Nicky Wagner
Three more National Party MPs quit
Three more National Party MPs have resigned, but leader Simon Bridges says there's no cause for concern.
Sarah Dowie, Nicky Wagner and David Carter have announced they will not be running in the… Audio
'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
Data breach dents public trust in government
A staggering breach of privacy threatens to dent public trust in the government's handling of sensitive material. The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has revealed it mistakenly exposed the private… Audio
The other members' bills
Parliamentary Members' Days can be filled with interest and suspense. But not usually. Sometimes MPs have to keep themselves entertained by littering speeches with rubbish trash puns. Audio
Where to for cannabis bills?
Two bills that would ease access to medicinal cannabis have come before the House this week but with very different outcomes. What happens now? Audio
Special orders to fast-track cathedral rebuild
A bill to help the rebuild of the Christ Church Cathedral is introduced and has its first reading in the House. Audio
Duncan Webb ahead of Nicky Wagner in Chch central
Christchurch lawyer Duncan Webb made the shift into politics because of the people left behind after the Christchurch earthquakes. Now he's ahead of National's Nicky Wagner in the latest results. Video, Audio
Gerry Brownlee heckled during Christchurch debate
The former Christchurch Rebuild Minister fronted for what's believed to be his first and only political debate this campaign. Video, Audio
A snapshot of the Christchurch rebuild
A report on how the central city is progressing. Video
Chch convention centre to cost double what was announced
Greater Regeneration Christchurch Minister Nicky Wagner says the total cost of the Christchurch convention centre is about $475,000, despite the Government only citing $240m in the past. Video, Audio
Four options for Christchurch stadium announced
Christchurch is one step closer to a new stadium. Four options have been released by Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Nicky Wagner. She says it could be a 25,000-seat, $496m venue with a… Audio
PM says Wagner made 'mistake' over tweet
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner made a mistake in a tweet but did not intend to offend the disabled community, the Prime Minister says.
Nicky Wagner says Christchurch city has good quality of life
Nicky Wagner, the Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration, says the city has a good quality of life when compared to the rest of the country, despite a new survey showing one in five… Audio
Christchurch cathedral decision delayed until September
The Anglican church yesterday announced members of Canterbury's synod will now decide the earthquake damaged cathedral's future at its meeting in September. Audio
Govt suggests R18 solution to tobacco-targetting dairy thieves
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says cigarettes may have to be sold in R18 locations like liquor stores to stop the rise of violent tobacco-hungry dairy thieves. Video, Audio
Nicky Wagner on funding and support for autism
Disabilities Issues Minister Nicky Wagner discusses how IHC pulled out of a contract for autistic support programmes, and how "all disability services want more money." Audio
E-cigarettes and e-liquid to be legal
The sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid, will be legalised, the Government announced this morning. Audio
Somali NZers frustrated at treatment by Customs at airports
Members of New Zealand's Muslim community told RNZ News they are humiliated and treated like criminals at the airport by Customs when returning to the country. David Bennett says Somali members of his… Audio
Excessive budget for spin doctors at quake authority - Labour
Labour says the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is spending too much on spin doctors given it's about to be wound up. Audio
National scoops up party in Christchurch, even in hard-hit east
National easily won the party vote in Christchurch, even in the hardest hit eastern areas. Audio