Sarah Dowie
Voters should have been told about candidate's past says former National MP
A former National party MP believes the membership - and voters - should have been told about Sam Uffindell's past before the Tauranga by-election.
He's been stood down down from the party's caucus… Audio
Scarlet woman, elephants, triangles - Retiring National MPs reflect on Parliament
Six more MPs have given farewell speeches at Parliament, reflecting on their years in the job. The House captured some moments from those speeches. Audio
Parliament returns to normal service
Like us all Parliament has been slowly, inexorably returning to normal service. This week included two quite novel events - at least novel recently. Video, 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
National MPs swing behind Sarah Dowie at party retreat
National MP Sarah Dowie has made her first public comments since it was announced she's being investigated by police for allegedly sending a text to fellow MP Jami-Lee Ross telling him he deserved to… Audio
Media ethics over Roastbusters, US information shutdown
Media commentator Gavin Ellis examines the ethical decisions that confronted the media over the Jami-Lee Ross, Sarah Dowie text exchange inquiry, and also the reportage surrounding an interview with… Audio
National MP under police investigation
National MP Sarah Dowie is understood to be under police investigation relating to a text message she allegedly sent to Jami-Lee Ross in August last year, telling him he "deserves to die". RNZ… Audio
Shark cage diving with Sarah Dowie
MPs who aren't ministers gamble with a biscuit tin to get their own legislation turned into law. Phil Smith chats with Sarah Dowie about her bill. Video
PM says it's up to Barclay if he remains an MP
As the police re-open their investigation into Todd Barclay, allegations surface in Parliament of recordings referring to sex and drugs. It's the latest twist in the controversy surrounding National… Audio