Gia Garrick
Māori must lead the change in the criminal justice system - minister
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis addressed the Criminal Justice Summit this afternoon and said that he believes Maori must lead the change in the criminal justice system. RNZ political reporter Gia… Audio
Justice conference members hope for more than just talk
There's hope the government's Criminal Justice Summit will be more than just talk. The two day conference was kicked off by the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday night, and she called on all… Audio
Green Party leadership holds to govt decisions
The Green Party leadership have dug in their heels, and won't be reversing any of the decisions they've made in government. Party stalwarts Jeanette Fitzsimons and Sue Bradford had hoped the caucus… Audio
Gia Garrick: Greens AGM deals with water and waka jumping
It's day two of the Green Party's annual conference, its 28th AGM but the first it's held since becoming part of the government. Gia Garrick looks at the issues raised on day one and previews day two.
…NZ First MPs signed contract over waka jumping punishment
New Zealand First MPs have signed a good behaviour contract which means they could be liable for $300,000 if they don't resign from Parliament within three days of being expelled from the party… Audio
Animal tracking legislation debated under urgency
Legislation to properly enforce the animal tracking guidelines that were found to be hugely inadequate during the mycoplasma bovis response, is to be debated under urgency tonight and through… Audio
Single-use plastic bags to be banned by July, 2019
The Government has announced plans to rid the country of single-use plastic bags in a year's time, saying the hundreds of millions used here each year are polluting our coastlines and waterways. Video, Audio
Govt minister losing confidence in Wally Haumaha
Senior government ministers are losing confidence in the deputy commissioner of police Wally Haumaha. Three government agencies are now tied up in new accusations of bullying behaviour on a project Mr… Audio
Student visa cuts may not hit tertiary sector as feared
A plan to cut the number of international students allowed to work here will hit profits in the tertiary education sector but not as much as first feared. Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has… Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister brings home the bacon
The Consumer Affairs Minister, Kris Faafoi, plans to step in and make changes to a proposed law for country of origin food labelling, because a parliamentary committee won't. MPs have been criticised… Audio
Watered down Country of Origin Bill 'almost meaningless'
MPs are being critisised for watering down a bill requiring whole foods to have labels on them stating where they came from. The member's bill would require producers to name a food's country of… Audio
National calls for Pauline Kingi to step down from role
National says the head of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment as deputy police commissioner must step down or be sacked for endorsing his skills more than 20 times on the networking website… Audio
Green Party grits teeth, supports waka-jumping bill
The Green Party is gritting its teeth and supporting a bill that would have prevented the success of its founding members. Known as the Waka Jumping Bill, it prevents MPs switching parties or striking… Audio
Blame game ongoing over access on Matt Lauer's Lake Hāwea land
The Government's playing the blame game over the stoush between an American millionaire and those who want more public access to his leasehold high country station in Otago. Hunter Valley Station… Audio
City Rail Link: Up-front cost beats retrofitting - Goff
Auckland Council is considering plans to expand the City Rail Link project, which looks to add at least $100 million to the already massive $3.4 billion project. It's looking to expand the Aotea and… Audio
Focus on Politics: Mental health
The Government has flagged big plans for New Zealand's mental health and addiction workforce. But is it doing anything to ensure there are the right people - and enough of them - to fill the gaps in… Audio
Govt warned of not enough mental health staff
There are warnings the government will struggle to find enough good staff to make some of its mental health policies a reality - including specialised staff in the new Waikeria prison and in more… Audio
Work visas up, despite efforts to control numbers
Work visa numbers have hit a record high despite changes made by National and flagged by Labour to control immigration numbers. More than 228,000 work visas were approved in the last year to June, up… Audio
Ron Mark under pressure to replace Hercules planes
The Defence Minister Ron Mark is now under pressure to replace the Airforce's ageing Hercules planes before their useby date in three to five years. They frequently fly on humanitarian aid missions… Audio
Friends of accused paedophile reject widow's accusations
Friends and colleagues of the prominent Maori leader Te Awanui Black have spoken of their shock and grief over his widow's accusations that he was a paedophile. In an extraordinary live video, a… Audio