Dana Kirkpatrick
MP aims to change ban on serving hot drinks in hair salons
The do's and don'ts of hair salon rules are under scrutiny after an MP revealed it's illegal to serve hot drinks in the working part of the salon, but she wants to change that. National's East Coast… Audio
Water cooler chat: Parliament’s General Debate
From birthday messages, to lamenting New Zealand cultural icons, the General Debate enables MPs to climb onto the soapbox and yarn about whatever's on their mind. Audio
Water cooler chat: Parliament’s General Debate
From birthday messages, to lamenting New Zealand cultural icons, the General Debate enables MPs to climb onto the soapbox and yarn about whatever's on their mind.
AudioExtra police patrolling Gisborne after deadly brawl
Extra police officers are patrolling the streets of Gisborne on Monday following a deadly weekend brawl at a 21st birthday party.
Two people died at the scene, and three others are in hospital with… Audio
Voters turn Gisborne and Hawke's Bay blue
Gisborne and Hawke's Bay have three new National MPs, after the previously Labour-held seats turned blue in the election.
There's Catherine Wedd for Tukituki, Katie Nimon for Napier, and Dana… Audio
Cyclone affected communities ditch Labour for National
Communities badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle have voted to ditch their Labour representatives, in favour of National.
Based on the preliminary election results, the party has achieved decisive… Audio
Dana Kirkpatrick on the NZ equestrian team in North Carolina
New Zealand has a number of riders competing at the World Equestrian Games in the town of Tryon North Carolina. Among the competitors are Tim and Jonelle Price, Sir Mark Todd, Blyth Tait and Dan… Audio