Politics National mulls party-hopping as Ross clings on The National Party is “thinking about things” as its former MP backtracks on his promise to resign from Parliament. Oct 19 2018 Sam Sachdeva and Thomas Coughlan
Comment National officials must answer for Ross cover-up Jami-Lee Ross is responsible for his own actions, but if party officials covered for him they should be held to account. Oct 19 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Losers abound in a bad week for NZ politics There are no winners from a week like this, and Simon Bridges still has explaining to do. Oct 18 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Questions remain over Zhang donation Simon Bridges said allegations of a donation cover-up had been “discredited” - but National still has questions to answer. Oct 18 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Tape embarrasses but doesn’t convict Bridges National leader Simon Bridges says Jami-Lee Ross’ secret recording doesn’t back up the accusations of electoral fraud. Oct 17 2018 Thomas Coughlan, Laura Walters and Sam Sachdeva
Government Ross hurts Bridges with scorched earth approach Jami-Lee Ross is out of National, his political career seems dead in the water - but he has damaged Simon Bridges. Oct 17 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Foreign Affairs Moving South Korea’s image of NZ into the modern era NZ-South Korea ties were forged in war, but can we modernise our image there beyond spectacular scenery and hobbits? Oct 15 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Foreign Affairs Korea peace talks expose some fault lines The signs of optimism about unification talks are all around in Seoul - but not everyone is happy with the progress so far. Oct 12 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics ‘Blackmail’ threat over Whaitiri altercation Meka Whaitiri’s lawyers said a blackmail threat was made to the Prime Minister’s office after an alleged altercation. Oct 05 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Foreign Affairs GCSB joins condemnation of Russian cyber attacks Spy agency says there has been “activity” on New Zealand networks, as global chorus condemns Kremlin actions. Oct 04 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics MP Jami-Lee Ross to take medical leave Senior National MP asks for time off to deal with health issues, a decision his leader says is unrelated to leak inquiry. Oct 02 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Moving fast to remould the world order At the end of her high profile trip to the UN, Jacinda Ardern talks to Sam Sachdeva. Sep 30 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Ardern: UN remarks not directed at Trump NZ’s long history of supporting international collaboration predates the US President, PM says. Sep 28 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Ardern advances a kinder worldview on world stage There were few surprises in the PM’s UN speech - but that doesn’t mean it didn’t achieve what she wanted. Sep 28 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Ardern to UN: We must rebuild multilateralism In her General Assembly debut, PM tells nations to “step back from the chaos” and focus on kindness. Sep 28 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Ardern charms, plugs tourism on Late Show Jacinda Ardern talks Trump, steel tariffs and flights to NZ on her US late show appearance. Sep 27 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Trade Ardern trumpets trade, but ‘social licence’ needed PM says she is proudly “pro-free trade”, but warns discontent over the CPTPP trade deal shows a mandate must be rebuilt. Sep 27 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Comment Gayford provides laughs, PM preps for serious test Donald Trump’s UN speech was predictably dark in parts - but the PM’s partner has a knack for keeping things light. Sep 26 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Politics Ardern unworried by Iran sanctions threat PM says nothing in Donald Trump’s speech surprised her - but takes some time when asked which parts she’d support. Sep 26 2018 Sam Sachdeva
Foreign Affairs Trump takes on globalism Donald Trump’s UN speech lacked the fury of his debut, but there were still attacks - along with an unexpected laugh line. Sep 26 2018 Sam Sachdeva
