David Wilson
The Hybrid Chamber: Parliament on Covid
It may sound like something from Hammer House of Horror but The Hybrid Chamber is a plan for Parliament to go semi-virtual when MPs go down with Covid. Audio
The Hybrid Chamber: Parliament on Covid
It may sound like something from Hammer House of Horror but The Hybrid Chamber is a plan for Parliament to go semi-virtual when MPs go down with Covid.
Audio‘Don't be a tero, get the wero’
Spring has come to Wellington and to Parliament. One is blustery at best, the other is slowly filling with masked MPs. Audio
‘Don't be a tero, get the wero’
Spring has come to Wellington and to Parliament. One is blustery at best, the other is slowly filling with masked MPs.
AudioFiji may need new vaccine for mutating Covid-19 Delta variant
Health experts in and around Fiji are warning if the Delta variant of Covid-19 keeps mutating - a new vaccine may be needed. Audio
New Covid-19 vaccine may be needed as Delta variant mutates in Fiji - experts
Health experts in and around Fiji are warning if the Delta variant of Covid-19 keeps mutating - a new vaccine may be needed.
More than 20,000 people with Covid-19 are in isolation and the death toll… Audio
Tairawhiti braces for more rain overnight
The impact of heavy rain continues on the East Coast with locals bracing for more heavy downpours overnight, especially south of Gisborne. Karyn speaks with Civil Defence group controller, David… Audio
Clean-up begins in Tokomaru Bay
A big clean-up is underway in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast following a weekend deluge of more than 200mm of rain in 24 hours. Kathryn speaks to Gisborne Regional Civil Defence Group Controller David… Audio
Swearing on children’s Māori proverbs and the Koran at Parliament
A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament. Audio
Swearing on children’s Māori proverbs and the Koran at Parliament
A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament.
AudioThe Ultimate General: Parliament’s last debate
On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs. Audio
The Ultimate General: Parliament’s last debate
On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs.
AudioShaking up the House: New rules for Parliament
Parliament has agreed to the biggest shake-up of its rules since MMP, including changes to how it works, where and when it meets; even how it looks on TV. Audio
Shaking up the House: New rules for Parliament
Parliament has agreed to the biggest shake-up of its rules since MMP, including changes to how it works, where and when it meets; even how it looks on TV.
AudioDissolving Parliament - what is that?
The Prime Minister has delayed 'dissolving' Parliament. What does that mean and how does it effect the election?
Dissolving Parliament - what is that?
The Prime Minister has delayed 'dissolving' Parliament. What does that mean and how does it effect the election?
AudioTolaga Bay covered in forestry offcuts after flooding, again
Northland wasn't the only area to do battle with heavy rain over the weekend. Gisborne and the East Coast were also drenched.
While river levels are dropping, there's more rain on the way.
At Tolaga… Audio
Parliament post-lockdown: more money and bills but fewer debates and MPs
MPs are due back in the debating chamber after more than a month of lockdown but there are some changes to comply with alert level 3 including fewer MPs and time for debates Video, Audio
Parliament post-lockdown: more money and bills but fewer debates and MPs
MPs are due back in the debating chamber after more than a month of lockdown but there are some changes to comply with alert level 3 including fewer MPs and time for debates
Video, Audio