After their last defeat Labour said they would go back to the drawing board. They haven't learnt a thing. They're seemingly incapable of making the necessary changes to come out on top.

Source: Newstalk ZB

The Greens are arguing that our banks are some of the most profitable in the world and they're right. When we do well, business does well and that includes the banks.

New Zealand's vote against changing the flag shows that a potential shift to a republic is a long way off, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says.

Labour leader Andrew Little has told one of his MPs that a tweet attacking the owner of a "flash beach house" for flying the alternative flag was inappropriate.

"It's a big, dumb thing that only gets more expensive over time," Oliver said. "It's like getting a pet walrus. You think it's stupid now - wait until you learn what a bucket of sea cucumbers costs. You've not prepared for that."

US President Barack Obama says he and Cuban President Raul Castro had a "frank and candid conversation" on human rights and democracy, and are making progress in tearing down barriers between the two nations.

Tony Waring talks about how he sculptured an iron NZ flag that took him 35 - 40 hours. He also gives his view on the flag debate.

NZ First leader Winston Peters has opposed a flag change throughout the referendum process. The Herald spoke to him about the reasons for his stance.

National Party minister Maggie Barry is one of Parliament's strongest advocates for changing the flag. The Herald spoke to her about the reasons behind her stance.

Mike Hosking says gangs are a massive, multi-generational problem that are dangerously close to being in the 'too hard' basket.

Residents in Massey explain their views on the New Zealand Flag change.

The Government's message to melanoma petitioners at Parliament today is to wait for the Budget when Pharmac will almost certainly get an increase in its funding.

Prominent Asian New Zealanders are encouraging migrants to vote in the upcoming flag referendum through a series of videos. The videos were produced by the New Zealand Asian Leaders organisation, and chairwoman Mai Chen said they aim to improve low voter turnout among migrants. “Regardless of which flag you support, the point is to exercise your right to vote as citizens and permanent residents.” Gisborne mayor Meng Foon, Deloitte partner Wendy Lai and Spark business manager David Tse feature in the videos.

All Blacks great Dan Carter has appeared in a short video alongside a host of other high-profile Kiwis encouraging New Zealanders to vote for change in the upcoming flag referendum.

Comedian John Oliver regularly takes satirical swipes at New Zealand on his HBO show 'Last Week Tonight'.

NZ Herald talks to Victoria Crone, former New Zealand managing director of Xero about her run for the Auckland mayoralty.

Prime Minister John Key has today outlined a plan to make an early start on the main works of the $2.5 billion city rail link in 2018.

President Barack Obama says Australia has been "consistent and extraordinarily effective" fighting the Islamic State group.

In the final days before the first votes are cast, Hillary Clinton emphasised her desire to build on what Obama has achieved with domestic policy.

"This is a man who is interviewing for the most important job in the world. His words are not funny, his words are poisonous."

Kyle Lockwood is wondering what he can do next. He has now ticked off two big victories — designing New Zealand’s alternative national flag and successfully lobbying the Government to extend passport terms to 10 years.

Prime Minister John Key says drug dependency is a major contributor to poverty in New Zealand, as a damning new report claims that one in three Kiwi children are living in hardship.

Prime Minister John Key tells Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith he believes Kyle Lockwood's silver fern with blue and black could win in March's second flag referendum.

Prime Minister John Key tells Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith Jonah Lomu was a guy who gave "enormously" and perhaps it's time for us to give back.

The school students who took a petition calling for a commemoration day for the New Zealand Wars say they will continue to fight for the recognition even if their efforts today are fruitless.

Prime Minister John Key has repeatedly assured detainees that they can return to New Zealand and still have their appeal processed in exactly the same way as if they remained in detention. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull made that assurance to Mr Key. As a result, detainees have voluntarily started to return to New Zealand, including the so-called "Con Air" charter plane, carrying Kiwis previously held on Christmas Island. One has a manslaughter conviction.