Todd Barclay
No prosecution for Barclay after re-investigation
Police have concluded there is insufficient evidence to prosecute ex-MP Todd Barclay over secret recording allegations, following a re-investigation.
Bill English police interview released
Police have released an audio version of the statement then-Prime Minister Bill English gave during the original investigation into former National MP, Todd Barclay. Video, Audio
Peters insists texts prove PM's intervention in Barclay scandal
The New Zealand First leader is continuing to raise questions about Prime Minister Bill English's role in the Todd Barclay affair. Audio
Labour leader backs off from attacks on Todd Barclay
Jacinda Ardern has promised 'relentless positivity' and shut down attacks on National over the Todd Barclay imbroglio. Audio
Three vie to replace Barclay after farmer rejected
Three people are on the shortlist to replace the disgraced Southland MP Todd Barclay after a prominent farmer was rejected.
Todd Barclay returns to Parliament after recording controversy
The embattled MP has returned to Parliament following controversy over the allegation he secretly recorded one of his electorate staffers.
Shooting the messenger hunting an MP gone MIA
A recording allegedly made in secret was the downfall of scandal-struck MP Todd Barclay, who has vanished from public view. Now another recording has rescued the reputation of a reporter accused of… Audio
Shooting the messenger hunting an MP gone MIA
A recording allegedly made in secret was the downfall of scandal-struck MP Todd Barclay, who has vanished from public view. Now another recording has rescued the reputation of a reporter accused of…
AudioMediawatch for 23 July 2017
Shooting the messenger hunting for the MP gone MIA; the Herald's big push to 'break the silence' surrounding suicide; an unconventional account from a convention Audio
Nominations for Barclay's Clutha-Southland seat close
Nominations for National Party candidates to replace Todd Barclay in Clutha-Southland have closed.
Todd Barclay earning $165,000 but may not return to Parliament
National MP Todd Barclay hasn't returned to Parliament after announcing he would stand down at the election. His departure followed the Prime Minister's announcement that the MP told him he had… Video, Audio
IPCA receives complaint over Todd Barclay case
The Independent Police Complaints Authority has received a complaint over police handling of the investigation into National MP Todd Barclay.
Law professor on legal issues with Todd Barclay tap allegations
Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis talks about the legal issues with recording conversations following the Todd Barclay saga. He says if the police did have enough evidence, it wouldn't be… Audio
PM says it's up to Barclay if he remains an MP
As the police re-open their investigation into Todd Barclay, allegations surface in Parliament of recordings referring to sex and drugs. It's the latest twist in the controversy surrounding National… Audio
Barclay and a more open government
The Police are to re-open the case of National MP Todd Barclay allegedly secretly recording a staffer.In light of the Barclay case, journalist Max Rashbrooke discusses how New Zealand needs a more… Audio
Barclay scandal 'sad situation' - PM
Prime Minister Bill English is dismissing the Todd Barclay controversy as an employment dispute between two people.
Todd Barclay story shadows National Party conference
The Todd Barclay story is refusing to die, despite the best efforts of senior government ministers, as the National Party held its election year conference over the weekend.
Barclay 'offered to play tape', PM says
The Prime Minister has revealed Todd Barclay offered to play him a recording of an electorate staffer when they first spoke of it, and says the MP should co-operate with any investigation.
Melanie Reid: Investigative journalism
The story of MP Todd Barclay taping his staff dominated the headlines this week. It's the latest in a long list of scoops by Melanie Reid. Reid spent nearly three decades breaking stories for TV3 but… Audio
Start-up scores a scoop and a scalp
Established news media and the parliamentary press gallery were scooped by a recent online start-up on the biggest political scandal of election year so far. Audio
