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Policy costings plan: Opposition's response 'absolutely ridiculous' - Robertson
The finance minister is accusing Simon Bridges of "electioneering" and introducing "the very worst of American politics'' to New Zealand. Audio
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Bridges butts heads with Finance Minister over proposed 'fiscal watchdog'
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is accusing Simon Bridges of "electioneering" and introducing "the very worst of American politics'' to New Zealand. The Opposition leader says the decision to set up… Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 21 August 2019
Audio 21 Aug 2019Cut-price petrol company Gull calls for big changes to the wholesale fuel market. Untranslated Chinese documents cause headaches for the Wellington City Council and a high-rise developer. A Ngapuhi… Audio
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Watchdog plan for election policy costings
The problem of political parties disputing each others costing was highlighted in the 2017 election and now an independent entity to ensure parties aren't fudging their figures is a step closer.
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Question Time for 20 August 2019
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?
Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of the…
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Fuel market not as competitive as it could be - Commerce Commission
Many fuel companies are getting better returns than might be considered reasonable and motorists may be paying too much, the Commerce Commission says. Audio
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'The law could be made a little bit clearer' - Corrections boss
The Department of Corrections has asked the government to widen its powers, allowing more grounds under which it can block mail from prisoners.
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Week in Politics: Political row follows chief statistician's resignation
Analysis: The botched census brings down a chief executive, there's another wave of speculation about Christopher Luxon standing for National and NZ First could sink an attempt to reverse the ban on…
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Bridges continues to question the credibility of Stats NZ
The war of words between statistics minister James Shaw and leader of the opposition Simon Bridges is heating up, as Bridges continues to question the credibility of Stats NZ following the botched… Audio
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The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Audio 16 Aug 2019Corrections chief has 'no confidence' in mail checks after Christchurch mosque accused, another prisoner's letters. Some sections of the Australian media are lashing out at prime minister Jacinda… Audio
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Bridges' comment 'a very bad turn for NZ politics' - Shaw
Statistics Minister James Shaw has fired a blistering broadside at the Opposition leader, accusing Simon Bridges of undermining public trust in statistics in a win-at-all-costs "burn-the-house-down"…
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Stats minister fires back at Bridges over census comments
Statistics Minister James Shaw has fired a blistering broadside at opposition leader Simon Bridges, accusing him of undermining public confidence in statistics in a burn-the-house-down approach to… Audio
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Bridges defends transport initiative after failed tech partnership
The National Party leader has defended the running of a mobility project he claimed would revolutionise transport.
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Botched census: Statistics Minister asleep at the wheel, says Bridges
National Party leader Simon Bridges says the outgoing head of Stats NZ should not be a scapegoat for the botched census and accused Statistics Minister James Shaw of being "asleep at the wheel". Audio
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Outgoing Stats NZ boss shouldn’t be scapegoat - Bridges
Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the outgoing head of Statistics New Zealand, Liz MacPherson, should not be a scapegoat for the botched census. He says the Minister for Statistics James Shaw… Audio
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Going nowhere: Money wasted on US corporate's failed transport vision
A government partnership with an American video game maker has burnt the New Zealand taxpayer. Video
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NZ First tightlipped on prisoners' voting rights
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is keeping his cards close to his chest on whether prisoners should have the right to vote.
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Ihumātao: Donations flood in to support occupiers
Those on the front line at Ihumātao are persevering through rain and wind, supported by the generosity of those who can't be there. As the protest nears the end of its third week, reporter Jordan Bond… Audio
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PM should tell Ihumātao protesters to go home - Bridges
National Party leader Simon Bridges says the Prime Minister should tell protesters at Ihumātao to go home.
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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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Abortion law reform under debate in Parliament today
The government's bill to liberalise abortion law will have its first reading in Parliament today.
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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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Abortion reform: Little says no deal as Peters springs referendum call
The Justice Minister says he's not going to do a deal with New Zealand First to help secure votes for his abortion law reforms. Audio
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Simon Bridges backs abortion law reform at first reading
National leader Simon Bridges talks to Susie Ferguson about the abortion law reform, which he is supporting at its first reading. He says it is a health issue. Audio
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Question Time for 6 August 2019
JAMI-LEE ROSS to the Minister of Justice: What is the latest date he can receive recommendations from the Justice Committee on foreign interference, that he asked it to look at as part of its 2017…
