Chester Borrows
Corner dairies to be barred from selling alcohol
Corner dairies will be barred from selling alcohol under changes to the Alcohol Reform Bill. Audio
Hundreds of jobs under threat at two regional businesses
Hundreds of jobs are under threat after it was yesterday revealed two New Zealand businesses were in financial trouble. Audio
Committee recommends repeal of provocation defence
The partial defence of provocation looks certain to be abolished with Parliament's Justice and Electoral Select Committee unanimously supporting its repeal. Audio
Police may get new powers to combat domestic violence
A select committee is recommending police be allowed to make on-the-spot orders to protect victims of domestic violence. Audio
Wanganui bill could make way for total ban on gang patches
The bill that will outlaw the wearing of gang patches in public in Wanganui was introduced by Whanganui MP Chester Borrows. Audio
Proposed sheriff for Invercargill
Can police keep our streets safe? Invercargill suggests they can not and they need extra help. Audio
Gang Patches
A select committee has unanimously recommended Parliament pass a Bill to ban the wearing of gang patches. Audio
Lack of Experienced Detectives : Counties-Manukau
National MP Chester Borrows says the capacity of Counties-Manukau police to solve crimes is being compromised. Audio
District Court to Deal With 'P' Cases
The escalation in methamphetamine related crimes are sparking wider debate about how the country copes with the problem. Audio
Police Code of Conduct
The Police Commissioner is under fire for an updated code of conduct that still fails to mention sexual misconduct. Audio
Accountablility for Rescue Tragedy
National MP and former detective Chester Borrows says there must be some accountability for fishing trip rescue failure. Audio