David Seymour
NZ First candidate ridiculed for power company renationalisation
Act Party leader David Seymour ridiculed NZ First candidate Richard Prosser after he outlined the party's plans to buy back the country's power companies, but got the policy wrong. Video, Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election. Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election.
AudioNew report on euthanasia Bill 'debunks' critics' claims - David Seymour
A new report assessing the End of Life Choice Bill says with strict controls the law would not affect human rights to life. David Seymour is behind the Bill, and joins us now. Audio
MPs react to shock resignation of Metiria Turei
MPs from across the political spectrum were caught unaware by the shock resignation of Green co-leader Metiria Turei. RNZ political reporter Mei Heron reports. Audio
Assisted dying report 'deeply disappointing' - Maryan Street
The former MP who asked Parliament to investigate the public's attitudes towards assisted dying is deeply disappointed with the final report, labelling it a cowardly essay. The Health Committee report… Audio
Act welcomes signal from English to National voters
Act Party leader David Seymour says he will have failed if he's once again the party's only MP after the elections. Audio
Voters given choice between tax cuts and higher social spending
Labour have unveiled the party's economic plan ahead of the election. National's tax cuts - worth nearly 2-billion-dollars a year - would be scrapped, to help fund a big spend on health, education and… Audio
ACT's new deputy will 'broaden voter appeal'
ACT's new deputy hopes her "life experience" will complement the party's 'millennial' leader. Audio
Act Party leader defends his new look lineup
The leader of the Act Party David Seymour weathers the storm over his new-look party list. A former deputy leader said the party no longer represented New Zealand's ethnic makeup and has softened its… Audio
ACT undergoes face-lift ahead of election
A new look for a new direction - the ACT party has undergone a face-lift ahead of this year's election campaign, unveiling a younger, more diverse line up. More than half of the top 10 are standing… Audio
I hope you die (well)
David Seymour says he hopes you die in your sleep aged 100 but he wants to give you options if the reality gets much nastier. Audio
I hope you die (well)
David Seymour says he hopes you die in your sleep aged 100 but he wants to give you options if the reality gets much nastier.
AudioGareth Morgan calls for rethink of NZ's drinking age
Should the drinking age be raised to 20? MPs voted against it in 2012, but now Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan is calling for a rethink. Bridget Burke did a ring around of the various party… Audio
Parents want disabled child home after 4 years in hospital
Ana-Carolina, 4, has spent almost her entire life inside hospital. Her parents want her home, but say the hospital isn't supportive. The DHB, however, says they've been working to get her home since… Video, Audio
ACT's euthanasia bill 'dangerous' - professor
A Welsh professor of palliative medicine and cross-bench member of the House of Lords has arrived in New Zealand to challenge David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill.
Act's Seymour welcomes rejection of gun law changes
Act's leader, David Seymour, applauds the Police Minister Paula Bennett's decision to reject several new licensing rules. Mr Seymour says the Law and Order select committee's recommendations would… Audio
MPs will have to draw a line in the sand on euthanasia
It's long been a political hot potato, and best avoided before a general election....but before September's election, MP's will have to say whether or not they support the issue of voluntary… Audio
Euthanasia bill expected to pass first reading
ACT's David Seymour says the intention of the bill is to allow people with a "grievous and irremediable medical condition" to obtain medical aid to die. Video, Audio
