Ron Mark
Breath testing by Police plummets
The number of roadside alcohol breath tests being conducted by the Police has dropped to their lowest level in a decade - just 1.9 million tests were conducted last year and police put that drop down… Audio
Ron Mark - Repatriating the fallen
There has been some news recently about 33 New Zealanders who died in the Malayan, Korea, and Vietnam wars. After a long campaign, members of the fallen soldier's families will finally have their… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand First's Ron Mark on Port Hills fire
New Zealand First's Ron Mark supports a motion in the House to acknowledge those affected by fires in Christchurch and Selwyn. Audio
Tribute to colourful former Carterton mayor Gary McPhee
One of Carterton's great characters has died. Gary McPhee, a former mayor of the Wairarapa town, and the region's sole representative on the Greater Wellington Regional Council, died at his home on… Audio
Geoff Walker Detained - Ron Mark
New Zealand photographer, Geoff Walker, has been arrested in Uganda. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it's aware of reports that a New Zealander is being questioned by the police in Uganda. It… Audio
Andrew Bonallack - Wairarapa Correspondent
Editor of daily newspaper the Wairarapa Times-Age Andrew Bonallack talks about the big issues facing newspapers, his district and what makes Wairarapa so special. Audio
NZFirst Ron Mark's racist comments labelled offensive
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters won't be demanding an apology from his deputy for telling Korean-born MP Melissa Lee to go back to Korea if she doesn't like the way things are done in this… Audio
Politicans slam Ron Mark for go back to Korea comments
Politicians of all stripes say it is disgraceful that New Zealand First deputy leader Ron Mark told the Korean-born National MP, Melissa Lee to go back to Korea. Audio
Peters says Melissa Lee not due an apology
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says his deputy Ron Mark has no need to apologise for telling Korean-born National MP Melissa Lee to go back to South Korea if she doesn't like the way… Audio
New Zealand First still unimpressed by Red Peak
While some are celebrating the addition of the Red Peak design into the November flag referendum, others are less than impressed. Ron Mark is the deputy leader of New Zealand First. Audio
NZ First wants big banks to play nice
With dairy farmers under pressure from Fonterra's low milk payout, there are fears many will be forced off the land under the burden of debt. Audio
After days of speculation Ron Mark new NZ First deputy leader.
After three days of speculation New Zealand First has announced its new deputy leader is Ron Mark. Audio
Wellington Super City announcement expected soon.
An announcement to scrap a controversial plan to roll Wellington's nine councils into one Super City could be made this afternoon. Audio
NZ First MP stands by "cowards" comment on Iraqis
New Zealand First is calling for the country's troops to be brought home from their training mission to Iraq, after its MP, Ron Mark, called Iraqi soldiers cowards. Audio
MP says families of NZDF worried ahead of possible Iraq mission
The MP who first questioned the Government about Defence Force training for Iraq last year says the matter's been mishandled and people's lives are being affected. Audio
Refund all speeding tickets over holiday period - Ron Mark
New Zealand First's Police spokesperson is calling on the government to refund all speeding tickets given out during the holiday period. Audio
Supercity plan "deadly" - former mayor
The New Zealand First MP and former Carterton mayor, Ron Mark, has called the Supercity plan deadly. Audio
Who will be held to account for Phillip John Smith's escape?
The Department of Corrections has been heavily criticised for Smith skipping the country. Audio
Insight for 6 April 2014 - Water Wars
Peter Fowler explores the push to build irrigation dams. Audio
Condolence book to be set up for victims of balloon tragedy
A condolence book for the 11 victims of the tragedy will be set up at Carterton's Event Centre for people to sign today. Audio