Stuart Nash
Stuart Nash backs police discretion in chases
Police Minister Stuart Nash has backed police and sent another strong message that drivers must stop, following another death from a police pursuit. A 15-year-old riding in the boot of a stolen car… Audio
'Not hard for companies to comply' with online GST - Nash
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash says he's confident the 'Amazon Tax' will not face compliance problems from overseas retailers. Tax specialist Mark Keating told Morning Report the government is indulging… Audio
Police pursuit ban urged after fatal chase crash
Police pursuit policy is again being questioned after a chase near Nelson early yesterday morning left three people dead. Two occupants of a car that fled from police near Richmond were killed when… Audio
Govt considering ditching fishing boat camera plans
The government is considering scrapping the rollout of cameras on commercial fishing vessels altogether.
Government introduces multinational tax legislation
The Government says a crackdown on multinationals should generate an extra $200 million in tax revenue. Yesterday it introduced legislation aimed at stopping multinationals avoiding tax by shifting… Audio
Recreational fishers not happy with licence idea
The think tank the New Zealand Initiative has published a plan for the future of the fishing industry and says recreational fishers need to be able to catch more fish. Audio
Revenue Minister has neglected GST details - Judith Collins
National's revenue spokesperson Judith Collins says the issue of GST on online shopping is "a little bit more complicated" than Revenue Minister Stuart Nash expects. Video, Audio
Fast-tracked visas for foreign cops to boost NZ police numbers
Fast-tracking visas for foreign police officers to expand the force is being considered by the new government. It's promised to boost the number of women and men in blue by 1,800 over the next three… Audio
$11,417 for CEO's book 'totally unacceptable'
Labour's Economic Development Stuart Nash says it's outrageous Airways spent almost $11,500 on a book for its departing CEO. The MP says the culture of extravagance has to stop. Video, Audio
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
Labour calls for ComCom to investigate petrol pricing
Labour wants the Commerce Commission to investigate petrol pricing in New Zealand. Its energy spokesperson, Stuart Nash, says if Labour gets into power in Spetember it would implement what the… Audio
Labour calls for audit of police IT projects
The Labour Party is calling for an external audit of the police force's IT projects, to find out how many are overdue and over-budget.
Opposition parties demand answers over plant closure
The Government's been urged to summon the owners of Silver Fern Farms and demand answers over the planned closure of its sheep meat plant in Ashburton. Audio
Insight: Keeping NZ Rail on the Tracks
New Zealand has been tied together by a rail system that has been unfolding across the country since the late 19th century. Today up to 18 million tonnes of freight is moved via rail, every year. It's… Audio
Labour MP regrets calling for balding killer to be scalped
Napier MP and police spokesman Stuart Nash says he went too far last night when he called for convicted murderer and paedophile Philip John Smith to be scalped in prison. Audio
Battle for Maori seats heats up
Labour's process for rankings MPs and candidates is underway, with the final list expected to be made public sometime in May. The battle for the Maori seats is heating up, with the deal between Mana… Audio
Snitching for police not as lucrative anymore
Police are paying informants less and less every year - more than $400 thousand in 2012; now a little over $100 thousand. It's something the Labour party wants an answer to. Audio
Parliament's work-horse
Inside Parliament's work-horse - the select committee - where Kiwi Rail and the Police front up for their annual reviews. Audio
Parliament's work-horse
Inside Parliament's work-horse - the select committee - where Kiwi Rail and the Police front up for their annual reviews.
AudioLabour calls on inquiry for high petrol prices
The Energy Minister Judith Collins will today speak to major oil companies and tell them of her plans to combat high petrol prices, and has already hinted at a possible inquiry. Audio
