Chris Bramwell

The Prime Minister says Government agencies have been working behind the scenes to prepare for the deportation of criminals from Australia. Audio

After years of wrangling the largest regional trade deal in the world, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, was finally settled this week. Our political reporter, Chris Bramwell, takes a look what the deal… Audio

Since late last year there has been a huge increase in the number of New Zealanders being held in Australian detention centres, and this week it was revealed that one prisoner died while awaiting… Audio

A report leaked to Radio New Zealand shows a landfill near Porirua City is releasing high levels of a potentially lethal chemical. Audio

The father of a family who failed to claim refugee status based on climate change, was this week deported from New Zealand. But his case raised the broader question of, as the changing climate takes… Audio

After weeks of political wrangling there will now officially be five designs to choose from when voters return their flag referendum papers. Audio

Red Peak, will almost certainly be added to the flag referendum with legislation to be passed under urgency. Audio

Parliament descended into a mud-slinging match last night as MPs traded personal insults while debating a members bill. Audio

After weeks of public and political pressure, the Government on Monday announced it would take an emergency quota of Syrian refugees. Audio

A Greymouth Polytech is being accused of rorting course credits and inflating numbers with 'ghost students.' Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, is suggesting New Zealand only accepts refugees who are women and children, and sends the men back to fight against Islamic State. Audio

Numerous petitions, canvassing such diverse topics as banning shark cage diving to cannabis reform, are presented to Parliament every year for MPs to consider, but very few lead to law changes. So… Audio

A lawyer specialising in refugee claims says New Zealand has a good record with refugees, and should show leadership in the current international crisis with displaced people. Audio

The Labour Party says the Prime Minister's ponytail pulling saga has compromised his ability to deal with the offensive behaviour of National MP Maurice Williamson. Audio

Trouble is brewing in the Labour Party caucus over its policy on charter schools. Audio

The Social Development, Anne Tolley, is refusing to throw money at Child Youth and Family despite a grim report into how it looks after children in care. Audio

The Attorney-General has accused the Law Society of inaccuracy and a lack of rigour over its claims about law changes risking the right to a fair trial. Chris Finlayson says the society's got it all… Audio

The Corrections Minister has revealed that a prison guard helped inmates with their fighting techniques in Mt Eden prison. Audio

Dire Straits - 1986, Lancaster Park ChCh, Athletic Park Wgtn, Western Springs, Auckland. Audio