Craig McCulloch is the Acting Political Editor at RNZ. With a career spanning over a decade, he specializes in covering elections, government, and public policy, having reported on significant events such as the Christchurch terror attack and the Covid-19 pandemic. Craig's work has been featured in prominent outlets including VOA now Stantec, New Zealand Herald, and FRANCE 24.
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Craig McCulloch focuses primarily on government and politics in New Zealand. His coverage heavily involves reporting on government announcements, legal policy regulation, elections, coalition formation, and policy matters. Given this focus, he is likely to be interested in receiving pitches related to insightful analysis or expert commentary on political developments within New Zealand.
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Luxon says striking public servants ‘should be at work'
Craig Mcculloch of RNZ Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Both National and the Greens are refusing to back down over inaccurate claims they have made about their political opponents, as the election campaign heats up.
By: Craig McCulloch
Craig McCulloch of RNZ Wednesday, September 16, 2026 National has made a supermarket break-up a key part of its election pitch, proposing to sever Pak'nSave from New World in a bid to drive down grocery prices.
By: Craig McCulloch
Willis gets pre-election reprieve as Treasury paints brighter picture
By: Craig McCulloch
Luxon falls in preferred Prime Minister rankings
By: Craig McCulloch
National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll
Craig McCulloch of RNZ Thursday, October 8, 2026 New Zealand First has made a fresh push for a ban on backyard fireworks, after the leaders of National and Labour shot the idea down earlier this week.
By: Craig McCulloch
Debate doubts: Does anyone believe the two main party leaders?
Craig McCulloch of RNZ Thursday, October 22, 2026 Fire and Emergency New Zealand chief executive Kerry Gregory remains on extended
By: Craig McCulloch
National dips below disastrous 2020 result as Opportunity surges in latest poll
