Gia Garrick
Waikato mega-prison scrapped
The Government won't build a 3000 bed mega-prison at Waikeria, but doesn't yet have a solution of its own to manage rising prison numbers. Audio
Budget 2018: Where did Grant Robertson deliver?
There were coalition lamingtons and Budget Day cheese rolls. But was there the promised cash? Finance Minister Grant Robertson promised big spending in health and education and on housing and… Audio
Hastily-drafted farm debt bill passes first reading
A hastily drafted Member's Bill to help farmers struggling with mounting debt has passed its first reading at Parliament, with unanimous support. It was a last-minute addition to the order paper, and… Audio
Govt under pressure on promise to fix homelessness
The number of people asking for help finding a home is skyrocketing, and the Government is under renewed pressure to deliver on its promises to see every New Zealander with a roof over their head… Audio
National does u-turn on support for domestic violence bill
National has withdrawn support for a bill which would require employers to give domestic violence victims 10 days leave because of the impact it could have on small to medium businesses. Audio