warns of Trump's impact on NZ
Robert Ayson says the region is looking for some assurance from the United States and New Zealand can play a significant role in representing the Asia-Pacific Audio
Civil, thoughtful and friendly: Bill English on Donald Trump
Bill English says he didn't shy away from tough topics during his conversation with US President Donald Trump Video, Audio
Trump's travel ban heads back to court
Our correspondent in Washington Simon Marks says Donald Trump's talk with Bill English isn't making news in the US, where most attention is on his legal problems trying to implement an immigrant ban.
…Ayson: Prime Minister "did well" during phone call with Trump
Bill English has been given the thumbs up for getting through 15-minute call with US President Donald Trump without creating any fireworks. Audio
PM praised for 'civil' discussion with Trump
The Prime Minister has been praised for a "reasonably civil" 15-minute phone call with US president Donald Trump.
PM says Trump civil, knows a lot about NZ
The Prime Minister says there were no fireworks when he took a highly anticipated phone call from US president Donald Trump this morning.
PM's media honeymoon is over
Dealing with the media will be a big part of Bill English's job in election year. Mediawatch looks at the curly questions from the media that brought his short political honeymoon to an abrupt end. Audio
PM's media honeymoon is over
Dealing with the media will be a big part of Bill English's job in election year. Mediawatch looks at the curly questions from the media that brought his short political honeymoon to an abrupt end.
AudioPM flags skipping Waitangi in future after meeting iwi leaders
Waitangi Day celebrations will continue regardless of whether the Prime Minister is present, RNZ Te Manu Korihi reporter Shannon Haunui-Thompson joins Checkpoint from Waitangi. Video, Audio
Bill English says he's looking forward to Trump phone call
Bill English says he's "not nervous" about his relationship with the new US President, and will "raise areas where we don't agree", in spite of Donald Trump's conversation with the Australian PM. Audio
PM's trip to Waitangi could be a thing of the past, says PM
Bill English visited Waitangi today, the first time as Prime Minister. But he won't be there on Waitangi Day, and has floated the idea of taking February 6 commemorations "on the road". Video, Audio
