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Labour suspends all Young Labour events
The Labour party has suspended all Young Labour events as it reviews sexual assault claims. Did they get it right not telling the parents of the 16-year-olds who were assaulted? Audio
The crucial moments following sexual assault
Fiona McNamara from the Sexual Abuse Prevention Network Audio
PM to investigate allegations of sexual assault at Labour camp
The Prime Minister says she will start an immediate investigation into allegations a number of young Labour Pary supporters were sexually assaulted and harassed at a party camp last month. Audio
Claims of dirty politics in MP’s Snapchat story
A small story buried on page five of a paper last Sunday revealed MP Chris Bishop messaged youngsters online before the last election. The media questioned the MP’s conduct - but not the media's… Audio
Workers urge govt to fully scrap 90-day law
Workers who have been hired and fired under the 90-day trial period are pleading with the government to scrap the law all together. Labour campaigned on replacing it, but after being lobbied, has… Audio
Mental health inquiry 'an investment in NZ doing better'
Later today the government will announce details of an inquiry into what Labour in Opposition labelled a mental health crisis. Labour pledged to hold the inquiry as part of its 100-day action plan.The… Audio
Watch live: Jim Anderton farewelled in Christchurch
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel have arrived at the requiem mass for Jim Anderton. Video
Jim Anderton 'gave a voice to the voiceless' - Clark
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says Jim Anderton, who died yesterday, was an inspiring politician and a loyal deputy.
Tributes for Jim Anderton: 'A man of integrity'
The former Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving Christchurch MP Jim Anderton is being described as a man of principle and an advocate for people who needed representation.
Govt's fossil fuel stance is of 'transitioning' - Prime Minister
Less than two months after it was formed, our new Government has passed a family package under urgency, committed to an investigation into abuse in state care, and pledged to set up a new agency plan… Audio
300,000 families tipped to get an extra $75 a week
Parents are welcoming the government's new Families Package, saying it will help them afford asthma inhalers, groceries and petrol. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
Labour-led government throws open books for first time
The government has confirmed details of its Families Package, including an extension to Working for Families, a payment for parents of young babies and a boost to the accommodation supplement. Video, Audio
English: Government 'ten years out of date'
National Party leader Bill English says the government is 10 years out of date after the PM refused to release coalition deal documents.
New govt has 'no follow through' - National
The new government is being secretive, the National party says.
'Lax approach' to local labour needs to go
One of Labour's election promises was to cut the number of new immigrants by up to 30,000 a year by tightening rules around student and work visas. The Minister of Immigration now plans to crack down… Audio
Political commentators Mike Williams & Matthew Hooton
Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton discuss the latest from the TPP negotiations. Audio
Heartfelt maiden speeches in Parliament's first week
As the new Labour-led government begins its tenure in Parliament, we have been hearing a number of new MPs make their maiden speeches. Kiri Allan, Willow-Jean Prime and Greg O'Connor all shared… Audio
Heartfelt maiden speeches in Parliament's first week
As the new Labour-led government begins its tenure in Parliament, we have been hearing a number of new MPs make their maiden speeches. Kiri Allan, Willow-Jean Prime and Greg O'Connor all shared… Audio
Parliament in urgency as govt moves on 100-day promises
Approving an extension to paid parental leave is one bit of legislation being pushed under urgency as Labour continues working away at its 100 day plan. Placing the house under urgency led to… Audio
Fractious exchanges over Assistant Speaker election
The election of Labour's Poto Williams as Assistant Speaker has once again resulted in fractious exchanges in the House.