Russel Norman
Green Party says foreign land ownership should be limited
The Green Party says limiting foreign ownership of New Zealand land to five-hectares would strengthen what is calls "weak foreign ownership laws". Audio
Green Party leader on proposed Student Green Card
The Prime Minister John Key has rubbished a Green Party promise of a Green Card that will give free public transport to every tertiary students. Students at university, polytechnics, and private… Audio
US singled NZ out for top-end spying
Just released documents show the US may be using some of its most secret and prized type of spying in New Zealand. Audio
Greens slam Nick Smith's remarks
Radio New Zealand yesterday broke the story about a meeting between Dr Smith and Fish and Game. A third of those who attended the meeting said the minister had attempted to silence the organisation's… Audio
IPCA to release report into police handling of Dotcom
A report on how the police handled complaints about illegal spying by the Government Communications Security Bureau will be made public this morning. Audio
Government says new framework will report on swimability
The Minister for the Environment Amy Adams joins Morning Report to discuss swimability. Audio
Greens say Government scared of reporting swimmability
The Green Party is accusing the government of trying to hide how swimmable New Zealand's waters are. The suitability for swimming indicator is usually released annually, and shows how contaminated the… Audio
Government says Greens' carbon tax unrealistic
The Government says the national standard of living would be under threat if the Greens imposed a carbon tax. Audio
Russel Norman defends carbon tax policy
A policy that will slash New Zealanders' standards of living, and penalise efficient farmers. They're just a couple of the criticisms being levelled at the Greens plan to scrap the emissions trading… Audio
Green Party leader Russel Norman
The Green Party are having their annual general meeting this weekend, and should election night go the way they hope on September 20, for the first time in 24 years Green MP's could become Ministers… Audio
Snowden documents reveal details of GCSB-NSA interaction
Documents from the American whistleblower, Edward Snowden, have revealed more about New Zealand's involvement in the sharing of information between international spy agencies. Audio
Greens announce Green Bank in alternative budget
As the Finance Minister, Bill English, prepares to unveil the National Government's sixth Budget, smaller parties have been releasing their own, alternative financial proposals. Audio
Immigration Minister defends accusations of preferential access
The Immigration Minister is defending himself against opposition accusations thta wealthy National Party donors have preferential access and influence with government ministers. Audio
Greens acuse National Party of racketeering
The Greens Party is accusing National of racketeering over the so-called Cabinet Club, which allows supporters pay to attend functions with senior ministers. Audio
Maurice Williamson resigns - Russel Norman
Green Party co-leader Russel Norman on Maurice Williamson's resignation. Audio
Forest & Bird respond to green light for Ruataniwha Dam
Despite yesterday's granting of resource consent, it could be several weeks before a decision is made whether to proceed with the contentious Ruataniwha dam project in Hawke's Bay. Audio
Labour rejects Greens proposal to campaign together
The Labour Party has taken another step to distance itself from the Greens, refusing to campaign on a platform promising a Labour - Greens government. Audio
Insight for 6 April 2014 - Water Wars
Peter Fowler explores the push to build irrigation dams. Audio
Greens say energy minister must quit climate change role
The Green Party says the Energy and Resources Minister, Simon Bridges, should step down as associate climate change minister because he supports more oil drilling in New Zealand. Audio
