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Ban on protesting outside homes plugs decades-old loophole - law professor
But another academic says police may struggle to enforce the new rules.
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Swarbrick refuses to apologise, vote taken to suspend her from Parliament
The Greens co-leader refuses to apologise for suggesting coalition MPs "lacked a spine", is 'named' by Speaker.
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'This government risks being accused of rigging the next election' - Jackson
Labour MP Willie Jackson says the government's move to block people from being able to enrol for 12 days before voting day is a breach of democracy.
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How the government wants to change how we vote
Explainer - The Electoral Amendment Bill has had its first reading in Parliament. But what does it actually say? Audio
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'Blunt tool': Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences
The government is creating a buffer zone around polling stations where free food, drink and entertainment is banned.
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Seymour's 'dropkicks' comments about voters 'unhelpful' - Goldsmith
The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio
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Government to scrap same day election enrolment
Leaving it to the last minute to enrol to vote will become a thing of the past, under sweeping electoral law changes the Government's announced today. The changes mean enrolment will close before the… Audio
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Government 'meddling in a place where it's just not required' - tertiary union
But supporters of the Education and Training Amendment Bill say universities can't be trusted to uphold freedom of expression.
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How a key law sparks such wildly different interpretations
Is it a law to make us all happier and healthier? Or an all-out assault on te Tiriti? It depends who you ask. Audio
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Experts warn Regulatory Standards Bill threatens future public health laws
One of the experts said it would have a "chilling effect" on public health measures.
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Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?
Explainer - The public has been asked to give feedback on David Seymour's new bill this month. Here's what it would do, and some of the concerns.
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'Bots' drove 'fake submissions' against bill, Seymour says
The deputy prime minister now says he was talking about "online campaigns" that create "non-representative samples". Audio
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Suspension suspended: The Privileges Committee drama
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's law faculty joins Emile Donovan to explain the bureaucracy and the politics at play with the suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs, a motion… Audio
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'We have to have rules': Luxon won't say if TPM's punishment appropriate
Meanwhile, legal experts are worried about the precedent the decision could set. Audio
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Govt to debate suspensions handed down to Te Pāti Māori MPs
Parliament will debate on Tuesday whether unprecedented suspensions handed down to Te Pāti Māori MPs for potentially intimidating conduct - doing a haka in the House - should be adopted. Otago… Audio
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Te Pāti Māori co-leaders face three week suspension over haka
The co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to members. University of… Audio
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Te Pāti Māori face public hearing over haka in Parliament
The stand-off between Te Pāti Māori and Parliament's Privileges Committee is coming to a head with a public hearing.
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Sensible satire?
Electoral law expert Andrew Geddis weighs in on new billboards from the Sensible Sentencing Trust - attributed at the very bottom of the billboards, in very small font. Audio
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Te Pāti Māori's absence from Privileges Committee won't stop hearing - expert
Professor Andrew Geddis says the refusal shows the 'stand-off' between the tikanga of Parliament and tikanga Māori. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us for his weekly chat, US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's… Audio
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Te Pāti Māori MPs to skip Privileges Committee hearing
Audio 2 Apr 2025Three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's Privileges Committee hearing over their conduct in the House, claiming their fundamental rights are being ignored. Law expert Andrew Geddis… Audio
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PM doubles down on excluding Treaty bill submissions
But legal scholars warn the move sets a worrying precedent.
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Greens back a four-year parliamentary term - but with caveats
And they're not the only party with conditions. Audio
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Four-year parliamentary term legislation details explained
The government is introducing legislation on creating a four-year parliamentary term, but it's subject to a referendum and caveated with an intriguing rider. University of Otago law professor Andrew… Audio
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Debate continues over the use of 'Aotearoa' in Parliament
Public law professor, and parliament watcher, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan to explain the issues around Parliament's standing orders. Audio
