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Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex. Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Anneke Smith explores how the conversation on hate speech shifted - from an effort to curb terrorism to a political bunfight - and what the… Audio

It's every parent's dream to see their children succeed in life and sometimes that means helping them along the way. But how much help should children get? Financial planner, Liz Koh says people with… Audio

Faster access to guns and officers working in pairs are on the cards following a spate of shootings.

The Government says it's in discussion with police bosses about more protection for frontline… Audio

A discussion document on proposed hate speech laws generated plenty of discussion in the media - and spurious claims that merely insulting people could be criminalised. Some senior journalists seized… Audio

Questions on hate speech, assault of children in state care, and reform of water services management have been asked of Ministers at Parliament. Audio

Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents. Audio

Auckland's Albert St business owners are seeing red after being offered two thousand dollars worth of business advice as they struggle to survive.

They are trading alongside the $4.4 billion City… Video, Audio

Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week.  Audio

Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has released a discussion document on potential reform of New Zealand's adoption laws, including the Adoption Act, which hasn't been updated since 1955. There have been… Audio

Parliament’s Speaker doesn’t want to stifle MPs’ free speech, instead he’s deputising all MPs to call out bigotry when they hear it. Audio

As Bob Dylan turns 80 "Bobsessives" around the world are enjoying a renewed focus on their musical deity. Andrew McCallum is by no means the most committed enthusiast for the music of the Nobel… Video

MPs spend many hours trying to tease out the best way to legislate impossibly complex issues. Thankfully they get help from the experts - you. Audio

The Exclusive Brethren Church has been using the discredited private investigators Thompson and Clark to spy on former members.

A two-year investigation for RNZ has found the church, described as… Video, Audio

Calls to force witnesses to child abuse to speak, reforming adoption law for same-sex couples, and better protections for religious freedoms have been made at Parliament Audio

Simon Wilson shares his thoughts on moving Auckland's Port following a discussion on the potential environmental impacts yesterday. Audio

Parliament got five new bills out of the box for public feedback this week. Bills on sunscreen, solo parent benefits, compulsory treatment, immigration and incorporated societies. Something for… Audio

Tax, local issues, and the last group of new MPs giving their maiden statement will take place at Parliament this week.  Audio

Parliament is asking for public feedback on a bill that would enable ‘safe areas’ around abortion service providers.

The government wants to beef up the chief censor’s power to root out harmful and hateful stuff online - but opposition politicians and internet freedom advocates say this is an overreach which could… Audio

Concerned about misinformation on cannabis and euthanasia? Are fake social media accounts a threat to democracy? Tell Parliament what you think in a submission on its Election 2020 inquiry. Audio

The Prime Minister has struck a more conciliatory tone towards Australia after last night's phone call with Scott Morrison.

But Jacinda Ardern wouldn't go into detail about their discussion, sticking… Audio

National Party leader Judith Collins isn't backing moves to protect Māori wards in local government, after a bill preventing citizen-initiated referendums on the wards passed its first reading on… Audio

Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran has confirmed the contract and work on engines for Saudi military is terminated.

Speaking to RNZ's Checkpoint, Foran did not confirm however whether there would be a… Video, Audio

A transgender woman says guards humiliated her during strip searches and she was raped by an inmate at Paremoremo prison. The Corrections department says it's committed to change. Is it working hard…

Kristine Ablinger was kicked out of her flat for being transgender. The Human Rights Commission says the homeowner acted within the law. 

The margin is thinner than a cannabis leaf, but voters have said nope to legalising dope.

In the final count 50.7 percent voted no, versus 48.4 percent voting yes - a difference of 67,000 votes.

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Air New Zealand's wings have been clipped yet again. It is canning almost 400 more international crew jobs and is looking to make several hundred other workers on leave without pay officially… Video, Audio

A discussion on what the shape of the Labour Government may look like, will there be Green involvement? Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research, which is the polling firm used by… Audio

More discussion as Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about combating conspiracy theories online during the lead up to the election and how to shut down online fake news. Audio