Stuart Nash
Politicians reflect on previous gun control stances
The March 15 terror attack has forced politicians to reckon with their previous positions on gun reform - the Defence Minister Ron Mark more than most. The New Zealand First MP last year boasted in… Audio
Gun law reform: 'We're prepared to do something' - Police Minister
Police Minister Stuart Nash says he is expecting pushback from the gun lobby after the announcement that military-style semi-automatic guns and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand.
"When… Audio
Police minister Stuart Nash on police naming error and gun ban
Police minister Stuart Nash speaks on the police error that saw an incorrect victim name included in the charging document. Video, Audio
Approval for both ends of a budget cycle
There was a chance this week (however slim) that you might not have to pay any tax this year. So how did that work out then? Audio
MPI hopes $1m fine slapped on fishing company sends message
The Ministry for Primary Industries hopes a fine given to a fishing company in Napier sends a clear message to others thinking of flouting the law. Hawkes Bay Seafoods, along with its directors Nino… Audio
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash discusses multinational tax
The government is being warned it should move ahead with a tax on companies such as Facebook, Uber and Google only if other countries do the same. Tax specialist Geof Nightingale says that as a small… Audio
'Don't need an independent authority to do everything' - Fisheries Minister
The Fisheries Minister is defending his decision to have a review of the sector conducted by government officials, instead of making it an independent inquiry. Audio
Stuart Nash defends govt fishing policy
Greenpeace says the government should sort out the problems it already knows about in the fishing industry before launching a new review. Following our interview with Russel Norman, Susie Ferguson… Audio
New rules could dramatically reduce amount of discarded fish
The amount of fish being discarded by commercial fishers could be dramatically reduced under proposed new rules. Audio
Number of sexual assaults jumps during Uni orientations weeks
The beginning of the university year is fast approaching which means students moving en masse around the country. The notorious 'O-week' or orientation week usually sees students engaging in heavy… Audio
Govt to consult public on commercial sharp practice
The government is keen to close any gaps in legislation that might leave consumers and businesses exposed to unfair commercial practices.
Police aren't answer to mental health crisis - Cahill
Police recruits won't be given additional mental health training under the Police Minister's watch because he doesn't want them to become a substitute for the experts. Mental health call-outs have… Audio
Rising road toll 'totally unacceptable' - Stuart Nash
Police Minister Stuart Nash says at some point people have to take personal responsibility for the country's horrific road toll. Four deaths in three crashes took the road toll to 330 - roughly the… Audio
National, Labour look at Arms Act changes
National conducted a review of the act during its tenure and copped some flak from the Police Association when they adopted only some of the reccomendations. Both the Police minister Stuart Nash and… Audio
Police recruit misconduct 'not a great look' - Stuart Nash
Four recruits at the Police College in Porirua have been stood down for misconduct including the intake's star pupil. The general manager of training, Scott Fraser, says the recruits were not on duty… Audio
Police Minister 'working hard' on goal of 1800 new officers
Police Minister Stuart Nash says he's "working incredibly hard" to deliver the promised 1800 new police officers to the service. The coalition agreement says "strive to"; Mr Nash tells Guyon Espiner… Audio
Stuart Nash backs police discretion in chases
Police Minister Stuart Nash has backed police and sent another strong message that drivers must stop, following another death from a police pursuit. A 15-year-old riding in the boot of a stolen car… Audio
'Not hard for companies to comply' with online GST - Nash
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash says he's confident the 'Amazon Tax' will not face compliance problems from overseas retailers. Tax specialist Mark Keating told Morning Report the government is indulging… Audio
Police pursuit ban urged after fatal chase crash
Police pursuit policy is again being questioned after a chase near Nelson early yesterday morning left three people dead. Two occupants of a car that fled from police near Richmond were killed when… Audio
Govt considering ditching fishing boat camera plans
The government is considering scrapping the rollout of cameras on commercial fishing vessels altogether.