Golriz Ghahraman
West Papua's Morning Star flag flown at NZ Parliament
About 50 activists flew the Morning Star flag at New Zealand's Parliament on Monday to mark the 58th anniversary of the declaration of West Papuan independence. Audio
Iranian refugee in New Zealand after leaving Manus Island
A Kurdish Iranian refugee who has become known as the voice of Manus Island detainees has arrived in New Zealand - and might try to seek asylum here.
Behrouz Boochani is an award-winning author… Audio
Alarm bells for Firearm Prohibition Orders proposal
The Government's proposal to give police the power to keep those they deem high-risk away from firearms is being met with both approval and alarm bells.
A discussion document about Firearm… Audio
Firearm Prohibition Orders raise 'serious human rights concerns'- Greens
The Green Party says Māori and Pasifika communities would bear the brunt of a Government proposal to give police the power to keep those they deem high-risk away from firearms.
The Government has… Audio
Greens defend about-turn
A bill that gives authorities greater powers over returning foreign fighters passed its first reading last night after a last minute deal with the Green Party. The Greens' spokesperson for Justice and… Audio
Green Party enables returning foreign fighter bill to pass first reading
A bill that gives authorities greater powers over returning foreign fighters passed its first reading last night after a last minute deal with the Green Party. National wants tougher legislation but… Audio
"Does she stand...?" Scenes from a Question Time
Question Time is Parliament is the loudest free show in town. And it can be quite the spectacle. We caught the action of one typical Question Time on camera.
Greens won't back Government's anti-terrorism bill
The Greens won't back the Government's anti-terrorism bill, saying it's unnecessary and lacks human rights safeguards. Its justice spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman says it needs those safeguards built in… Audio
Little: no negotiation of counter-terrorism legislation
The Justice Minister Andrew Little is being bullish about new counter-terrorism legislation saying he's not up for negotiating. Without Green support Mr Little needs National's votes, but the… Audio
Te Ture Whenua reforms started at Parliament
Parliament has begun work on a bill to reform the process of succeeding to Māori land including tikanga-focussed solutions to land ownership disputes. Audio
NZ First claims credit for expense of migrant parent visa
New Zealand First is taking credit for ratcheting up requirements for migrants who want to bring their parents to New Zealand. The Government announced the visa's reinstatement this week - but it came… Audio
Foreign donations in question time
Parliament's question time provides a chance for MPs to bring up all sorts of issues and this week foreign donations to parties entered the mix. Audio
Greens question motive behind $150k donation to National
The Green Party is raising questions about whether anything was promised in exchange for the $150,000 given to the National Party by a Chinese-owned company.
And it says its yet another reason to ban… Video, Audio
Internet cuts in West Papua 'repressive' - rights groups
Rights groups say an internet blackout in Indonesia's West Papua marks a dangerous violation of free speech protections. Audio
Let's Deal with It
In this episode of Voices; we hear why some immigrants are now calling time on racial abuse and discrimination. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Defence Force 'super' Hercules planes unnecessary - Greens
The centrepiece of the Defence Force's new $20 billion upgrade is being labelled unnecessary.
After months in the planning, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced his long-awaited Capability Plan on… Audio
New Defence Force Hercules planes unnecessary - Greens
The centrepiece of the Defence Force's new $20 billion upgrade is being labelled unnecessary by the Green Party.
After months in the planning, Defence Minister Ron Mark announced his long-awaited… Audio
National wary but supportive of NZ troops withdrawal from Iraq
The National Party is on board with the government pulling New Zealand troops out of Iraq next year on the condition Australia and the United States also withdraw.
Up to 95 troops are currently… Audio
Golriz Ghahraman needs security escort
Greens MP Golriz Ghahraman has been allocated a security escort, because of increased threats the police have deemed serious. Audio
Ban on foreign donations to NZ political parties considered
Parliament's Justice Select Committee is expected to consider banning foreign donations to political parties. The SIS has warned the Justice Select Committee that other countries have wanted to make… Audio