Michael Cullen

Labour party deputy leader and finance spokesman Michael Cullen discusses National's economic packagee. Audio

World Financial Markets plunge further, while New Zealand's books are much worse than expected. Audio

National and Labour finance spokesmen discuss the global financial crisis, the state of the Government's books, tax cuts and spending. Audio

Finance Minister defends handling of economy; Radio New Zealand's economics correspondent and political editor analyse the figures. Audio

Treasury figures confirm the wage gap between New Zealand and Australia has not widened in the past nine years. Audio

Yesterday, the New Zealand Superannuation Fund posted a eight-hundred and eighty one million dollar loss after tax. Audio

Back in July Helen Clark accused the National party leader of acting unethically. Audio

If the New Zealand economy feels the fallout of the global financial crisis what does this mean for election spending pledges? Audio

Denis O'Reilly has been involved in preparing the claim. Audio

We cross to New York and our correspondent Nathan King. Audio

Finance Minister Michael Cullen has used the turmoil in American markets to criticise the credentials of John Key. Audio

It comes after a string of gaffs from his spokespeople including Maurice Williamson. Audio

Despite two days of political name calling it seems Labour and National largely agree on road tolls. Audio

National is putting the security of electricity supply ahead of carbon emission reduction. Audio

The National party is accusing Labour activists of 'dirty tricks' after more secretly taped comments. Audio

The National Party is on the defensive again after another secretly recorded tape emerged from the party's weekend conference. Audio

Another secret recording of a senior National party MP has emerged, adding to Labour claims that National has a hidden agenda. Audio

The Finance Minister and the Australian Treasurer say the two country's proposed Emissions Trading Schemes, are compatible. Audio

In a last minute change to the deal Toll's trucking firm Tranzlink is no longer getting rent free depots. Audio

Transferring nearly half a billion dollars worth of cash and forestry assets to a collective of seven central North Island iwi. Audio