Jane Patterson

Faster, cheaper, simpler - the government's promising a lot with its massive overhaul of the Resource Management Act but it's copping criticism from all political quarters.

Ministers are touting a… Audio

It's time now for our Friday political panel in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

Political editor Jane Patterson, and Newhub political editor Jenna Lynch spoke… Audio

The government has sent a firm message to the fuel industry. It has anounced it is giving the Commerce Commsision the power to set petrol prices if it thinks companies are acting in a way that keeps… Video, Audio

The government's giving the Commerce Commission the power to set fairer petrol and diesel prices.

It's part of a suite of just-announced measures aimed at making the country's fuel system more secure… Audio

The reappointment of Adrian Orr as Reserve Bank Governor for another five years has prompted political outrage, with the opposition demanding evidence he deserves a second term.

The central bank has… Audio

The National and ACT parties are unimpressed the Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has been reappointed for a second term.

Opposition parties want an independent review of the central bank's… Audio

The Labour Party is playing down its sharp drop in support in the latest political poll, saying the result should be taken with a "grain of salt".

The Newshub Reid Research poll has Labour sitting… Audio

The Labour Party's popularity has plummeted in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll, with its worst result since Jacinda Ardern became leader in 2017.

It's dropped about six points to 32% - National… Audio

Households and businesses are bracing for more pain on the horizon in the form of higher interest rates, as the central bank continues to wage war on inflation.

The Reserve Bank has warned the cost… Audio

It's time now for our weekly Friday feature in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson, and TVNZ political editor Jessica… Audio

The government's confirmed it made a plea to Iran to get a New Zealand couple out of the country, but insist no deal was done to secure their release.

Against official advice, social media… Audio

A New Zealand couple held in Iran have escaped the country safe and well after being stuck there for months.

Topher Richwhite and his wife Bridget Thackwray had been unable to leave the Middle… Audio

It's time now for our Friday political panel on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is… Audio

Emergency housing's supposed to be short term for those most in need - but some have now lived in motels for two years or longer - with no immediate end in sight. While it puts a roof over the head of… Audio

It's time now for the Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is off limits… Audio

National Party MP Sam Uffindell is back in caucus after an investigation did not substantiate allegations of aggressive behaviour against a young woman.

The woman, who was his flatmate while at Otago… Video, Audio

It's time now for our Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week. They might be big issues, they might be small, the masks are off in… Audio

Almost all Covid-19 restrictions have been scrapped after the Government did away with the Covid-19 Protection Framework overnight.

As of midnight, masks are only required in health and aged care… Audio

Cabinet will today consider options for a New Zealand memorial service and Public Holiday to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth.

The Prime Minister will reveal any changes to New Zealand's Covid-19… Audio