Tim Graham

Problems with the new school payroll system took a farcical turn in Parliament this afternoon, when the Minister charged with overseeing its roll-out was forced to answer questions about himself, on… Audio

Legislation to radically revamp the way local councils are run has been described in Parliament as nothing less than evil. Audio

Four of the country's major newspapers are being accused of substantially favouring the Prime Minister during last year's election campaign. Audio

Four of the country's major newspapers are being accused of substantially favouring the Prime Minister during last year's election campaign. Audio

The Solicitor-General has told MPs he's reluctant to publicly speak in defence of judges, because the media is only interested in heroes and villains stories. Audio

The lawyer for the Red Devils gang has told MPs that a Bill cracking down on gang intimidation could ensnare ordinary people for wearing the wrong t-shirt. Audio

A clampdown on prisoners' property means inmates can now have only a standard plastic container of personal belongings in their cells. Audio

The Government has been accused of committing ecocide, through new legislation amending the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio

Workplace health and safety laws, enacted 20 years ago, are coming in for renewed criticism after this week's scathing Royal Commission report on the Pike River mine disaster. Audio

Our political reporter, Tim Graham, has been reading the Royal Commission's report and joins us. Audio

MPs are deadlocked on what changes should be made to legislation to radically revamp local councils. Audio

The outgoing head of the family court wants domestic violence made a criminal offence in its own right. Audio

The outgoing Principal Family Court Judge wants domestic violence made a criminal offence in its own right. Audio

Chinese investors who illegally purchased four of the Crafar farms are selling up. Audio

The Justice Minister has returned from a whistle-stop visit to the United States, saying she's convinced that the law changes she's making are the right ones. Audio

MPs have voted down changes that would have forced a radical clampdown on alcohol advertising and sponsorship. Audio

Nicotine-starved inmates are continuing their attempts to make DIY cigarettes behind bars, and some have even caused power cuts trying to spark a light. Audio

Politicians are making no promises the Christie Marceau case will influence the new bail laws currently making their way through Parliament. Audio

Politicians are making no promises the Christie Marceau case will influence the new bail laws, currently making their way through Parliament. Audio

The Police Minister has again told the force there is no extra money available for it now, or on the horizon. Audio