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Political parties scrap over Three Waters rework
Politicians are at odds over co-governance arrangements planned for the Three Waters rebrand.
The Labour government says some provisions in New Zealand wouldn't stand up to a purely academic… Audio
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Otago University law professor on Nash controversy
The saga surrounding Labour minister Stuart Nash continues - with the government now being accused of a cover-up.
Nash's ministerial career was ended after it was revealed he explicitly discussed his… Audio
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Strange decision to keep Nash in other ministerial roles - Geddis
A law professor says Stuart Nash being allowed to remain in his other ministerial roles is a strange decision after his serious of problematic mistakes.
Nash has resigned as the police minister after… Audio
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The Week in Detail: Vietnam, entrenching law, Covid summer
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Vietnam, entrenching law, Covid summer
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
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The problem with entrenching party policy
Could entrenching part of the Three Waters legislation set a dangerous precedent? Audio
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The problem with entrenching party policy
Could entrenching part of the Three Waters legislation set a dangerous precedent?
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Cabinet to debate three waters anti-privatisation entrenchment
Cabinet will today discuss an entrenchment provision in the three waters legislation after lawyers and opposition parties criticised the move as unconstitutional. Audio
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Expert on proposed entrenchment of three waters clause
Audio 28 Nov 2022The Government looks like its stepping back on a three waters provision that would make it harder for future governments to change the legislation
The Green Party wants any move to privatise water to… Audio
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Explainer: Changes on way for Covid-19 response
The government is streamlining its Covid-19 response powers, but the seven-day isolation period will remain for now. Here's a summary of the changes.
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New Covid-19 legislation key to reducing rushed law making, public law expert says
Creating new emergency pandemic response legislation will help avoid rushed law making if a new pandemic arises, according to a public law expert. Audio
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Government considering extending Covid-19 Act
The Government is considering extending the Covid-19 Act, which gives politicians the power to impose restrictions to counter the Covid-19 virus.
However, a spokesman for Prime Minister Jacinda… Audio
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The Panel with Phil O'Reilly and Susan Hornsby-Geluk (Part One)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Phil O'Reilly and Susan Hornsby-Geluk discuss the legality of the report into National MP Sam Uffindell being made public, Jacinda Ardern's announced… Audio
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Labour Party to hold emergency meeting over Gaurav Sharma
The Labour Party caucus will meet this week in an emergency meeting to discuss the actions of Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma.
As the Prime Minister and Labour leader took the podium yesterday for her… Audio
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Sam Uffindell inquiry could come up empty handed - Geddis
An independent investigation into the past conduct of National Party MP Sam Uffindell could come up empty handed.
Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis says Maria Dew, a Queen's Counsel, has… Audio
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Alan Hall case: Investigation of Crown lawyers 'to ensure public confidence'
The Solicitor-General says the investigation of all Crown lawyers involved in a significant miscarriage of justice is about ensuring public confidence.
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Law expert calls for police watchdog's involvement in Alan Hall case
The time police are taking to release details of their internal inquiry into a serious miscarriage of justice in the Alan Hall case is being questioned.
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'Sick of being singled out': Paul Eagle on the mayoral billboard saga
Wellington mayoral candidate Paul Eagle has removed digital billboards over the weekend after being asked to do so, but has put up billboards on new sites and says it is legal.
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Hotels earned $1.3m a month operating as MIQ facilities
It can be revealed hotels earned about $1.3 million a month from becoming MIQ facilities.
Data released to RNZ shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment spent nearly $800 million in… Audio
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MP's use of parliamentary resources questioned amid mayoralty bid speculation
Concerns are being raised about Labour MP Paul Eagle surveying his electorate in his capacity as a local MP and rumours he'll make a bid for the mayoralty swirl.
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Supreme Court expected to quash Alan Hall murder conviction
Today, the Supreme Court is expected to quash the murder conviction of a man who fought for 37 years to clear his name.
It all started in 1985, when Alan Hall was found guilty of murder, and… Audio
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Expert on the future of the Covid-19 Response Act
Covid-19 Response Minsiter Chris Hipkins says he has always felt uncomfortable about the extraordinary powers given to government under the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act.
He told the Health… Audio
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When courts tell parliament 'no', what next?
The Bill of Rights (Declarations of Inconsistency) Amendment Bill is the sort of legislation that constitutional law experts absolutely love but that may bore us to tears, until we realise it’s… Audio
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When courts tell parliament 'no', what next?
The Bill of Rights (Declarations of Inconsistency) Amendment Bill is the sort of legislation that constitutional law experts absolutely love but that may bore us to tears, until we realise it’s…
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Winston Peters banned from Parliament - what's his next move?
Audio 3 May 2022Following NZ First leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters' 2-year trespass from parliament, constitutional law expert Professor Andrew Geddis from University of Otago weighs up the… Audio
