Demelza Leslie
Senior official wants Parliament about lobby bill
One of Parliament's most senior officials says has told MPs a new bill requiring lobbyists to be registered and adhere to a code of ethics, would threaten open democracy at Parliament. Audio
Charter schools debate fires up again
The debate over charter schools has fired up again, with legislation passing its first reading in Parliament. Audio
Government using bullying tactics say Greens
The government's being accused of bullying Iwi to get them to agree to short-term, low level treaty deals, which will also make them complicit in their asset sale plan. Audio
Labour MPs stand by their leader
Labour MPs are standing by their leader after a testy exchange in Parliament over the Dotcom controversy. The Prime Minister has challenged the opposition leader, David Shearer, to produce evidence… Audio
Servicemen say veterans getting deserved funding boost
Returned servicemen say the government is finally giving veterans the respect they deserve, with a boost in funding for war pensions and support services. Audio
Opposition parties critical of scope of Rena review
Today marks the anniversary of the Rena grounding - New Zealand's worst environmental maritime disaster Audio
Renewed objections to use of invasive strip searches
There are renewed objections to proposed law changes that would make the use of flashlights and mirrors more wide-spread in the strip-searching of prisoners. Audio
Controversial new search and surveillance laws come into effect
The changes to existing laws aim to bring search and surveillance powers up to date with 21st century technology while critics say the changes may strip us of the basic human right to privacy. Audio
New search and surveillance laws come into effect today
A senior associate at the Chen Palmer law firm, Nicholai Anderson, speaks about the wide ranging new laws. Audio
John Key dismisses calls for more spying inquiries
The Green Party's asking police to investigate the illegal spying on Kim Dotcom but John Key it's just a stunt and there's no need for any more inquiries. Audio
Gaming machine suppliers warn changing pokies mammoth task
MPs have been warned it would be a mammoth task to change every pokie machine in the country to track players and take pre-paid cards. Audio
Government has been forced to defend its record on jobs
The Government has been forced in Parliament today to defend its record on jobs in the face of a vigorous attack by the Opposition. Audio
Government rejects a bid by Solid Energy miners
A group of Solid Energy miners have left Parliament angry and upset this afternoon after the Government dismissed their plan to keep the Spring Creek and Huntly East coal mines in full operation. Audio
Prime Minister says confirms SAS logistics involved
The Prime Minister, John Key, has confirmed SAS logistics officers recently sent to Afghanistan helped with the arrest of a man over the killing of two New Zealand soldiers last month. Audio
Prime Minister received blunt message from Chatham Island
The Prime Minister received a pretty blunt message when he arrived on the Chatham Islands yesterday - he had 24 hours to come up with a solution to stop the flow of people leaving. Audio
Bill to raise minimum wage is defeated
A members' bill to raise the minimum wage to 15-dollars an hour has been voted down in Parliament. Audio
Bill to extend commissioners in Canterbury passes first reading
A bill extending commissioner governance of the Canterbury Regional Council until 2016 has passed its first reading in Parliament. Audio
Labour intends to apply pressure to Key over John Banks
The Labour Party intends to increase the pressure on the Prime Minister in Parliament this week, over his continued support of his embattled Minister, John Banks. Audio
Citizens Advice Bureau worried it will lose primary funding
The Citizens Advice Bureau is worried it could be the first on the chopping block under proposed new laws to curb local government spending. Audio
Environment Commissioner forced to defend her position
The Commissioner for the Environment has been forced to defend her impartiality after delivering a critical submission on legislation to amend the emissions trading scheme. Audio