Deborah Russell

If David Clark vacated the job of Health Minister, who could or would want to slide into a set of shoes that have made a few missteps?

It's no secret the Opposition's gunning for the minister to be… Audio

After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six. Audio

A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber. Audio

 Labour’s Deborah Russell says she gets two days a month off from being an MP—so what keeps her busy? Audio

Abortion, euthanasia, and firearms bills drew thousands of submissions but their final impact on legislation left many disappointed. Daniela Maoate-Cox asks how MPs weigh up public opinion when making… Audio

RNZ's planning a brand new music-based outlet to hook younger people not well served by public broadcasting right now. RNZ's bosses and experts alike point to Triple J as a possible model. Mediawatch… Audio

Visiting a select committee is always an education. So based on ‘day one’ of submissions on the second arms bill, The House offers a few hints for submitters. Audio

Worm farms, smaller portions, rescuing food and educating marae are some of the methods being used to prevent food waste a select committee has been told.  Audio

Parliamentary Members' Days can be filled with interest and suspense. But not usually. Sometimes MPs have to keep themselves entertained by littering speeches with rubbish trash puns. Audio

New Zealanders are being taxed too harshly, with KiwiSaver funds paying four times as much tax as property investors, a tax expert says.

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Feminist blogger Deborah Russell talks about women in film. Who gets paid the most, who gets the roles, who gets to write the scripts and direct and produce the movies? She also tells us how to use… Audio

The allegations against Chief's rugby players over their treatment of a stripper they hired to perform for them, has sparked a national conversation about consent. Audio