Simon Bridges
Collins demotes Simon Bridges over allegation of misconduct
National's leader Judith Collins has demoted Simon Bridges following an accusation he made inappropriate comments to a female National MP several years ago.
Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law. Audio
Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law.
AudioThree Strikes Repeal
Covid-19 may dominate the news but Parliament does also have other things on its agenda. Quite a few things including a repeal of Three Strikes sentencing law. Audio
Three Strikes Repeal
Covid-19 may dominate the news but Parliament does also have other things on its agenda. Quite a few things including a repeal of Three Strikes sentencing law.
AudioMāori Affairs Committee marks its 150th anniversary
The Māori Affairs Select Committee is 150 years old. The media always love profile pieces on ancient folk having a birthday, so here is one on a particularly elderly committee. Audio
Māori Affairs Committee marks its 150th anniversary
The Māori Affairs Select Committee is 150 years old. The media always love profile pieces on ancient folk having a birthday, so here is one on a particularly elderly committee.
AudioConversion practices & debate therapy
We look at the first outing of the conversion therapy ban bill, and whether MPs could need therapy for first reading confusion. Audio
Conversion practices & debate therapy
We look at the first outing of the conversion therapy ban bill, and whether MPs could need therapy for first reading confusion.
AudioFour fall down, three stand up
This week Parliament banished four member’s bills to dusty oblivion, but like a game of whack-a-mole three more popped up to replace them. Audio
Four fall down, three stand up
This week Parliament banished four member’s bills to dusty oblivion, but like a game of whack-a-mole three more popped up to replace them.
AudioMinority groups want Minister to speak up on hate speech proposals
Muslim, Jewish and disabled communities say government silence on hate speech laws is allowing misinformation to flourish.
The Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has gone to ground since announcing his… Audio
Law school dean Ursula Cheer on proposed hate speech law
The Government is under pressure to explain exactly what the proposed new hate laws would mean for criminal offending.
A new, clearer offence in the Crimes Act may be created with penalties that… Audio
‘Dead leader walking’ a familiar line from media
Last weekend political pundits and presenters reckoned the leader of the opposition was ripe for rolling and her days in the job were numbered. But - as in the past - it was all based on rumours… Audio
‘Dead leader walking’ a familiar line from media
Last weekend political pundits and presenters reckoned the leader of the opposition was ripe for rolling and her days in the job were numbered. But - as in the past - it was all based on rumours…
AudioSame-sex adoption, religious freedoms, and child-abuse petitions before Parliament
Calls to force witnesses to child abuse to speak, reforming adoption law for same-sex couples, and better protections for religious freedoms have been made at Parliament Audio
Same-sex adoption, religious freedoms, and child-abuse petitions before Parliament
Calls to force witnesses to child abuse to speak, reforming adoption law for same-sex couples, and better protections for religious freedoms have been made at Parliament
AudioGovernment defends law for returning terror suspects
The government's defending the law governing returning terror suspects as tough enough, even though it gives law enforcement no power to detain someone at the border.
The likely arrival of 25-year… Audio
Simon Bridges wants law change for returning terror suspects
The National Party's calling for a law change so New Zealanders are better protected from terror suspects returning from overseas.
The likely arrival of 25-year Suhayra Aden - who is currently in… Audio
Simon Bridges, Police Commissioner face off over gangs
The so-called "wokester" Police Commissioner has gone head to head with National MP Simon Bridges.
The pair clashed in several heated exchanges in a select committee today, over the police's approach… Video, Audio
