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'Chickens coming home to roost': Bridges on anti-terror laws
The government is defending the law governing returning terror suspects as tough enough, even though it gives law enforcement no power to detain someone at the border.
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Government defends law for returning terror suspects
The government's defending the law governing returning terror suspects as tough enough, even though it gives law enforcement no power to detain someone at the border.
The likely arrival of 25-year… Audio
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Simon Bridges wants law change for returning terror suspects
The National Party's calling for a law change so New Zealanders are better protected from terror suspects returning from overseas.
The likely arrival of 25-year Suhayra Aden - who is currently in… Audio
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Extreme weather events predicted for Otago in long term - report
A milestone report detailing the risks that climate change poses to Otago including widespread flooding will be tabled this afternoon.
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'Confronting': National Party election loss review
The National Party caucus is meeting today to discuss the findings of a review that investigated its crushing defeat in last year's election, but MPs remain tight-lipped about the report's contents.
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It's newsworthy, I swear
When Simon Bridges called the Speaker "a twat" in Parliament, media pondered whether this unparliamentary insult was fit to print - and broadcast. They all decided it was - with one surprising… Audio
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It's newsworthy, I swear
When Simon Bridges called the Speaker "a twat" in Parliament, media pondered whether this unparliamentary insult was fit to print - and broadcast. They all decided it was - with one surprising…
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Baptism of fire for new master
Parliament can be like a raucous schoolroom where some boys consider new teachers are fair game. When does a robust contest cross a line into unreasonable behaviour? Video, Audio
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Baptism of fire for new master
Parliament can be like a raucous schoolroom where some boys consider new teachers are fair game. When does a robust contest cross a line into unreasonable behaviour?
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Week in Politics: Reserve Bank told to help with house prices
Analysis: The government wants the Reserve Bank to curb house prices, Parliament passes the Māori wards bill, and an MP gets away with a rude word in the House.
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Future of Auckland Harbour Bridge in spotlight
New Zealand Herald senior writer Simon Wilson talks to Jesse about the future of Auckland's harbour bridge following a revelation that it cannot be further strengthened. Audio
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Claims of police softness 'completely wrong', commissioner says
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says attacks on police by National MP Simon Bridges have no factual basis.
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Debate on police work welcome as long as it's 'fair and even' - Coster
NZ Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says there is no trade off when it comes to prosecuting serious crime and is standing by his approach.
Coster has been the subject of a number of pointed attacks… Audio
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Green MP's partner's visa application under scrutiny
Opposition MPs are questioning whether there had been any special treatment from immigration officials in regards to Ricardo Menéndez March's partner's application.
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Bridges vs Coster in fiery exchange: 'Be that firm with gang members'
Senior National Party MP Simon Bridges has continued his attack on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster in a fiery Justice Select Committee this morning.
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Simon Bridges, Police Commissioner face off over gangs
The so-called "wokester" Police Commissioner has gone head to head with National MP Simon Bridges.
The pair clashed in several heated exchanges in a select committee today, over the police's approach… Video, Audio
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Bridges vs Coster in fiery exchange: 'Be that firm with gang members'
Senior National Party MP Simon Bridges has continued his attack on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster in a fiery Justice Select Committee this morning.
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Police Commissioner grilled by opposition MPs
The Police Commissioner, Andrew Coster, has been grilled by opposition MPs on the police's approach to gangs in a select sommittee this morning.
He had several heated exchanges with National's… Audio
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MPs storm out of Parliament in spat with Speaker
National Party MPs Simon Bridges and Paul Goldsmith stormed out of Parliament after a spat with the Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard. Video
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MPs storm out of Parliament in spat with Speaker
National Party MPs Simon Bridges and Paul Goldsmith stormed out of Parliament, while Bridges shouted 'twat' to Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard. Video
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Bid to change Māori wards bill name to 'screw the scrum' fails
Suggestions to rename a bill on Māori wards to include the words ‘ignore the public vote’, ‘screw the scrum’ and ‘under-arm delivery’ have been ruled out of order at Parliament. Audio
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Bid to change Māori wards bill name to 'screw the scrum' fails
Suggestions to rename a bill on Māori wards to include the words ‘ignore the public vote’, ‘screw the scrum’ and ‘under-arm delivery’ have been ruled out of order at Parliament.
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Speaker spat: Goldsmith, Bridges storm out of chamber
The National Party has again butted heads with Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard - with expletives flying across the debating chamber.
The shenanigans reflect the rocky relationship between them.
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Police bust: 11 arrests, cash, gold bars, guns found
A four month long police investigation has ended with 11 arrests and the discovery of masses of cash, gold bars and luxury goods.
Police have raided more than 21 locations, including the Auckland… Video, Audio
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Collins on Bridges' wokester jibe: 'I wouldn't call someone that'
National Party leader Judith Collins says justice spokesperson Simon Bridges should direct criticism to ministers not the police commissioner, who he labelled a "wokester".
