Russel Norman
Whistleblower says US pressured NZ to loosen spy laws
He says America's National Security Agency has a Foreign Affairs Division which searches for loopholes in other countries' laws to justify indiscriminate, dragnet surveillance - and such operations… Audio
Election 2014: The Green party says Spring is a time for change
The Labour Party says it is ready to govern, and the Green Party, its natural support partner, says spring is the right time for change. Audio
Russel Norman - Green party co-leader
Green party co-leader Russel Norman discusses what the party would want in return for their support for a Labour-led government. The third largest party in parliament is polling at around 10% and is… Audio
Greens' co-leader on Conservatives' defamation threat
The Conservative Party leader is threatening to sue Greens co-leader Russel Norman for defamation over a Big Gay Out speech. Audio
Greens say there's no secret deal with Kim Dotcom
Earlier I put Mr Key's accusations to Russel Norman. Audio
Greens call for TPP deal to be made public
Listening to that is the co-leader of the Green Party, Russel Norman. Audio
Voters will have to wait to hear about Nat's electorate deals
Voters will have to wait until the weeks running up to the election to find out who National will do deals with for electorate seats. Audio
Greens say Labour's deep sea drilling support 'big mistake'
The Green Party says Labour's stance on deep sea drilling is a mistake - but it doesn't mean the two parties can't work together. Audio
Green Party says it will compromise to be part of a new Govt
The Green Party admits it may have to compromise if it is to become part of a new Government after the election. Audio
Greens propose to buy back Meridian shares
The Green party will offer Meridian Energy investors the choice not to pay the next instalment on their shares, if it is part of the next Government. In National's sale of Meridian shares in October… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 9 December 2013
Report says 25 percent of children are living in poverty; Thousands mourn Nelson Mandela in South Africa; South African High Commissioner pays tribute to Mandela; IHC sues Education Ministry over… Audio
Greens say police handled GCSB and teapot cases differently
The Green Party has accused the police of having two different standards when it comes to investigating complaints about the interception of private communications. Audio
Green Party questions government irrigation projects
The Green Party has Treasury documents that it says show the government's plans to spend 400 million dollars on irrigation projects, don't make economic sense. Audio
Concerns remain over police inqury into GCSB illegal spying
The Green Party says the police are misleading the public over their investigation into the GCSB's surveillance of the internet mogul, Kim Dotcom. Audio
Greens say Government should listen to the Treasury
The state-owned energy company, Meridian Energy, will publicly list its shares on the stock exchange. Audio
More concerns over Hawke's Bay dam
Listening to that report was the Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman. Audio
DOC, Nick Smith refuse to explain dam submissions shift
DOC and the Conservation Minister are refusing to explain why it changed its mind within 48 hours about making a submission pushing for more scrutiny of the water quality impacts of a big dam project.
…Green Party rejects Nick Smith's statement on Ruataniwha
The Green Party says an email circulated to senior Department of Conservation staff which says its minister wanted to see DoC 's proposed submission on the Ruataniwha dam raises serious questions… Audio
Greens worry about Conservation Minister gagging his officials
The Green Party says it has serious concerns that the Conservation Minister is gagging his department when it comes to controversial proposals like the Ruataniwha dam. Audio
Meridian shares to go on sale next month - Greens
The Green Party says the Prime Minister John Key is being "arrogant" by going ahead with the sale of Meridian Energy next month. Audio