Amelia Langford
PM urged to step in over Xmas Island riots
The Prime Minister, John Key, is being urged to step in following rioting on Australia's Christmas island detention centre. Audio
Focus on Politics for 6 November 2015
When it comes to sport, particularly rugby, New Zealand politicians seem keen to get on the bandwagon and associate themselves with victory. But is there a line and when is it crossed? Our political… Audio
Greens grill minister over SIS failures
The Minister responsible for spy agencies says he won't be drawn into a witch hunt over their failings. Audio
Focus on Politics for 30 October 2015
New Zealand made history by becoming the first country to give women the vote but is it still breaking new ground in 2015? Audio
How sexist is New Zealand politics?
New Zealand made history by becoming the first country to give women the vote - but is it still breaking new ground, asks Amelia Langford in Power Play.
Fox Glacier crash review sparks calls for heads to roll
There are calls for heads to roll after a review into a Fox Glacier sky diving plane crash found key errors in the original investigation Audio
Plans to monitor offenders returning from overseas
The Government is being accused of being unprepared and scrambling to change the law to deal with hundreds of soon to be deported criminals. Audio
Former MPs spend 700k on taxpayer travel
Former MPs and their partners have spent almost three quarters of a million dollars of taxpayer money on travel in the year to June. Amelia Langford reports. Audio
Parliament debate descends into pie-gate
A debate in Parliament today about the Government's new anti-obesity package quickly descended into an argument about the virtue of eating pies. Audio
Maori Party 'under hammer' to boost coffers
The Maori Party says it's under the hammer as it works to refill the party's coffers before the 2017 general election campaign. Audio
Maori Party wants supporters to return 'home'
The Maori Party is calling for its supporters to 'come home' as it gears up for its annual meeting in Huntly this weekend. Audio
ACT leader claims Labour's targeting him with bill
The ACT Party leader, David Seymour, has accused the Labour Party of trying to target him with a private member's bill. Audio
Government to chop 10% of laws
Archaic, redundant or just plain quirky laws on New Zealand's statute books dating back to 1879 are set for the chopping block. Audio
McClay tells Solid Energy to support Huntly mine workers
The State-Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay says he has asked Solid Energy to make sure Huntly East mine workers are supported. Audio
Opposition parties voice fears over TPP
The Government is promising more jobs, higher incomes and a better standard of living for New Zealanders, as the result of today's TPP agreement. Amelia Langford reports. Audio
English says no evidence of 'appalling treatment' in detention
The deputy Prime Minister says there's no evidence New Zealanders held in Australian detention centres are living in appalling conditions. Audio
PM slams Security Council during UN address
The Prime Minister has slammed the United Nations' Security Council for not doing its job properly during his address to world leaders in New York today. Audio
Govt set to make big legislative changes
The Government is set to make dramatic legislative changes to prevent another embarrassing international manhunt for an escaped prisoner. Amelia Langford reports. Audio
Child Youth and Family report sparks privatisation fears
The Social Development Minister has given assurances that no private company will be given ultimate responsiblity for at-risk children in state care. Audio
Accountants warn of 'collateral damage' over bright-line test
Accountants are warning the Government's so-called bright-line tax test aimed at curbing property speculation will leave a path of collateral damage in its wake. Audio
