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Focus on Politics

Focus on Politics

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 Weekly insight into the political issues that matter from RNZ's gallery team.(C) Radio New Zealand 2026 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Peeni Henare farewells Parliament after 12 years

    Peeni Henare farewells Parliament after 12 years
    Mar 13 2026

    Former Labour MP Peeni Henare has called time on his 12 year career in Parliament. He sits down with political reporter Lillian Hanly to discuss his resignation, and the balancing act of "being Māori" and "being a politician."

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    16 mins
  • Prime Minister flubs his lines as Iran conflict reignites

    Prime Minister flubs his lines as Iran conflict reignites
    Mar 6 2026

    As the government "acknowledges" the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, opposition parties are questioning their legality. Political reporter Giles Dexter looks at the response to the latest conflict, and the Prime Minister's struggle to articulate the government's position.

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    16 mins
  • Move-on powers move safety nets into the spotlight

    Move-on powers move safety nets into the spotlight
    Feb 27 2026

    Police will be able to tell rough sleepers and 'disorderly' people to move on, with the government announcing new powers and penalties. But move on to where? Political reporter Giles Dexter looks at how these powers would work in practice, whether the government has adequately resourced the safety nets, and what a 'reasonable distance' looks like.

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    16 mins
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