Craig Mcculloch
Ex-Minister Williamson told police what they should do
New documents reveal the disgraced former Minister, Maurice Williamson, had a pattern of contacting the police about cases - in one case, telling the Police Commissioner what he thought officers… Audio
Reserve Bank wades into debate over foreign ownership
The Reserve Bank has entered the debate over foreign ownership of property, saying it would be useful for better data to be collected. Audio
Peters' attack on Collins falls flat, but more to come
The Justice Minister, Judith Collins, has lived to fight another day after Winston Peters' "big reveal" fell short. Audio
PM dismisses calls for state-funded election campaigns
The Prime Minister says the opposition has a clear agenda with its recent attacks on National's fundraising efforts. Audio
Immigration Minister defends attendance at Chinese Cabinet Club
The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, is defending going to a Chinese Cabinet Club meeting in Dunedin last year, where he says immigration policy was discussed. Audio
MPs debate legislation to ban synthetic drugs
Parliament is debating legislation under urgency to effectively ban all synthetic cannabis and party pills. Audio
Key says animal ban will mean fewer legal highs
The Prime Minister says fewer legal highs will make it back on the shelves now that he's ruled out animal testing. Audio
Opposition sets sights on other ministers as Williamson resigns
Disgraced MP Maurice Williamson may have resigned but now opposition parties are turning their sights on other government ministers. Audio
Think tank labels opposition to foreign investment xenophobic
A business think-tank says opposition to its calls to open the gates for foreign investment is driven by xenophobia. Audio
Govt says Labour monetary policy muddled and confusing
The Government says Labour's prepared to force the poor to save against their will in a likely fruitless attempt to keep down interest rates. The Labour Party has announced it would make KiwiSaver… Audio
Government blames opposition for panic-buying of legal highs
The Government says opposition parties will be to blame for any panic-buying which follows its upcoming ban on legal highs. In a sudden move last night, the associate health minister, Peter Dunne… Audio
National supporter helps fund Jones' Labour bid
The Labour MP, Shane Jones, has revealed a prominent National Party supporter helped fund his bid for the Labour leadership last year. Audio
Minister warns Govt will put iwi fishers out of business
The Maori Affairs Minister says the Government will drive iwi fishing operators out of business by banning them from using foreign boats with low-wage crews. Audio
Commissioner warns environment reports open to meddling
The parliamentary commissioner who will review forthcoming State of the Environment reports has warned they will be open to political meddling. Audio
Dotcom alliance sends fractures through Mana
A proposed alliance with the Internet Party has split the Mana Party. Audio
Bridges wrongly blames the Greens for Labour's moves
The Energy Minister has made a ham-fisted attempt in Parliament to link the Greens' co-leader to decisions about mining made by the previous Labour-led government. Audio
Politicians spar over royal visit
The Labour leader, David Cunliffe, has taken a jab at the Prime Minister over the royal visit, suggesting John Key is tagging along to make the most of the extra camera time. Audio
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
A United Nation's report has seen political parties embroiled in debate for the past week over how to respond to global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has dire predictions… Audio
Focus on Politics for 28 March 2014
Political parties are readying themselves for the election, but none are directly, or openly wooing the so-called Christian vote, not even the Conservatives. Audio
Copeland says Conservatives to give Christians a voice
The Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig, has rejected suggestions he leads a Christian-based party, just as one of his senior members says the Conservatives would give Christians a voice in… Audio