Tim Graham
Fire Service apologises to Govt about prison riot comments
The Fire Service has apologised to the Corrections Minister for saying the sprinklers failed to work properly during the Spring Hill prison riot. Audio
Charter schools legislation passes final reading in Parliament
The operators of the first charter schools are expected to be confirmed within eight weeks, after Parliament last night passed legislation bringing the controversial publicly-funded private schools… Audio
Govt idle after seven months on domestic violence charge
Seven months after a senior judge declared it untenable for New Zealand not to have a specific criminal charge for domestic violence, the Government hasn't considered any change. Audio
Backlash grows against disabled carers legislation
A backlash is growing against the Government's disabled carers legislation, with the Law Society vowing to go to the United Nations about it and the Labour Party formally complaining to Parliament's… Audio
Peter Dunne denies being behind GCSB leak
The Revenue Minister, Peter Dunne, has categorically denied any responsibility for leaking a highly sensitive report into the Government's electronic spy agency. Audio
Rapist next-door case gets sequel in Parliament
The case of a convicted rapist who moved in next door to his victim in Invercargill is about to get its sequel in Parliament. Audio
Calls for Minister to be stood down amid meat blockade
There are calls for the Primary Industries Minister to be stood down, following what the Labour Party says is inept and incapable handling of the New Zealand meat blockade in China. Audio
Force told to change way officers search, photograph people
We'll hear from the Police Commissioner shortly, but first this report from Tim Graham. Audio
Landmark report into Urewera raids out today
Five years and seven months after the Urewera raids took place, the police watchdog will today make public the highly-anticipated report of its investigation into the case. Audio
Govt accused of undermining Solid Energy chair
The Labour Party says the Government's latest comments on the health of Solid Energy, has further undermined the state-owned coal company. Audio
New documents show Race Relations recruitment struggle
Newly released documents have revealed the government's struggle to recruit a Race Relations Commissioner. Audio
Sky City deal stokes rowdy debate in Parliament
The Government's 35-year convention centre deal with SkyCity has been at the centre of rowdy debate during Parliament's question time this afternoon. Audio
Opposition parties blamed for Mighty River investor drop-off
The Government is blaming the Labour and the Green Party 's electricity plans for a big drop-off in investor interest in Mighty River Power. Audio
Major meeting today for Kim Dotcom extradition head
The man leading the charge for Kim Dotcom's extradition US Attorney-General Eric Holder heads into a major meeting in Auckland today with his counterparts from New Zealand, Australia, the UK and… Audio
Winston Peters on GCSB law change support
The New Zealand First leader is keeping quiet about whether he will support law changes to overhaul the government's electronic spy agency. Audio
Postal and defence leaders on Devoy selection panel
Scrutiny of Dame Susan Devoy's appointment as Race Relations Commissioner has reignited. Audio
Opponents hail partial backdown on DOC restructuring
Opponents of a major restructuring at the Conservation Department say the Government has caved to public pressure by scaling back the plans. Audio
Accused placed before judge in controversial trial
The Government is promising courts will be kept safe under a new set up where the accused is placed directly in front of a judge instead of being in the dock. Audio
Leaked survey shows Defence Force morale still low
A leaked survey reveals the Defence Force is struggling to restore morale in the Army, Navy and Airforce. The force's latest quarterly attitude survey also shows that about 1 in 5 of Defence Force… Audio
Maori Party in box seat for charter school negotiations
The Maori Party is planning to use its bargaining power to push for charter school teachers to be professionally qualified. Audio