Metiria Turei

The Labour leader David Shearer is calling it quits, though who'll take over may not be known for weeks. Audio

The Government still has some work to do if it wants to get cross party support for its proposed law changes. Audio

Discrepancy in Christcurch rates found; Govt accused of trying to 'look tough' on child abuse; Minister says abuse must stop; Farmers worry trade rivals may exploit Fonterra crisis; Spy agency refuses… Audio

Just a day after the government announced Whanau Ora contracts are to be awarded by private commissioning agencies, the Labour Party says, if elected to Government, it would pull it back under the… Audio

The Green Party says the Government has not been upfront about the economic costs of the Sky City convention centre deal, and MPs who put their name to the bill will carry the decision with them for… Audio

The Bill paving the way for a new convention centre and more gambling machines in Auckland has passed its first reading in Parliament despite Labour labelling it morally bankrupt and shameful. Audio

The Prime Minister might have hoped that Peter Dunne's resignation as a minister last week would end the controversy over the leaking of the Kitteridge report into the country's electronic spy agency… Audio

The Greens believe the tide is turning against National, and that they have a real chance of being in a position to form a government with Labour after next year's election. Audio

The Green Party has been told it must be prepared to walk away from any coalition deal if it becomes part of the next Government. Audio

Critics are comparing the government's food in schools policy to putting a sticking plaster on a gaping wound. Audio

The Justice Minister, Judith Collins, refused to speak to Checkpoint, but joining us now is the Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei. Audio

Metiria Turei, Green Party co-leader; Max Abbott, director of AUT's Gambling and Addictions Research Centre; and Nigel Morrison, SkyCity chief executive. Audio

At least three Opposition party leaders have had their names falsely registered as being interested in buying shares in Mighty River Power. Audio

The Green Party is claiming the Prime Minister John Key has not been up front about his involvement in the Sky City deal. Audio

Listening to that was the Greens co-leader, Metiria Turei, who last year asked for the deal to be investigated. Audio

The Green Party has announced a new housing package it says would put home ownership within reach of tens of thousands of low- and middle-income families. Audio

Let's hear from more of our political leaders with their Christmas thoughts. Audio

The Green Party recorded an historic high party vote of 11 percent in last year's election and this year its support has not waned. Audio

The Treasury yesterday cut its predictions for growth in 2014 and 2015, a move which could have put Government plans for a 2015 surplus on hold were not for a new petrol tax which will add… Audio

The Greens say the Government's chances of getting back to surplus are looking more tenuous than ever. Audio