Amelia Langford
Questions raised over gun review
Questions are being raised over a government review into unsafe and illegal gun use. Audio
Government defends delay of anchor projects
The deadlines for three of Christchurch's so-called anchor projects have been pushed out, sparking calls for the Government to front up over the reasons behind the delays. Audio
MPs asked to consider different flag process
MPs considering a national flag change have been told the public should have the right to say whether or not they want a new one, before considering alternatives. Audio
PM defends Whanau Ora over funding
The Prime Minister is defending his government's Whanau Ora programme and the millions spent on it after being grilled in the House today by the opposition. Audio
Labour calls for Spotless to get rid of zero-hour contracts
Talks are underway to ensure nine parliamentary staff currently employed on zero hour contracts are given guaranteed hours. Audio
Finance Minister confirms surplus unlikely
Three weeks out from the budget, the Finance Minister has confirmed the Government is unlikely to meet its surplus target. Audio
Voucher system sparks fears of privatisation
The Government has confirmed it's setting up a voucher system that it says will give disabled people more choice over their home care. Audio
Ellis supporters will continue fight
Supporters of convicted child offender Peter Ellis say they will continue to fight to clear his name despite the Justice Minister turning down a Commission of Inquiry. Audio
Government being questioned over 'housing crisis'
The Reserve Bank has challenged the government to take a fresh look at a capital gains tax on housing. Audio
Abrahamic Council celebrates launch
The Wellington Council of Christians and Jews has now expanded to include Muslims and celebrated its relaunch, as the Wellington Abrahamic Council at Parliament last night. Audio
PM maintains nobody owns water
The Prime Minister says the Government will continue to work with iwi over Maori freshwater rights but maintains nobody can own the resource. Audio
Disabled care pay policy 'flawed'
The Government is being accused of leaving disabled people and their families in the lurch. Audio
Govt says 'world awash with milk'
The government is blaming a slump in milk prices on the world market being awash with milk. Audio
HomeStart Scheme comes into effect
A new housing subsidy scheme is expected to help up to 90-thousand New Zealanders into their first home over the next five years. Audio
Questions raised over Korea FTA
Opposition parties have raised concerns with trade negotiators over whether New Zealand's free trade deal with Korea will make the country more vulnerable to legal challenges. Audio
Govt rejects accusations of pressuring Sallies
The Social Housing Minister is rejecting accusations that the Government put pressure on the Salvation Army to buy up state housing. Audio
Minister defends housing sell-off
The Government is not ruling out selling off thousands of state houses to private developers. Audio
Government says no free lunches
The Government has sent a clear message to New Zealanders - there's no such thing as a free lunch. Audio
Unions calls for Government to step up over wages
Unions are calling for the Government to put its money where its mouth is by giving public sector workers a decent pay rise. Audio