Amy Adams
Breaking the Pattern
New Zealand leads the developed world in reported intimate partner violence. The Whanau and Family Violence Legislation Bill aims to stem the tide of abuse. Audio
Helping the dying, the deaf, and the abused
Parliament hears from submitters on assisted dying, and captions for broadcast media and a bill that will help victims of abuse makes progress. Audio
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget. Audio
Justice Minister has "real concerns" over domestic violence leave bill
Justice Minister Amy Adams explains why National has changed its mind and is willing to consider a bill that would give domestic violence victims paid leave from work. Audio
Govt defends backflip on domestic violence bill
National has changed its mind and is now backing a bill which allows for 10 days' paid leave for victims of domestic violence - for now. Audio
Govt to toughen up domestic violence law amid criticism
The Government is set to announce tougher domestic violence laws amid mounting criticism of the justice sector's record in the field. Audio
Govt set to overhaul domestic violence laws
The Justice Minister Amy Adams has confirmed she will introduce new domestic violence legislation shortly. Audio
Govt set to overhaul domestic violence laws
The Justice Minister Amy Adams has confirmed she will introduce new domestic violence legislation shortly. Audio
Twyford: too much money extracted from Housing NZ
Labour's housing spokesperson, Phil Twyford, says kicking out families with young children from state homes makes no sense. And he says it damages the life chances for those children because they're… Audio
Parliament united as Port Hills fires burn
The House has put its support behind Cantabrians affected by a scrub fire which has destroyed homes and scorched 2000 hectares on the Port Hills. Audio
The House of empathy and angst
A committee ruckus over Pike River Mine, the Christchurch fires, a confidence vote, and RNZ brings the begging bowl to its annual review. Audio
Historical homosexual convictions can be expunged - Govt
The Government announced today that people with historical convictions for homosexual offences will be able to apply to have their convictions expunged. Audio
Housing portfolio reshuffle amid Auckland crisis
The Government is under fire for disestablishing the ministerial portfolio of housing in the middle of a housing crisis in Auckland. Audio
Amy Adams undecided on deputy job
The Justice Minister has ruled herself out of National's leadership contest, but has left the door open for the position of deputy.
Rancho Notorious 4/18b: Extra! Extra!
Kailey is back in New Zealand – and staying at Rancho Notorious so we thought we’d add one more episode to Season Four. Audio
RN 4/18b: Extra! Extra!
Kailey is back from her North American trip (and staying on the ranch) so we thought we would squeeze one more episode into season four. Kailey and Dan discuss two new films starring Amy Adams… Audio
Brace yourself for multimedia political persuasion
We can expect more politically-inspired satire and comment in the media at election time next year - and more ads across more media from political parties, thanks to two recent decisions which have… Video, Audio
Insight: The Family Court on Trial
Catherine Hutton looks at the Family Court and talks to some who say recent changes to improve it are actually causing delays, distress and heartache. Audio
Amy Adams backs effectiveness of family violence package
The Government hopes changes to protection orders and the creation of new offences will result in two thousand three hundred fewer domestic violent incidents each year. Audio