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MPs pay should be linked to average person’s salary - Seymour
The government is scrapping the formula used to calculate the pay for MPs each year. In 2015, in response to public concern about big pay increases awarded by the Remuneration Authority, the… Audio
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Conflict of interest in law submissions under scrutiny
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard will look at whether people making submissions on proposed law changes should be forced to disclose conflicts of interest.
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MPs back euthanasia bill revisions 'to alleviate concerns'
ACT Party leader David Seymour's voluntary euthanasia bill has cleared another stage in Parliament with a suite of changes aimed at securing support. Audio
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Amendments made to help get End of Life Choice bill over the line
Act Party leader David Seymour's voluntary euthanasia bill has cleared another stage in Parliament. MPs voted 70 to 50 in favour of the End of Life Choice being given a third and final reading. But… Audio
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Bars and clubs allowed open outside of trading hours for RWC
Bars and clubs will be allowed to stay open outside of their normal trading hours for Rugby World Cup matches.
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Justice Minister discusses abortion reform bill progress
The abortion reform bill breezed through its first reading in Parliament, 94-23, but the Justice Minister isn't under any illusion the rest of the readings will be as easy.
The public will now get… Audio
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Abortion Bill passes first reading in Parliament: 'The time is right'
The Abortion Legislation Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, after MPs made heartfelt contributions on both sides of the debate.
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Question Time for 7 August 2019
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Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?
DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that GJ Thompson took…
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Hong Kong protests: NZ organisers get death threats
Death threats, "sexually worded" messages and attempted silencing targeted at New Zealanders who protested Hong Kong's extradition bill.
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NZ First has no abortion law referendum plans
NZ First MP Tracey Martin says nobody in the caucus has asked for a referendum on the abortion law reform.
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Seymour tells Chinese to 'not interfere' in NZ's internal affairs
There have been increasing calls for the Chinese consulate to retract its statement about an incident between students on the Auckland University campus.
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Preferred PM polling's proving pretty unpopular
Broadcasters say their political polls aren’t perfect but they do reveal significant swings of support. In that case, they ought to notice more and more people don't like being asked to pick a… Audio
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Preferred PM polling's proving pretty unpopular
Broadcasters say their political polls aren’t perfect but they do reveal significant swings of support. In that case, they ought to notice more and more people don't like being asked to pick a…
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Week in Politics: Major announcements and minor spats
Analysis: The week started with the poorly polling Simon Bridges giving a popular keynote speech at National's annual conference and descended into accusations of a 'part-time PM'.
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'Dangerous precedent': Govt challenged over setting referendum question
National is accusing the government of carrying out a crude power-grab over a bill setting out the mechanics for next year's cannabis referendum.
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Govt to set cannabis referendum question, National cries foul
National is accusing the Government of carry out a crude power-grab over a bill setting out the mechanics for next year's cannabis referendum.
The party's upset by a clause which allows Cabinet to… Audio
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End of Life Bill debate underway
ACT leader David Seymour has pleaded with his colleagues for a "speedy, efficient and civil" debate on euthanasia as MPs begin thrashing out the details of his legislation. Our deputy political editor… Audio
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MPs debate euthanasia bill in Parliament
ACT leader David Seymour has pleaded with his colleagues for a "speedy, efficient and civil" debate on euthanasia as MPs begin thrashing out the details of his legislation.
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End of Life committee stage - a watcher's guide
Parliament is set to begin its next consideration of David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Member’s Bill, so here’s some background to help you follow the action. Audio
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End of Life committee stage - a watcher's guide
Parliament is set to begin its next consideration of David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Member’s Bill, so here’s some background to help you follow the action.
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Euthanasia debate returns to Parliament
The euthanasia debate is set to return to Parliament on Wednesday - with MPs facing a potentially prolonged and ugly showdown.
MPs are expected to thrash out the details of a proposed law change that… Audio
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Death, drugs, and reconciliation
Anywhere between 10 and 20 bills can be debated by MPs in the House in a sitting week but to save you time, we've picked the ones to watch out for. Audio
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Death, drugs, and reconciliation
Anywhere between 10 and 20 bills can be debated by MPs in the House in a sitting week but to save you time, we've picked the ones to watch out for.
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Parliamentary Bill outlines cannabis referendum rules
A bill enabling a referendum on whether to legalise cannabis to be held with the 2020 General Election has been introduced to Parliament today.
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Youth amp up call for lower voting age
Audio 29 Jul 2019Young people throughout the country are continuing to call for the voting age to be lowered, despite criticism 16 and 17-year-olds aren’t mature enough to vote.
