Demelza Leslie

The Social Development Minister has told Parliament she didn't tell a United Nations committee that New Zealand has an official measure of children who are homeless or live in poverty. Audio

The Immigration Minister says an Indian agent accused of fraud could have his licence revoked if he is found to be acting illegally. Audio

Sweeping changes to family violence laws were unveiled this week, lifting the lid on what have been described as devastating and insidious statistics. Cabinet papers say the police attend an average… Audio

A Government Minister, Te Ururoa Flavell, has recounted his experience with family violence in a show of support for proposed changes to laws which aim to reduce New Zealand's appalling rate of family… Audio

The Government is facing continued criticism for not having a plan to deal with the housing crisis. This week it passed legislation allowing special housing areas to be extended for another three… Audio

Parliament has just passed legislation to set up a register for child sex offenders, but opposition MPs say it's still not enough to protect children. Audio

Question Time in Parliament was cancelled for the first time in eight years today as Labour hijacked an urgent debate on special housing areas. Audio

As the average price for property in Auckland tips the million dollar market, the Government denies it's scrambling to find a solution. Audio

A woman left homeless with her five children after escaping her abusive husband told the final day of an inquiry into homelessness that the government failed to help her. Audio

The Government's urged to take a fresh look at tax laws in the wake of a European Commission ruling that Apple must pay Ireland $20 billion in back taxes. Audio

Parliament has finally passed legislation that will make it legal for shops to trade on Easter Sunday, if their local councils agree. Audio

Disability and school groups fear disabled children will be short-changed by a huge shift of special needs funding from schools to early education providers. Audio

Labour has accused the government of interference in Statistics NZ, but the Government's Statistician has completely rejected the claim. Audio

The Government is seeking wider powers for intelligence agencies to spy on New Zealanders, but leaves room for more debate on how and when they'll be allowed to pry. Audio

Record immigration levels have reignited debate in Parliament over whether it's time to put a cap on numbers. The new arrivals put stresses on the nation, and that can cause dangerous resentments… Audio

The Green Party wants all international visitors to pay a tax to go towards the cost of infrastructure and to help with the government's predator-free dream. Audio

One of the Government's support partners wants a complete overhaul of the way compensation cases are considered by the Crown, following yesterday's long-awaited decision on David Bain. He will not… Audio

New foreign buyers data shows the total number of homes by overseas taxpayers hasn't changed in six months, despite Government moves to tighten up on foreign buyers. Audio

Auckland Council research suggests new homes built under the city's new unitary plan would be priced out of what most buyers consider affordable. Audio

Parliament has launched an inquiry into whether registration for social workers should be made mandatory. Currently, a national register for those who work with New Zealand's most vulnerable exists… Audio