Chris Bramwell
Government has taken Kiwi out of Kiwi FM - opposition
Opposition parties say the Government has taken the Kiwi out of Kiwi FM by allowing it to reduce its New Zealand music quota. Audio
Maori say treaty provision must not be changed
The Government's acknowledged that Maori have given a clear message that treaty protections must remain in legislation governing partial asset sales. Audio
Government under pressure to get bill passed
As the trial gets under way of four people accused of being involved in military-style camps in Te Urewera National Park, the issue of covert surveillance is about to reignite debate in Parliament. Audio
Pressure mounting on Maori Party to walk
The Maori Party is coming under increasing pressure to walk away from its deal with the National Party. Audio
Opposition says privacy experts should check data-sharing
Opposition parties are calling for the Privacy Commissioner to be consulted before a trial of a Trans-Tasman data sharing begins. Audio
Ministers approve Crafar farms bid
The Government says it had no choice but to approve the sale of 16 North Island dairy farms to a Chinese company, and that the objections are pure xenophobia. Audio
Teapot tapes leak puts pressure on John Key
The surprise leak today of the so called teapot tapes is putting renewed pressure on the Prime Minister to drop his complaint to the police. Audio
Bennett says mandatory abuse reporting finding favour
The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, says people are warming to the idea of mandatory reporting of child abuse. Audio
Parliament adapts as first deaf MP arrives at House
Parliament now has its first profoundly-deaf MP. Audio
PM not ruling out sending SAS back to Afghanistan in future
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the SAS will come home from Afghanistan in March, but is not ruling out sending them back in the future. Audio
David Shearer survives first test as party leader
The Labour Party leader, David Shearer, has faced his first test in Parliament since being elected leader. Audio
Greens and National agree to carry on their MOU
The National Party and the Greens have agreed to continue their Memorandum of Understanding. Audio
Maori Party leadership likely to change before next election
The Maori Party has reconfirmed its leadership, but says it's likely to change before the 2014 election. Audio
Labour turns attention to shadow portfolios
The new Labour Party leader, David Shearer, will now turn his attention to the make up of the party's front bench and how to allocate portfolios. Audio
PM keen to keep same cabinet lineup throughout term
The Prime Minister, John Key, expects his new cabinet line-up to remain in place until the next election. Audio
National has numbers to form a Government
Just over a week after the election, the Prime Minister, John Key, has the numbers to form a government. Audio
Labour leadership contenders to come under the spotlight.
In a shock move the Labour MP, David Parker, has pulled out of the contest to replace Phil Goff as leader. Audio
New National-led Government starting to take shape
The National Party's agreements with ACT and United Future are likely to be straight-forward, but it's pinning down the deal with the Maori Party that may take some time. Audio
New Green Party caucus to meet tomorrow
The Green Party will hold its first caucus meeting at Parliament tomorrow with six new faces. Audio
Green Party grabs four extra seats
The Green Party will meet today to map out its strategy for dealing with a new National-led Government. Audio
