Paula Bennett
Haze surrounding cannabis referendum begins to lift
The haze surrounding the cannabis referendum is starting to lift - with more details revealing what a yes vote next year would mean.
The Government's released a draft bill setting out the rules which… Audio
A general tit-for-tat at Parliament
On Wednesdays at Parliament MPs argue about general topics in the aptly named General Debate. This week turned into a bit of a tit-for-tat. Audio
Inside the National Party's Botany selection meeting
Christopher Luxon has been selected as the National Party's candidate for the Botany electorate.
Mr Luxon put forward his name forward less than a month ago, after six years as Air New Zealand's… Audio
Parliament looks back - Parihaka and women MPs
Most of the time MPs debate about the future but last week they looked back at the first women to enter Parliament and the Crown's invasion of Parihaka Audio
"Does she stand...?" Scenes from a Question Time
Question Time is Parliament is the loudest free show in town. And it can be quite the spectacle. We caught the action of one typical Question Time on camera.
One question five ways: National's repetitive tactic
National MPs asked the Prime Minister the same question five times on Wednesday. Here's how it happened in the House. Audio
Opposition sharpens attack over allegations of sexual assault
The Opposition is sharpening its attack of the government over allegations of sexual assault. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has apologised to the complainants who've made allegations of bullying… Audio
Scrutiny on PM over Labour's handling of allegations
Scrutiny is now firmly on the Prime Minister as the fallout over sexual assault allegations escalates. The Labour Party President NIgel Haworth has been forced to step down and now attention is… Audio
Pressure on Nigel Haworth increasing
The Prime Minister's credibility is being questioned as attention focuses on who knew what and when about the accusations of sexual assault against a Labour staffer. The pressure is also ratcheting up… Audio
Fewer DHBs could solve health system problems - Bennett
A review of the health and disability system is pointing to a debilitating lack of leadership, co-operation and equity. It has also raised questions about the role of District Health Boards and… Audio
You and non-you: MPs tangled in grammar
Being an MP is not an easy job. Long hours, public rancour, being recognised at the supermarket, difficult grammar… sorry, what? Audio
Political commentators Hooton & Jones
Matthew, Neale and Kathryn review the political manoeuvrings at the Pacific Island forum, and the significance of Paula Bennett not standing in Upper Harbour. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland-based… Audio
Paula Bennett open to working with Winston Peters in 2020
Paula Bennett is walking away from her Upper Harbour electorate, but denies rumours that it paves the way for Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon to stand in the Auckland seat.
National's deputy… Video, Audio
Question time this week: ties, grim reapers, and referenda
A quick review of question times this week in case you don't have a spare three hours to watch it all in detail. Audio
National criticises proposed fee on gas-guzzling imports
National confident Treasury boss' Budget 'hack' claim a lie
National is confident the investigation into Gabriel Makhlouf's Budget hacking claim will prove that Treasury sat on a lie.
The State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes says the investigation will… Audio
Chaos at Parliament, staffer removed after rape claim
The Speaker Trevor Mallard is in the spotlight over his handling of sexual assault allegations at Parliament.
Mr Mallard's comments on RNZ on Wednesday, suggesting a rapist could be walking the… Audio
Paula Bennett hits back at MPs’ ‘racist attack’
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern appears to have reined in two of her ministers for getting personal about Paula Bennett's Māori heritage. Mrs Bennett described comments about her whakapapa as a "racist… Audio