Craig McCulloch

Analysis - Labour appears to have underestimated the cost of its public transport fare cap policy , with economists identifying several apparent errors in the party's workings.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the Public Service Commissioner would investigate "integrity concerns" raised by a damning review.

Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.

Labour complains over Paul Henry’s ‘shoot, shag, marry’ remarks

‘Seriously big mistake’: NZ First, ACT, strongly oppose social media ban

‘Significant questions’ as Immigration NZ faces audit

Ambassador reacts after Peters tells Green MP: 'go back to your own country'

By Craig McCulloch of RNZ China's ambassador has delivered a pointed response after Foreign Minister Winston Peters told a Chinese-born New Zealand MP to “go back to your own country” in Parliament.

Craig McCulloch of RNZ Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Winston Peters has refused to apologise for his attack on a Chinese-Kiwi MP despite the prime minister and others describing his comments as "racist".

PM defends using Air Force flight to attend National Party fundraiser