Demelza Leslie
Government says it is not selling down kiwirail
The Government says any move by KiwiRail to sell its passenger division is not an attempt to partially privatise the state owned enterprise. Audio
Housing NZ warns of new delays to its Zero 800 call service
Housing New Zealand is warning of further delays for callers to its 0800 call service when it switches to a new computer system on Wednesday. Audio
Focus on Politics for 27 July 2012
Parliament has this week passed the biggest constitutional changes to the dairy industry since Fonterra was formed more than a decade ago. The controversial Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Act… Audio
Intense lobbying of MPs expected for gay marriage vote
MPs can expect fierce lobbying as the countdown begins to the first reading of a bill to legalise gay marriage. Audio
First part of Government's welfare reform passes into law
The first part of the Government's major overhaul of the welfare system has been passed into law. Audio
Allegations gangs members are squatting in state houses
The Government has again been forced to defend changes made at Housing New Zealand, amid allegations that gang members are squatting in vacant state homes in Auckland. Audio
New laws to shake up party pill industry
The Government wants party pills and legal highs to have to go through the same rigorous testing as all new medicines. Audio
Variety of views presented to inquiry on child abuse
Better ante-natal care, the role of fathers, and an inquiry into the health risks of mobile phones are all ideas that have been put to a Parliamentary inquiry on child abuse and children's health. Audio
Maori Party heading for showdown with PM
A meeting with the Prime Minister on Monday could be the make or break moment for the Maori Party as it comes under growing pressure to walk away from its role in government. Audio
Maori Party has too much at stake to walk away
The political commentator, Willy Jackson, says the Maori Party will have to walk away from its role in government if the Prime Minister does not give the Waitangi Tribunal proper respect. Audio
Prime Minister in hot water over Tribunal comments
The Prime Minister's dismissal of the Waitangi Tribunal has landed him in hot water with one of his Government support parties. Audio
Labour says Maori Party should end with the Government
The Labour Party says the Maori Party should end its support arrangement with the Government following the Prime Minister's comments on the Waitangi Tribunal. Audio
Govt shouldn't be telling beneficiaries to get clean
Opposition parties say the Government should not be telling beneficiaries to get clean, or risk losing their benefits. Audio
Turia angry officials didn't tell her about refuge problems
The Associate Minister for Social Development and Whanau Ora Minister is demanding to know why officials left her in the dark about serious financial problems at a Maori Women's refuge. Audio
Focus on Politics for 22 June 2012
The Super Age debate has fired up again following criticism from the OECD of New Zealand's superannuation policy. Audio
Greens reveal bonus payments to get people off ACC
The Green Party has revealed ACC is paying bonuses to staff who get long-term claimants off compensation. Audio
Opposition parties trying to stall asset sales legislation
Opposition parties are vowing to do what they can tonight to stall the passage of legislation allowing the partial sale of state-owned assets. Audio
NZ First wants to double its MPs in Parliament
New Zealand First wants to at least double its representation in Parliament at the next election. Audio
Greens ask Labour to explain siding with Government on TPP
The Green Party has asked Labour to please explain on appearing to side with the Government on the Trans Pacific Partnership deal. Audio
NZ First holding first major conference since being re-elected
New Zealand First says it wants a big boost in party membership before it heads into the next general elections. Audio
