Jane Patterson
New Prime Minister and Deputy installed: what next?
In a remarkably swift and smooth transition after Jacinda Ardern's surprise announcement last week, incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins wasted no time in indicating he would "rein in" some projects… Audio
Analysis: Chris Hipkins' first interviews after PM picking
Chris Hipkins has had his first interview on Morning Report since being confirmed as the Labour Party's pick for Prime Minister.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Jacinda Ardern resigns as Labour leader - political analysis
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen about the atmosphere at Labour's caucus retreat, a day after Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation. Audio
A Labour refresh no one was expecting
RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson spoke to Charlotte Cook with the latest analysis on future leader options. Audio
Breaking down Jacinda Ardern's resignation
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Guyon Espiner to discuss the resignation of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Audio
USA women's soccer fixtures spike World Cup interest
This week's games between the USA and our own Football Ferns are proving to be the perfect curtain-raiser for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
New Zealand will jointly host the event with Australia… Audio
Political editors panel: Parliament finishes up for 2022
Parliament has come to a close for 2022, a year that's seen political fortunes twist and turn.
More drama will almost certainly arrive next year, Election year, but here are some of the political… Audio
Political editors' panel: Three waters entrenchment blunder
It's time now for Morning Report's weekly political panel, in which we discuss, analyse and digest the week's major political stories.
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson, and the NZ Herald… Audio
Ardern weighs spending priorities and Cabinet line-up ahead of election year
A newly prioritised spending plan and fresh ministerial line-up are part of Labour's plan to reset the political landscape for the start of 2023 - election year.
The political headwinds are… Audio
National, ACT have numbers to govern in latest 1News Kantar political poll
National and ACT have a majority to govern in the latest 1 News Kantar political poll, with the parties at 38 percent and 11 percent respectively.
Labour, meanwhile, is down one percent to 33 percent… Video, Audio
Analysis: Govt u-turn on three waters entrenchment
The government is making a U-turn on its decision to entrench part of the three waters legislation regarding the privatisation of water assets.
The rule would have required 60 percent of votes in the… Audio
Political editors panel: Three waters back in news
It's the time of the week for our political panel. This Friday we have RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, joined by Stuff political editor, Luke Malpass. Audio
National's tax plan under review after economic forecasts
Much of National's tax package is now under review after the shock economic forecasts, with the plan to scrap the top tax rate on the chopping block.
The government's defending higher interest rates… Audio
Analysis: Ardern and Jinping meet
Chinese president Xi Jinping says he wants his country's relationship with New Zealand to be taken to a "higher level" in the wake of a meeting with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
The two leaders met… Audio
Political editors panel: Youth crime, Covid-19, global politics
It's time now for Morning Report's weekly political panel.
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson, and Stuff political editor Luke Malpass spoke to Corin Dan and Māni Dunlop. Audio
Government promises faster, cheaper, simpler RMA system
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
Political editors panel: Polls, Reserve Bank, tax
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
Govt gives Commerce Commission power to set petrol prices
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
Minister Woods makes fuel sector announcement
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