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The government's troubled KiwiBuild programme will be high on the agenda as Cabinet ministers meet for the first time this year. But what other political issues will feature in 2019? Political… Audio

The Government has confirmed the referendum on recreational cannabis use will be binding. It's part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The question will be asked at… Audio

The Government has confirmed the referendum on recreational cannabis use will be binding. It's part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The question will be asked at… Audio

There's been basically no tampering with voting processes in New Zealand. So switching to an on-line system is a case of which would be best? Electoral law expert Andrew Geddis of the University of… Audio

Kauri die-back disease is now within 60 metres of the renowned tree Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua Forest. There's been basically no tampering with voting processes in New Zealand. So switching to an… Audio

The inquiry into the Government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found it was adequate. Meanwhile, the regional economic development minister Shane Jones has failed to disclose 61… Audio

The enquiry into the Government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found it was adequate and fit for purpose. We ask Law Professor Andrew Geddis if the enquiry was necessary… Audio

The Jami-Lee Ross saga has taken a new twist with the former National MP asking none other than New Zealand First to cast his vote while he's away. The Botany MP is on medical leave after both… Audio

The Czech criminal residing in a New Zealand prison could soon be winging his way home to the Czech Republic thanks to an extradition order. Andrew Geddis of the University of Otago hopes the Sroubek… Audio

The Czech criminal residing in a New Zealand prison could soon be winging his way home to the Czech Republic thanks to an extradition order. Andrew Geddis of the University of Otago hopes the Sroubek… Audio

Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has given his proxy vote to his former party as he remains on leave based on medical advice. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis discusses the move with… Video, Audio

Yesterday National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross released a recording of a phone call between himself and party leader Simon Bridges. What does New Zealand law say about people secretly recording and which… Audio

Is what Jami-Lee Ross gave to police incriminating? Andrew Geddis is a Professor of law at Otago University. He joins Guyon Espiner with his analysis. Audio

Jami-Lee Ross alleges that Simon Bridges asked him to split a one-hundred thousand donation from a Chinese businessman into smaller parts so it was below the threshold where it would have to be made… Audio

Jami-Lee Ross to lay police complaint against Simon Bridges, Political donation rules clear - Andrew Geddis, Jami-Lee Ross saga bad for Bridges if it drags on - Farrar, More prison likely for 'Beast… Audio

Expelled National Caucus member Jami-Lee Ross has called his former leader Simon Bridges "corrupt". Meanwhile Mr Bridges says Mr Ross has "zero" chance of pinning anything illegal on him when it comes… Audio

So far this year 1771 vehicles have been abandoned in Auckland. That doesn't count the ones just left on the road that are still registered. Auckland Transport says the number of abandoned cars is… Audio

The political future of Jami-Lee Ross will be decided by the National caucus on Tuesday morning. Andrew Geddis is a Professor of law at Otago University. He discusses the legal and constitutional… Audio

The controversial Electoral Amendment Bill or Waka Jumping Bill passed its final reading in Parliament on Thursday. The legislation is designed to prevent MPs from ditching their party during a… Audio

The UN Committee Against Torture ruled inmate John Vogel had his human rights breached when he was confined to a cell for 21 days - six days longer than legally allowed. He's the first New Zealander… Audio