Chris Bramwell

The Government has finally passed what it says are the biggest reforms of criminal procedure in 50 years. Audio

In a major concession, a law to allow the police to resume covert video surveillance will not apply retrospectively to any current police investigations or cases now before the courts. Audio

The first poll of Maori voters since the Mana Party was formed shows the new party is set to shake up the race for the Maori seats. Audio

The first poll of Maori voters since Hone Harawira launched the Mana Party suggests there will be tough battles in the Maori seats in the November elections. Audio

Opposition parties are blaming the National-led Government's handling of the economy for today's double downgrade of the country's credit rating. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says the death of a second New Zealand SAS soldier in Afghanistan is devastating. Audio

The Emissions Trading Scheme is set to be amended again, following a statutory review. Audio

The Prime Minister says the Labour Party is threatening to write cheques the country can't afford with its Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Package. Audio

The Government has faced a barrage of questions this afternoon over its move to take greater control of Auckland's waterfront. Audio

The Government is taking control of the area around Queens Wharf, in Auckland, for the rest of the Rugby World Cup, developing a plan to deal with transport bottle-necks and large crowds gathered… Audio

Opposition political parties say the public transport and crowd issues at Friday's Rugby World Cup celebrations in Auckland were an embarrassment to the country. Audio

The bill that will make student association membership voluntary has overcome a major hurdle and is now likely to be law by the election. Audio

Our political reporter, Chris Bramwell, looks at the new rules limiting election campaign spending and advertising which are now in force for the November 26 General Election. Audio

The Green Party says new legislation to protect the sea around New Zealand is too weak. Audio

Legislation passed by the Government under urgency has been labelled a travesty by the Greens and the Maori Party. The 'mystery' Bill, which had gone unnamed until today, will restore the police's… Audio

After months of pressure from opposition parties, the National-led Government has moved to increase the number of mines inspectors. Audio

Parliament has paid tribute to the former Governor General, Sir Paul Reeves, who died on Sunday aged 78. Audio

Opposition parties say the country's children are being short-changed, but they can't seem to agree on how to solve the problem. Audio

The National Party goes into its election year conference this weekend riding high in the polls, but the Prime Minister says it's taking nothing for granted. Audio

Legislation to further improve protection for investors in finance companies has passed its first reading in Parliament with unanimous support. Audio