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Act hits out at National's 'socialist streak'
The Government's coalition partner Act says the John Key led National Government is no longer hiding its socialist streak - it's bragging about it. Audio
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Question Time for 8 September 2016
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CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Finance: How is the growing economy, which is delivering higher employment and rising wages, helping to reduce hardship and child poverty in New Zealand?
Hon ANNETTE…
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Labour talks housing after hijacking bill
A legislative blunder has allowed Labour to "talk at length, non-stop" about its housing policies.
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Spoken Feature - historic legislation to be scrapped
One hundred and twenty four pieces of historic legislation are facing the chop. Regulatory Reform Minister Steven Joyce and Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for Regulatory Reform, David… Audio
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The Week In Parliament for 4 September 2016
In the one select committee during this week's adjournment, the Local Government and Environment Committee hears submissions from grumpy mayors and local body politicians on the sweeping new powers… Audio
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Let Family Court decide euthanasia issues - ex-PM
Former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has waded into the emotionally-charged euthanasia debate, calling for the Family Court to have the final say.
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New charter schools target Māori teens
Backers of two new charter schools want to help Māori students who are doing badly in regular state schools.
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Drilling firm behind one of two new charter schools
A drilling firm and an educational trust are behind two new charter schools announced today.
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Charter schools want money for growth
Two charter school owners say the government should give the publicly-funded private schools more financial assistance to help them grow.
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Balking at burkini bans misses nearer prejudices
Opinion - We Kiwis may pat ourselves on the back for defying France's burkini ban by putting it on the catwalk - but do we deserve it, asks Lamia Imam.
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Online schools will supplement, not replace, schools - minister
Proposed 'online' schools would not replace traditional schools but supplement them, the Education Minister says. Audio
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Charter school accounts scrutinised
The country's eight charter schools paid their owners or related entities more than $1 million for administration and management services last year.
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Question Time for 16 August 2016
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TODD MULLER to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has the Government made regarding its Social Housing Reform Programme?
ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence…
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'Tents and warehouses' suggested for homeless
A real estate company suggested housing homeless people in tents and warehouses in an urgent report for the government. Audio
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MP bagged over lost luggage bill
A bill on the best way for airports to advertise lost luggage is being mocked, but the MP whose name it is under insists it's no laughing matter.
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RBNZ head remains firm on bank's approach
The Reserve Bank governor has defended his approach as MPs accuse the bank of losing its grip on inflation and failing to act decisively.
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ACT: Scrap the red tape around licensing for Uber drivers
ACT wants the Government to scrap the red tape around licensing for Uber drivers. The ACT leader David Seymour explains why... Audio
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Education Minister defends school funding consultation
The Education Minister is defending her consultation process for the government's plan for the school funding system, despite two unions joining forces to fight it.
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ACT says compensation system needs total overhaul
Audio 3 Aug 2016The Act Party leader David Seymour says the way compensation cases are handled needs a complete overhaul. David Seymour and Law Professor Andrew Geddis tell Morning Report reform is needed. Audio
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Compensation overhaul needed - ACT
The ACT party has called for a complete overhaul of the way compensation cases were considered by the Crown.
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Bain payment: 'Pragmatism over principle'
An ex gratia payment of almost $1m to David Bain is a sensible way of bringing the matter to an end, according to a law expert - but a friend of Mr Bain says it is "hush money". Audio
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Predator-free drive: 'Game changer' or ecological blunder?
The government's goal to rid New Zealand of possums, stoats and rats will be a game changer, says a key figure in developing the policy. But others have doubts. Audio
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Waipareira Trust abandons charter school plan
The Waipareira Trust has abandoned plans to set up a charter school, while slamming the process involved in getting permission to set one up.
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ACT and Labour discuss overheated property market
Labour and Act discuss the RBNZ's latest move - and Nick Smith's admission the Auckland housing market is unaffordable for first home buyers. Audio
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Inequality not education system needs fixing - Labour
The answer to the achievement gap between children in lower and higher decile primary schools lies in fixing the problems that lead to inequality, say Opposition parties.
