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A former Australian detective has ridiculed the National Party's zero-tolerance approach to gangs, saying the strategy has been a disaster across the ditch.

The Opposition is pitching a police unit -… Video, Audio

National MP Jo Hayes says gender based budgeting in Fiji would be useful to examine as a potential model for New Zealand. Audio

Two years ago Stuff journalist Michael Wright started thinking about marking the 40th anniversary of the Erebus tragedy. The result is the six-part podcast White Silence, exploring the extraordinary… Audio

National has revealed it would expect judges to hand out tougher sentences if it's in power, even though the judiciary is independent and should not be swayed by the government.

Among the party's law… Video, Audio

The National Party has put gangs squarely in its crosshairs, proposing that an elite police team be set up - modelled on Australia's 'Strike Force Raptor' unit.

The idea is one of series of proposals… Audio

Former National Party staffer, Ben Thomas talks about the selection of a 17 year old school boy as the National Party candidate for Palmerston North. Audio

Former National Party press secretary, Ben Thomas, joins the discussion on the National Party law and order policy released today. Audio

Polling has begun in Bougainville's referendum on whether to have independence or greater autonomy within Papua New Guinea. Audio

Pacific governments are working to ensure there is no loss of maritime jurisdiction because of climate change. Audio

National MP Tim MacIndoe reflects on day one of the Speaker-led delegation to Tonga and Fiji including talks on climate change and youth MPs. Audio

New Zealand's Speaker Trevor Mallard says MPs have a disproportionate amount of contact with parliamentarians from Europe and need to work more with their Pacific neighbours. Audio

As Bougainville nears its self-determination referendum, the mine that sparked its bloody civil war is seen as the key to potential independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio

Winston Peters' personal lawyer and the trustee of the New Zealand First Foundation has threatened a $30 million law suit against a National MP, in the latest twist in the donations scandal.

The… Audio

A mass-vaccination campaign is underway in Samoa, as authorities struggle to contain an escalating measles epidemic. Audio

In 'Breath of the Birds' Dame Gillian Whitehead discusses the origin of taonga puoro, their revival, and how she has used traditional Māori musical instruments in her compositions. Audio, Gallery

Renewed large-scale phosphate mining poised to restart on French Polynesia's Makatea atoll. Audio

The National Party is floating the idea of replacing Labour's tertiary fees-free policy with a scheme like KiwiSaver to pay for university or polytech courses.

The Opposition Party has released a… Audio

In other Educational news, the National party is looking to redirect billions of dollars from the Government's frees free scheme to set up a Kiwisaver type account for every young New Zealander. Audio

National MP Joanne Hayes reckons benefit cuts could be good for Māori. She says cutting benefits could strengthen whānau - if they're resourceful. Her comments have been condemned by the Māori… Audio

Everything is falling into place for the upcoming referendum on Bougainville's independence from Papua New Guinea, according to its organisers. Audio

Fiji has been urged by United Nations members to prevent attacks on freedom of expression, after concerns from human rights advocates that new online safety laws could be used to silence government… Audio

For the first time, three Pasifika students will compete in the Australasian National Chess finals after winning gold at the New Zealand Power Team tournament. Audio

National MP Joanne Hayes says Māori could end up better off if their welfare payments were reduced.

She says people have been telling her a party discussion document that talks about getting tough on… Audio