Katie Scotcher
National proposes new medical school in Waikato for rural doctors
The National Party has revived its promise to create a new medical school focused on delivering doctors for rural communities. The party had started work on the idea when it was last in government… Audio
Can't arrest way out of gang problem
The Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor has warned the country can't arrest its way out of the gang problem.
Dame Juliet Gerrard has quietly released a report on gangs that was requested last year… Audio
Govt starts work on 'postcode lottery'
The Government has begun its efforts to scrap the so-called postcode lottery for surgeries - beginning with cataract operations. New nationwide standards are being rolled out to determine who is… Audio
Battle over Māori seats heating up
The battle over the Māori seats is heating up, with two Labour MPs opting for an electorate or nothing approach.
But the party insists it's not reviving its "do or die" 2017 strategy, which… Audio
Gone by lunchtime: Wood resigns over more undeclared shares
A "crushed" and "devastated" Michael Wood has resigned to a "frustrated" and "angry" Prime Minister. Michael Wood's fallen on his sword after he failed to declare his stakes in three more companies… Audio
Meng Foon hasn't yet quit as Race Relations Commissioner
Meng Foon is yet to formally resign from his role as Race Relations Commissioner.
The government announced on Friday Mr Foon had tendered his resignation, after failing to disclose a conflict of… Audio
Race Relations Commissioner resigns over conflict of interest
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has resigned over an undeclared conflict of interest. RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher has the latest. [embed]… Video, Audio
Ministerial rule-breakers in hot water
Two senior ministers have this week been under pressure for breaking rules in place to ensure ministerial transparency and accountability. Political reporter Katie Scotcher examines the fall out. Audio
Labour under pressure with Michael Wood, Jan Tinetti scandals
Today further allegations against Michael Wood over comments he made to a journalist about his Auckland Airport shares.
It's also emerged his shareholding was raised three times with Jacinda Ardern's… Video, Audio
Michael Wood's explanation for airport shares flub 'inadequate' - Hipkins
"Inadequate" - the Prime Minister's verdict on Michael Wood's explanation for holding onto his Auckland Airport shares, despite being told several times to ditch them.
But Chris Hipkins is standing… Audio
Minister Wood apologises for failing to declare Airport shares
Senior Labour minister Michael Wood has apologised for failing to properly declare shares in Auckland Airport. Mr Wood, who is the minister of Transport, bought the shares when he was a teenager in… Audio
Friday political pannel with Jane Patterson and Katie Scotcher
And it's Friday, time to look back at the week that was. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson and RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Opposition a focus at Labour Party Congress
Hundreds of Labour Party supporters gathered in Wellington this weekend for the party's election year congress.
It was a chance for Labour's base to get to know the new leader - but the party spent… Audio
National tweaks pledge to bring back $5 prescription fees
The government is defending its decision to provide only specific groups with cost of living support in this year's Budget.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he had to weigh up providing support… Audio
Coronation concert underway at Windsor Castle
Thousands gathered in London over the weekend to celebrate the first coronation in 70 years.
Celebrations of King Charles III and Queen Camilla are continuing with a concert at Windsor Castle… Audio
Coronation celebrations continue
Celebrations in the United Kingdom for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla have entered their second day.
People are attending street parties and a concert at Windsor Castle… Audio
High Commissioner to UK apologises to Māori King over tikanga
A right royal mess. The High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, has apologised to the Maori King for not following tikanga at an event in London.
The faux pas happened during a gathering of New… Audio
NZ-UK free trade deal "gold standard", says govt
Chris Hipkins has announced the free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom will come into force at the end of the month. The Prime Minister made the announcement after meeting… Audio
Final preparations underway for King's Coronation in London
Dozens of royal family mega-fans have set up camp near Buckingham Palace - braving the chilly London nights just to catch a glimpse of King Charles on Coronation day.
Final preparations are underway… Audio
Whaitiri resignation a surprise to PM Hipkins while in London
Meka Whatiri's surprise defection has come while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in London for the King's Coronation.
He received the news not long after touching down in the UK.
Our reporter Katie… Video, Audio
