Russell Norman
Govt, opposition fire shots over coal import statistics
The government has fired back at the Opposition for suggesting its 2018 ban on gas exploration has lead to a major increase in coal imports.
New data shows the amount of coal imported last year was… Audio
Closure of Tiwai Point presents opportunity - Russel Norman
The planned closure of Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter presents a huge opportunity - according to Russel Norman from Greenpeace. But maximising that could cost the government a billion dollars - and… Video, Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister? Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister?
AudioLabour Party, Green Party and NZ First will be government
Former Green co-leader Russel Norman and former Labour Party president Mike Williams give their thoughts on the new coalition. Audio
What are National's coalition options?
Is there a chance that National could consider a coalition with the Green Party? RNZ's Guyon Espiner discusses with Russell Norman of Greenpeace, political scientist Bryce Edwards and former Labour MP… Video, Audio
'There’s a call for change' - Clayton Cosgrove
If Jacinda Ardern is not prime minister in the next couple weeks, she will be in the future, former Labour cabinet minister Clayton Cosgrove says. Guyon Espiner discusses the latest results with RNZ's… Video, Audio
Fisheries observers replaced by faulty cameras
The Ministry for Primary Industries has cut the number of fishery observers on snapper boats, at the same time as cameras in an electronic monitoring trial were failing.
MPI slashes snapper fisheries observers by half
The Green Party is accusing the Ministry for Primary Industries of failing to properly monitor the fishing industry. Audio
Norman says he wanted time to consider his options after the election
National's Northland MP Mike Sabin quit today under pressure on the same day as the Greens co-leader Russell Norman made the surprise call to step down. Audio
Sabin quits Parliament, Norman stepping down
It's been a big day in politics with National's Northland MP Mike Sabin quitting under a cloud and the Greens co-leader Russell Norman stepping down. Audio
Greens say Fonterra's low rank exposes strategy weaknesses
An international report on the world's biggest milk processors has ranked Fonterra second in terms of the volume of milk it collects but near the bottom in terms of the value it adds to that milk. Audio
IPCA backs police for not prosecuting GCSB
The internet tycoon, Kim Dotcom, says he's seriously considering launching his own legal action against the Government's spy agency. Audio
Prime Minister accused of being soft on Justice Minister
Political reporter Demelza Leslie with reactions to the PM's stance on Judith Collins' ongoing conduct. Audio
Christmas message from The Green Party
Let's hear from more of our political leaders with their Christmas thoughts. This time, the Green Party's co-leader, Russell Norman. Audio
Key, says - referendum on asset sales is a waste of money
The Prime Minister, John Key, says a referendum on asset sales is a waste of money, but one will be held in the next 12 months. Audio
Greens say Defence manual shows inquiry vital
The Defence Minister has accepted the Defence Force's assurances it has not spied on the New Zealand reporter Jon Stephenson working in Afghanistan. Audio
Rates revolt threatened in Christchurch
A Canterbury lobby group is threatening a rates revolt, as the Christchurch City Council tips increases to fund the inner city rebuild. Audio
Greens leader explains why his assistant has been stood down
Russell Norman's executive assistant Anne Heins has been stood down from her job and is being investigated by Parliamentary Services. Audio
Regional councils failing to crack down on dirty dairying
Environmental and sector groups are calling for the Government to directly appoint some members of regional councils. Audio
