Simon Bridges' sister accused of using science classes to teach creationism
Opposition leader Simon Bridges says he's seen no evidence that his sister has been teaching creationism in place of the New Zealand science curriculum at a private christian school.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 1 Aug 2018 | 8:02 am
Student visa scam: Company provided info for five years
A finance company implicated in student visa fraud in Sri Lanka has been providing information for Immigration New Zealand applications since 2012.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 1 Aug 2018 | 6:03 am
National would legalise cannabis if public voted in favour - Bridges
If the public votes in favour of legalising cannabis in a referendum, a National-led government would change the law accordingly, National Party leader Simon Bridges says.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 31 Jul 2018 | 8:11 pm
National calls for inquiry head to step down
National wants the head of an inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment as deputy police commissioner to step down or be sacked.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 31 Jul 2018 | 7:09 pm
Sri Lankan visa scam revealed, but no review of past applications
Hundreds of students from Sri Lanka could be here illegally, while officials do what they can to investigate claims of fraud in the student visa scheme.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 31 Jul 2018 | 4:00 pm
Govt departments urged to find solution on synthetic cannabis
Government agencies have been asked to urgently find ways to reduce the harm caused by synthetic cannabis.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 31 Jul 2018 | 3:21 pm
Government seeks public input on well-being indicators
The government wants public input on a set of well-being indicators it intends to incorporate into all future Budgets.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 31 Jul 2018 | 2:08 pm
Synthetic cannabis crisis: 'Let's not have a Remuera answer for the backstreet of Ōtara'
A cross-party solution is needed to stem the synthetic cannabis crisis, acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 31 Jul 2018 | 9:30 am
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern set for return to duties
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will formally return to her duties at midnight on Wednesday when the acting Prime Minister, Winston Peters, goes overseas.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 30 Jul 2018 | 5:55 pm
Accord over nurses staffing signed: 'It is the end of this vicious cycle of severe under-funding'
Top health officials have this morning signed up to an accord, promising to better manage staffing levels to ensure the health workforce is safe.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 30 Jul 2018 | 1:41 pm
Simon Bridges: 30 charter schools would be 'fantastic'
National would aim to triple the number of charter schools if it formed the next government, leader Simon Bridges says.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 30 Jul 2018 | 8:30 am
Bridges meeting the needs of party faithful and new breed
Opinion - Simon Bridges needed to achieve two things in his first speech as opposition leader to the party faithful at the National Party conference, writes Brigette Morten.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 29 Jul 2018 | 8:10 pm
National MP wants gang patches banned in public
Gangs are becoming more visible in communities and are starting to flex their muscles, National Party justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell says.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 29 Jul 2018 | 6:04 pm
Ardern posts Facebook video ahead of return to work
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sent out a video with her new baby just hours after the National Party leader delivered his maiden speech today.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 29 Jul 2018 | 5:32 pm
More teachers, smaller classes - Bridges makes first conference speech as leader
Smaller class sizes in primary schools and more teachers under a National government is the pledge Simon Bridges has given in his first speech as party leader at the National Party conference.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 29 Jul 2018 | 1:03 pm
'We will not let them divide us' - Bennett
National's deputy leader has called on party members and MPs to stay united in the face of attacks from the government.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 29 Jul 2018 | 11:24 am
NZ ordered not to grant visas to Russians blacklisted by allies
A directive has been sent to Immigration New Zealand staff with orders to not grant visas to Russians blacklisted by the country's security allies.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 27 Jul 2018 | 1:16 pm
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson on Waka Jumping Bill: We have to compromise
The Green Party is gritting its teeth and supporting a bill that would have prevented the success of its founding members and will put out some of its core membership.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 27 Jul 2018 | 12:09 pm
Market access key in Pacific Alliance talks - David Parker
Market access is one of the main sticking points to New Zealand getting into the Pacific Alliance, the trade minister says.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 27 Jul 2018 | 11:49 am
Government signals more changes to foreign student work rights
The international education sector says any restriction to the ability of foreign students to work while studying would be the death blow for some institutions.Source: Radio New Zealand Politics Headlines | 27 Jul 2018 | 10:34 am