Focus on Politics

New Zealand has moved into a new phase of its coronavirus response with the first cases of Covid-19 being confirmed in the country. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch looks at the Government's response on the health and economic fronts so far. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The world has reacted with alarm as the coronavirus causes increasing disruption to individuals and companies around the globe, and is now putting pressure on international economies. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Independent MP Jami-Lee Ross was named as one of the four people facing charges in relation to two 100 thousand dollar donations made to the National Party. The Serious Fraud Office also announced it had commenced an investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation's handling of donations Political reporter Yvette McCullough looks at how the week played out. Go to this episode on rnz....

A political grenade has been lobbed into election year with the secretive NZ First Foundation facing investigation by the Serious Fraud Office over the way it handled donations. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a look at how the story developed over the week and considers the potential consequences for all parties. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Political parties defend their record on Maori issues at election year Waitangi commemorations. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Government splashes the cash on infrastructure to kick off election year. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The start of the political year begins with a sharp focus on what Government has (or has not) delivered for Maori Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details