Teanau Tuiono
Photo essay: cross-party MP group in Samoa
Five New Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum are visiting Samoa to build relationships within the country - and among themselves.
AudioTreading water: the plight of the First Term MP
What do Nicole McKee, Joseph Mooney, Teanau Tuiono and Sarah Pallett have in common? They’re first term MPs who have shared their experiences with us. Audio
Treading water: the plight of the First Term MP
What do Nicole McKee, Joseph Mooney, Teanau Tuiono and Sarah Pallett have in common? They’re first term MPs who have shared their experiences with us.
AudioThe Green dilemma: principles or power?
Are the Greens better off as activists and agitators? Or is there strength in softening to the centre? Audio
The Green dilemma: principles or power?
Are the Greens better off as activists and agitators? Or is there strength in softening to the centre?
AudioCovid: Orange limits remain ahead of winter uncertainty
The country's traffic light is staying orange, with the government and health experts warning of a rocky winter.
An immunologist says it will be a winter of uncertainty and the Covid Minister says… Audio
Greens concern over fate of West Papua students
The Greens have called for an urgent meeting with Government over the plight of 42 West Papua students who had their autonomous West Papuan scholarships funding cut last year. The students are at… Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year.
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.
AudioFull throttle House work
After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time. Audio
Full throttle House work
After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time.
AudioMPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate. Audio
MPs on the Dawn Raids
This week Parliament held a special debate to give MPs a chance to talk about the official apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The House has some moments from that debate.
AudioPeace activists say NZ space law vague on military
Peace activists picketing outside Rocket Lab's Auckland headquarters are demanding it stop launching surveillance and military satellites from New Zealand. They say it's contributing to the… Audio
Green Party wants overstayer amnesty after dawn raids apology
New Zealand's pacific community is getting an apology for the Dawn Raids.
Jacinda Ardern yesterday acknowledged the racist policies of National and Labour governments which targeted overstayers by… Audio
Killing of humanitarian in Tonga shocks wider community
The brutal killing of a human rights advocate in Tonga has sent shockwaves through the wider community. Audio
Controversy brewing in Māhia peninsula over Rocket Lab
Controversy is brewing over Rocket Lab's work at the Māhia peninsula.
Locals are angry at the use of military payloads, and accuse the company at breaking its promise.
But the local mayor is all for… Audio
New MP: Green MP Teanau Tuiono
As we've been doing pretty much every week this year, this morning we're catching up with one of the new MPs in Parliament. The fact we're nearly the end of April goes to show just how many new… Audio