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Calling time on omnipresent pundits
As the usual suspects take up ever more air time ahead of the election, is it time New Zealand took up the suggestion of Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein and put time limits on our… Video, Audio
Calling time on omnipresent pundits
As the usual suspects take up ever more air time ahead of the election, is it time New Zealand took up the suggestion of Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein and put time limits on our…
Video, AudioChild poverty campaigners aghast at Police Minister claim.
Campaigners against child poverty are aghast at a claim by the Police Minister, Judith Collins, that there's money available for every New Zealander who needs it. Audio
Greens lay complaint over unlawful Nicky Hager warrant
The Green Party is calling for an investigation into the conduct of police who were involved in an unlawful warrant used to search journalist Nicky Hager's home. Audio
Greens say police could lose public trust over unlawful warrant
The Greens have filed a complaint with the Independent Police Complaints Authority over the raid on Nicky Hager's house. Audio
Issues aired on Native Affairs
Controversial questions about Maori TV were raised on its flagship current affairs show this week, on the last episode before a new team takes over. Audio
National's welfare policy slated by opponents
National's pre-election welfare policy has been criticised by welfare advocates and opposition parties. If re-elected, National intends to give beneficiaries with a poor record of holding down jobs an… Audio
Spy watchdog investigates
The top spy agency watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the SIS released official information to the blogger Cameron Slater for political purposes. Audio
Greens propose changes to Sky City Casino bill
The Green Party says relatively minor changes to the law would reduce the potential harm of an expanded Sky City Casino in Auckland. Audio
PM says opposition has misled with invalid signatures
The Prime Minister, is accusing Labour and the Greens of rorting the system by presenting an asset sales petition to Parliament with thousands of invalid signatures. Audio
MPs discuss whether electoral rules need to be changed
Should a list MP be forced to leave Parliament if they're expelled from caucus or choose to leave their party? Audio
Best ever result for Green Party
The Green Party is meeting today to discuss what kind of arrangement it wants to have with the National Party. Audio
Ministerial housing review a 'whitewash' - Greens
Prime Minister John Key says his overhaul of ministerial housing allowances will be fairer to both Ministers and to taxpayers. Audio
Solid Energy clears campsite to prepare for mining
The Police and Solid Energy contractors cleared the site yesterday, with materials removed by helicopter. Audio
