Amelia Langford
Labour calls for full inquiry in Serco prisons
The fallout is continuing after further allegations of prisoner violence at Serco's Mt Eden prison, with Labour saying fight clubs and the death of a prisoner could just be the tip of the iceberg. Audio
Labour raises questions about death of prisoner
The Labour MP Kelvin Davis has used a snap debate in Parliament to raise questions about a prisoner who died after being transferred from Serco's Mt Eden prison. Audio
PM reluctant to predict dairy price comeback
The Prime Minister, John Key, is talking up the possibility of dairy prices turning around and says New Zealand must not give in to a gloomy mindset. Audio
Government has put KiwiRail on notice
The Government has rejected advice from the Treasury to close down KiwiRail but it has still put the company on notice. Audio
Opposition parties say climate change target falls short
The Government has committed to what it says is a more ambitious emissions reduction target but it will only cut emissions 11 percent by 2030 compared with 1990 Audio
PM faces further questions over social housing policy
Opposition parties are calling for the Government to scrap its plan to sell off state houses. Audio
Protest at Parliament prompts security fears for MPs
The security breach by Greenpeace protesters who managed to scale Parliament's roof has spooked some MPs, while others say they're not worried in the slightest. Audio
Defence Minister fronts up over Iraq
The New Zealand Defence Force aims to train 18-hundred Iraqi soldiers. Audio
MPs consider big changes to quake-strengthening bill
New laws to ensure the thousands of earthquake-prone buildings around the country are made safe is before select committee. Audio
Labour calls for Minister to front up over old tyres
The Environment Minister is rubbishing claims by the Labour Party that he is scuttling a new scheme to recycle old tyres. Audio
Housing Minister 'remains confident' over Auckland plan
The Labour Party is accusing the Housing Minister, Nick Smith, of picking a fight with iwi over the right of first refusal for surplus Crown land in Auckland. Audio
Joyce forced to defend MBIE spending
The Minister for Economic Development, Steven Joyce, has been forced to defend extravagant spending by his Super Ministry. Audio
Parliamentary inquiry on euthanasia looks more likely
Parliament's Justice and Electoral committee looks likely to consider holding an inquiry into euthanasia, but its members are already clearly split. Audio
Cabinet papers reveal Govt went against Treasury on passports
The cost of getting a new 10 year passport could more than double in six years time unless the Government injects millions of dollars. Audio
Govt blocks Labour's attempts to table Cabinet papers
The Government has blocked Labour's attempts to table 2007 Cabinet papers in Parliament over the controversial sheep deal with a Saudi businessman. Audio
MPs' pay brought back into line with public sector
MPs have been given a one-and-a-half percent pay increase, backdated to July last year. Audio
MPs asked to change law on abortion for under-16
MPs are being asked to consider changing the law so parents are informed if their under-age child seeks an abortion. Audio
Housing Minister defends housing plans for Auckland
The Housing Minister, Nick Smith, is defending his plans to free up Crown land in Auckland to build new homes, amid claims most of the sites are totally unsuitable. Audio
OIA approach about 'leadership'
The Chief Ombudsman says the Prime Minister has endorsed the misuse of the Official Information Act and needs to take it more seriously. Audio
Finance Minister dials down expections over Budget
As the Government faces ongoing pressure over the spiralling prices in the Auckland housing market, the Finance Minister has confirmed there will be measures to increase supply in Thursday's Budget. Audio