The government readies for economic shock from Coronavirus outbreak.

This week Independent MP Jami-Lee Ross was named as one of the four people facing charges in relation to two 100 thousand dollar donations made to the National Party. The Serious Fraud Office also announced it had commenced an investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation's handling of donations Political reporter Yvette McCullough looks at how the week played out.

A political grenade has been lobbed into election year with the secretive NZ First Foundation facing investigation by the Serious Fraud Office over the way it handled donations. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a look at how the story developed over the week and considers the potential consequences for all parties.

Political parties defend their record on Maori issues at election year Waitangi commemorations.

Government splashes the cash on infrastructure to kick off election year.

The start of the political year begins with a sharp focus on what Government has (or has not) delivered for Maori

Parliament wraps for 2019 after a year of drama, tragedy and controversy.

Last week a spotlight was well and truly shone on the Hepatitis Foundation after a damning report made its way to RNZ more than a year after it was completed by Charities Services. Political reporter Jo Moir takes a look at what was found and how those involved have responded.

This weekend Labour party faithful will gather in Whanganui for their annual conference. Political Reporter Yvette McCullough looks at some of the issues that will be on the agenda - including electing a new party president and looking at the party's culture, as it deals with the fall out from the sexual assault allegations scandal.

NZ First in the gun again over political donations