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With no New Zealand First as part of a coalition acting as a handbrake, the controversial three strikes law could well be scrapped under the new Labour-led government. Introduced by the National and… Audio

It's three days since the General Election and caucus meetings have been held in Parliament as the preparations begin for the next parliamentary term. Karyn speaks with Professor Andrew Geddis from… Audio

While the parties are still traversing the country trying to scoop up all the votes they can, more than a million people have already made up their mind, and had their say.

It's a record breaking… Audio

With close to half a million people having already voted while politicians have been in full campaign mode, what's the point of the age-old rule forbidding election advertising on polling day? That's… Audio

The two MPs vying to be Prime Minister have disagreed on whether election advertising should remain banned on election day.

After the 2017 election, the Electoral Commission encouraged the government… Video, Audio

The SFO has charged two people - who have interim name suppression - with obtaining by deception following its probe into electoral funding and investigation of the New Zealand First Foundation.

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The Serious Fraud Office has charged two people with obtaining by deception, over its investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation - but Winston Peters says his party is in the clear.  Audio

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says his party has been exonerated of any electoral law breaches by the Serious Fraud Office.

Two people have been charged with obtaining by deception… Video, Audio

Today's sentence has never been handed out before in New Zealand. To discuss the significance and ramifications of the sentence Karyn is joined by Otago University Professor of Law, Andrew Geddis. Audio

Covid-19's possible impact on election day has been on the mind of one professor since the virus started to make serious inroads in New Zealand in mid-March.

The Prime Minister will make an… Audio

Winston Peters has joined the call for the general election to be delayed until the 21st of November - backing the date put forward by National and ACT. Parliament is set to dissolve today ahead of… Audio

With Covid-19 back in the community, The leader of the Labour Party Jacinda Ardern is under pressure to change the election date. Audio

The Australian state of Victoria is bringing in tough new measures in Melbourne, including a curfew, masks and the requirement to stay home for many.

Can similar measures be imposed here if New… Audio

Professor of Law at Otago University, Andrew Geddis discusses New Zealand's response to identifying Covid-19, including community testing and contact tracing. Audio

The country's electoral donation laws are being questioned with a third major political party now the subject of a Serious Fraud Office investigation.

The SFO is looking into donations made to the… Audio

Fears have been raised at the news the mosque shooter will represent himself at his sentencing next month and use the platform to spread hate.  Audio

The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation in relation to donations made to the Labour Party in 2017.

In a statement, the SFO said it was conducting four investigations in relation to… Video, Audio