In Focus on Politics, has NZ damaged its relationship with China over the row with Australia?

In Focus on politics, the Finance Minister recruits the Reserve Bank to help tackle the housing crisis.

In Focus on politics, house prices pile the pressure on politicians

Footage of the attempted removal of a Maori newborn propelled Oranga Tamariki into the spotlight, making it one of the most fraught and challenging areas for Tracey Martin as the Minister for Children. RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Ms Martin, who was booted from Parliament with New Zealand First at the election.

While all eyes may be on the volatile US election fallout, the NZ Prime Minister has spent the week quietly assembling her second term government. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a look at Jacinda Ardern's new Cabinet line-up and breaks down the Labour-Greens deal.

The people have spoken. The provisional referendum results are in. And it's two very different tales on euthanasia and cannabis. RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch breaks down the numbers and the fallout.

A thumping Labour win and a National humiliation. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch checks in with the rest of the gallery team to dissect the 2020 election result and what it means for the various parties.

A wrap up of the week on the campaign with RNZs political team.

A poll, policy, debates and Serious Fraud Office charges - it was a big week on the campaign trail. RNZ senior political reporter Jo Moir catches up with the rest of the gallery team who've been following the party leaders around the country.

Join the RNZ political team for a wrap up of the week on the campaign trail.