Chris Bishop
Bishop calls for Haumaha to stand aside after bullying claims
The National Party is calling for Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha to stand aside. Yesterday it was confirmed that formal complaints have been laid against the Mr Haumaha, accusing him of… Audio
The House: Biscuit tin gamble
Every second Wednesday in the House there’s a chance for MPs to get their own legislation through Parliament. The House talks to two MPs ahead of their bill’s debates. Audio
The House: Biscuit tin gamble
Every second Wednesday in the House there’s a chance for MPs to get their own legislation through Parliament. The House talks to two MPs ahead of their bill’s debates.
AudioWally Haumaha appointment a 'debacle' - Chris Bishop
Victims advocate Louise Nicholas says other women complained to her about being bullied by deputy police commissioner Wally Haumaha even before his controversial promotion. In Parliament on Thursday… Audio
No problem with NZ First MPs heading Haumaha inquiry - PM
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says there are no conflicts of interest between New Zealand First Ministers or MPs and the inquiry into the process used to appoint the Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
National claims victory over Haumaha inquiry
The acting Prime Minister, Winston Peters, says the government did not lose confidence in Pauline Kingi to conduct an inquiry into a top police appointment, but she quit of her own accord. The former… Audio
Police upset to see mental health scheme dumped
Police officers are upset a proposal to improve 111 callouts has been dumped - and mental health advocates hope it can still be salvaged. The former National government last year announced an $8… Audio
Unanimous support for law change expunging historical homosexual offences
Parliament has changed the law so New Zealand men with historical homosexual convictions can have them wiped from their criminal records. Consensual sex between men aged 16 and over was decriminalised… Audio
Keeping tabs on taxpayer dollars
More than $75 billion in tax revenue was collected in the last financial year but who keeps tabs on whether the money is well spent? The House takes a look at annual reviews. Audio
Keeping tabs on taxpayer dollars
More than $75 billion in tax revenue was collected in the last financial year but who keeps tabs on whether the money is well spent? The House takes a look at annual reviews.
AudioAlcohol breath tests plummet despite rising NZ road toll
The number of alcohol breath tests being carried out by police continues to plummet despite the rising road toll. New figures supplied to RNZ News show the number of tests recorded last year were the… 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
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…
AudioMPs warned of social media perils after Bishop's Snapchat
Politicians have been warned about the perils of social media after a National MP was forced to change how he used the app Snapchat. Chris Bishop has stopped communicating directly with young people… Audio
Chris Bishop takes Hutt South
One of the surprise results of the evening was in Hutt South where National's Chris Bishop took the seat from Labour which has held it for more than 20 years. Audio
National's Chris Bishop eyes up Hutt South
The National MP, Chris Bishop, believes the marginal seat of Hutt South is his for the picking with a relative newcomer, Ginny Anderson, replacing Labour's Trevor Mallard as a candidate. Audio
National MP disappointed US family's immigration appeal rejected
National MP Chris Bishop says the Jensen family's application for residency should have been approved, but they can still ask to extend their visas. Video, Audio
Nats 'moving on' from their week of hell
It's the National Party's election year conference in Wellington this weekend and they want to move on from the Todd Barclay affair which has dominated news this week. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence.
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