In Parliament

David Seymour's Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Extended licensing hours during Rugby World Cup) Bill passes first reading, as does David Parker's Minimum Wage (Contractor Remuneration) Amendment Bill… Read more Audio

Labour makes the prime minister wait to the bitter end for their only question for their only question - about the Saudi farm deal. Finance Minister Bill English rejects suggestions he needs a plan B… Read more Audio

House sits under extended hours for progress on treaty settlements; Government questioned on economy & dairy prices; Questions also about the "Saudi Farm Deal"; ACT's David Seymour fails in bid to… Read more Audio

Finance Minister & Prime Minister field Opposition questions about the state of the economy; Government dealings with a Saudi businessman questioned by Labour's Trade & Export Growth Spokesman David… Read more Audio

Parliament in a one-week adjournment, with no Select Committee meetings held - so we look at an allegation from New Zealand First that the Speaker told Winston Peters to "Shut up". We also interview… Read more Audio

MPs celebrate Maori Language Week; Winston Peters ejected from chamber on Tuesday; Government faces questions about TPP negotiations; Health and Safety Reform Bill passes second reading; ACT's David… Read more Audio

National is joined by ACT, United Future and the Maori Party in support for its Health and Safety Reform Bill, which passes its second reading by 63 votes to 56; Question Time sees the Opposition fail… Read more Audio

Health and Safety Reform Bill passes second reading; Opposition fails to prise details of TPPA from government ministers as negotiations enter final hours. Audio

Prime Minister under fire from Andrew Little & Winston Peters over TPP negotiations; Petition calling for the raising of CYF care age from 17 to 18 is presented to the Social Services Committee. Audio

Prime Minister under fire from Andrew Little & Winston Peters over TPP negotiations; Petition calling for the raising of CYF care age from 17 to 18 is presented to the Social Services Committee. Audio

Opposition complains about Select Committee process as the New Zealand Flags Referendums Bill passes its second reading; Winston Peters kicked out by Speaker, to which the entire New Zealand First… Read more Audio

New Zealand Flags Referendums Bill passes second reading; Winston Peters kicked out by Speaker, to which the entire New Zealand First caucus walk out in protest; David Parker complains about quality… Read more Audio