Politics And Government
A harrowing justice trail
Hearing someone tell their wrenching personal history is tough, travelling around to hear hundreds of them is punishing. But apparently also rewarding. Audio
A harrowing justice trail
Hearing someone tell their wrenching personal history is tough, travelling around to hear hundreds of them is punishing. But apparently also rewarding.
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Parliament's trinity: the omnibus bill trick
Parliament regularly does something that might be described as god-like and miraculous, but is actually commonplace. It's a cool trick though. Audio
Parliament's trinity: the omnibus bill trick
Parliament regularly does something that might be described as god-like and miraculous, but is actually commonplace. It's a cool trick though.
AudioParliament’s to do list: suffrage, limbs, and oral fluid
Each sitting day in the House MPs argue about bills that want to grow up and become laws. Here's what they’ll work on this week. Audio
Parliament’s to do list: suffrage, limbs, and oral fluid
Each sitting day in the House MPs argue about bills that want to grow up and become laws. Here's what they’ll work on this week.
AudioNga Ratonga Reo Māori: Parliament's language champs
When MPs debate in Maori a team of translators makes sure everyone keeps up with every word, and nuance. Audio
Nga Ratonga Reo Māori: Parliament's language champs
When MPs debate in Maori a team of translators makes sure everyone keeps up with every word, and nuance.
AudioAt home to Mr Cockup
Parliament is usually a pretty well-oiled machine, but occasionally - as Blackadder would put it - the House is "at home to Mr Cock-up". Audio
At home to Mr Cockup
Parliament is usually a pretty well-oiled machine, but occasionally - as Blackadder would put it - the House is "at home to Mr Cock-up".
AudioHow to shout at MPs on TV
Sometimes the loudest fights are over the rules. To help you join in with the shouting we’ve compiled a bluffer’s guide to the ‘rules of the game’. Video
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How to shout at MPs on TV
Sometimes the loudest fights are over the rules. To help you join in with the shouting we’ve compiled a bluffer’s guide to the ‘rules of the game’.
Video, AudioThe 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.
AudioAnatomy of a minister's office: What happens in the Beehive?
Ever wondered who does what in the tiny wedge-offices that make up the Beehive? One minister gave us an inside look at the anatomy of a minister’s office. Audio
Anatomy of a minister's office: What happens in the Beehive?
Ever wondered who does what in the tiny wedge-offices that make up the Beehive? One minister gave us an inside look at the anatomy of a minister’s office.
AudioHarder for children to marry
Parliament has made it harder for minors to marry, unanimously passing a members bill to help prevent forced marriage. Audio
Harder for children to marry
Parliament has made it harder for minors to marry, unanimously passing a members bill to help prevent forced marriage.
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