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MPs back at Parliament for new King, pay tribute to Queen
MPs returned to Parliament today to mark the accession of new King and pay tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
There were personal anecdotes, reflections on royal tours of Aotearoa and recognition of the… Audio
Taunts in the House over proposed hate speech laws
MPs behaving more badly or just the winter blues? Senior politicians indulged in name-calling and taunting opponents in the Chamber this afternoon.
Exercised about whether 'Karens' would be protected… Audio
Call for a two-term limit for MPs
Andrew Barnes says MPs should be limited to two terms in Parliament. The Panel speaks to Andrew about why. Audio
The return of the Budget and more MPs say goodbye
The bill approving Budget 2020 is nearing its final stages and six more MPs are giving their final speeches to the House this week at Parliament Audio
Gareth Hughes ‘trading a suit for gumboots‘
After 10 years in Parliament senior Green MP Gareth Hughes talks fatherhood, climate change and an MP’s job and life as he prepares to push the eject button on politics. Audio
Clare Curran ‘relief, exhaustion, disappointment and hope’
“It’s a mixture of relief and I guess exhaustion, and disappointment and also hope.” Clare Curran is leaving politics, she talks bear pits, the media, Dunedin, mental health and tartan noir. Audio
The Panel: Linda Clark and Richard Harman
MPs being unable to manage their staff and the continued unrest in the U.S. are on the agenda for this week's Sunday Morning panel discussion with guests Linda Clark and Richard Harman. Audio
Epidemic Response Committee disestablished by Parliament
A motion to disestablish the Epidemic Response Committee was debated and passed by MPs this week. Audio
Parliament this week: Catching up with Covid-19
The Government will have to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 as it works on legislation this week Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours. Audio
Life in the press gallery
The Parliamentary press gallery is 150 this year and like many birthdays it has prompted members, both newbies and veterans alike, to reflect on their roles in an ever-changing media landscape. Video
On the backbenches: A seven-day-a-week job
National’s Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi was New Zealand’s first Indian and Sikh MP. He reflects on his 12 years in Parliament. Audio
Virus evacuation, MPs' citizenship woes return
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to discuss the evacuation of Australians and some Kiwis from the coronavirus-ridden Diamond Princess ship in Japan. She'll also look at the issue… Audio
Three National MPs resign ahead of this year's election
Three National MPs have announced they are retiring from parliament ahead of this year's general election. Audio
'Of the Pacific' - Why NZ MPs visit their Pacific neighbours
Taxpayers paid thousands of dollars for five New Zealand MPs to go to Tonga and Fiji so what does New Zealand get out of it asks Daniela Maoate-Cox. Audio
Not a holiday - MPs in the Pacific: Day Three
A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they soaking up some sun or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them through Fiji on day three to find out. Audio
Parliament looks back - Parihaka and women MPs
Most of the time MPs debate about the future but last week they looked back at the first women to enter Parliament and the Crown's invasion of Parihaka Audio
Guns and death: Parliament this week
Firearms legislation is back at Parliament this week and MPs might finish off a stage of the End of Life Choice Bill.
Housing and a treaty settlement - Parliament this week
Some weeks are quieter at Parliament but there are still a couple of bills to watch out for - Kāinga Ora and the Ngāti Hinerangi settlement
'Honour the language' - Māori for MPs
MPs at Parliament say they're making the time for te reo Māori lessons to honour the language. Audio