Kate Gudsell
Green Party announces $10b for public transport over 10 years
The Green Party says it is responding to what people want by pledging more than 10 billion dollars over the next 10 years to public transport and rail networks. Audio
Leaked docs show Health Ministry's programme in strife
Official documents leaked to Radio New Zealand News show the cost of one of the Health Ministry's programmes under its flagship cost-cutting initiative, Health Benefits Limited, has ballooned from $89… Audio
Chinese company enters agreement to purchase large farm
The sale of a large North Island farming station to foreign interests is being described as selling the goose that lays the golden egg by the opposition. Audio
Attorney General met with FBI to discuss cyber crime
The deputy director of the FBI, paid the New Zealand Government a visit today, but the Beehive is refusing to say whether the internet entrepreneur, Kim Dotcom, was discussed. Audio
Today's the last sitting day of 50th term of Parliament
Today is the last sitting day of the 50th term of Parliament, and the gloves were off last night for the last general debate as some MPs took the opportunity to vent after three years. Audio
Political leaders express condolences to the families of MH17
In Parliament today party leaders put politics aside to send a strong message to the Russian backed rebels in Ukraine and the Russian leader over the investigation into the Flight MH17. Audio
Dotcom says he has resort to private prosecution
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found the police were justified in not prosecuting any officers of the Government Communications Security Bureau for illegally spying on Mr Dotcom and… Audio
Kim Dotcom says it's ridiculous he has to take a private prosecution to get justice
The man at the centre of a spying scandal, the internet mogul, Kim Dotcom, says it's ridiculous that he has to take the step of filing a private prosecution in order to get any justice. Audio
Government criticised for mining exploration in Maui's area
An independent marine mammal scientist says it's foolhardy to grant exploration permits in protected reserves where the severely endangered Maui's dolphins have been spotted. Audio
Police say manipulated crime stats simply a misunderstanding
The police say manipulated crime figures were simply a misunderstanding and the officers involved have been made accountable for their actions. Audio
Act will contest this year's election with a different line up
The Act Party will contest this year's election with a totally different line up from 2011. Audio
Opposition says Govt capitulated to US demands over tax law
Opposition parties are accusing the Government of capitulating to United States demands to introduce legislation which helps America crack down on tax evaders. Audio
NZ keen to keep Americans happy over tax law
Keeping on the good side of the United States was one of the major reasons behind the Government's decision to share financial information of some New Zealand residents with American authorities. Audio
David Cunliffe's apology for being a man sparks debate
An apology by the Labour leader David Cunliffe for being a man, has threatened to overshadow his policy launch for tackling family violence. Audio
Legislation to extend supervision orders passes first hurdle
A law that allows the extension of supervision orders for child sex offenders for more than ten years has passed its first hurdle in Parliament. Audio
Government denies witchhunt for leaker of health criticism
The Government denies it's gone on a witchhunt for the leaker of a document which criticises its flagship health initiative, Health Benefits Limited. Audio
Request to Auditor General to investigate health programmes
The Health Minister, Tony Ryall, has again refused requests to appear on Morning Report to answer criticisms of his flagship health policy. Audio
Govt rejects claims HBL resembles ponzi scheme as politicking
The Government is defending its flagship health initiative, saying the claims that Health Benefits Limited resembles a ponzi scheme are pure politicking. Audio
Concerns raised over HBL after document leak
A document leaked to Radio New Zealand says the Government's flagship health initiative, Health Benefits Limited, has striking similarities to a ponzi scheme and is the single biggest threat to the… Audio
Labour MPs publicly support the leader
Labour Party MPs are publicly backing their leader, David Cunliffe, for now, saying he'll be the man who'll lead them into the election. Audio