Louisa Wall
West Papua issue lingers despite Indonesian regional outreach
Indonesia's government has dismissed a claim by the West Papuan independence movement that it is interfering in politics of Pacific Island countries. This comes amid ongoing calls for human rights… Audio
NZ MP urges redress of West Papuan issue
A New Zealand government MP says the issue of West Papuan self-determination should be heard at the United Nations. Louisa Wall made the comment at the launch of a new book,'See No Evil: New Zealand's… Audio
Louisa Wall hits back at National's medicinal cannabis bill
Government MPs are accusing the National Party of playing politics after it withdrew its support from a medicinal cannabis bill currently before select committee, and offered up its own bill. National… Audio
Louisa Wall urges action over Middlemore Hospital rot
A South Auckland Labour MP is demanding answers over the rotting Middlemore Hospital plus immediate action to make sure dangerous fungal spores are not escaping. Louisa Wall says nothing about the… Audio
Seymour's euthanasia bill passes first reading
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. And if New Zealand First gets its way, the public will have the final say in a referendum. There were… Audio
No pathway for West Papua to be put on decolonisation list
A New Zealand parliamentary select committee has heard there's currently no pathway for West Papua to be put on the UN decolonisation list. Audio
Black Ferns finally get their celebration. Is it enough?
Aucklanders get their chance to celebrate with the Women's Rugby World Cup winners, the Black Ferns, today in Manukau. It has taken a month to organise this event for New Zealand's most successful… Audio
'Rugby has history of alcohol as a prize' - Louisa Wall
Former Silver Fern, Black Fern and now-Labour MP Louisa Wall has a lot of hope NZRU's Respect & Review report will bring culture change. Audio
MPs react to shock resignation of Metiria Turei
MPs from across the political spectrum were caught unaware by the shock resignation of Green co-leader Metiria Turei. RNZ political reporter Mei Heron reports. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence. Audio
Report finds NZ sports rife with homophobia
New Zealand sports are rife with homophobia, according to results from the first ever study that compares homophobia in sports in NZ with other countries. Audio
Louisa Wall reflects on her fight
Labour MP gay marriage champion. In April, New Zealand became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise gay marriage. Labour MP and gay marriage champion Louisa Wall reflects on her… Audio
Louisa Wall explains what marriage change means to her
Yesterday 37 same-sex marriages were held in Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, Christchurch and Rotorua, while hundreds more are expected to say "I do" during the coming weeks and months. Audio
Delight at progession of same sex marriage bill
After being drawn from a ballot just over a month ago, the private member's bill to legalise same sex marriage has passed its first reading in Parliament. Audio
Gay marriage bill chosen from ballot
Louisa Wall submitted the bill and she's with us. Audio
Louisa Wall replaces Darren Hughes
The former Labour MP Louisa Wall is replacing Darren Hughes in parliament. Mr Hughes stood down after it was revealed the police were investigating a complaint against him from a young man. Audio