Chris Bramwell

The Prime Minister has been forced to defend the Government's plan to deal with the housing crisis, while continuing to deny that there is any such housing crisis. Audio

The Government claims its billion dollar infrastructure fund will help councils break the dead-lock on new house building. But opposition parties argue the plan is desperate and piecemeal, and will do… Audio

In the lead up to the National Party's annual conference in Christchurch this weekend, the Prime Minister, John Key, says there is no risk of complacency among National Party MPs as they eye up a… Audio

The Finance Minister admits up he got his numbers wrong when he was defending his decision to veto a Labour Party bill to extend paid parental leave. But that won't change anything for the bill as our… Audio

The Labour MP who has twice now had her legislation to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks rejected says she won't try again. Audio

The Justice Minister is insisting she cannot pay Teina Pora more than two and half million dollars in compensation despite a former High Court judge saying she should do so. Audio

The Auckland marae that opened its doors to the homeless is worried it is the victim of a smear campaign by the staff of the Social Housing Minister. Audio

Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says the Government is considering pre-purchasing motel rooms to help people who are in the most critical housing need. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, is dismissing a call by Labour to restrict work visas as the economy starts to slow down. Audio

The Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, says New Zealand aid money going into the Pacific is making a real difference, but there are still huge challenges in the region. Audio

A Vanuatu Red Cross Livelihoods program is helping young girls who drop out of school learn skills to help them earn a living. Audio

More than a year after Cyclone Pam brought devastation to Vanuatu, many small businesses and schools are struggling to find their feet. Audio

The Labour and Green Parties have announced an historic agreement to work together to change the Government, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise their relationship. Audio

The Finance Minister, Bill English, has delivered his eight Budget which he says delivers money to sectors under pressure - health, education and housing. But critics say the Budget has failed to… Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says Budget 2016 paints a picture of a country with a sparkling economy. But opposition parties say the Budget was a missed opportunity. Audio

A programme that has helped tens of thousands of parents over its 25 year existence is to be scrapped. Audio

Prime Minister John Key is being called completely out of touch after saying people living in cars or under bridges should seek help from Work and Income. Audio

The depth of New Zealand's involvement in the global network of secretive trusts was laid bare this week by further revelations in the Panama Papers. The new information may have created big waves in… Audio

Opposition parties combine to give Labour's Healthy Homes Guarantee bill a first reading by 61 votes to 60. Minor parties honour formal agreements to vote with John Key's National government on issues… Audio