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Ross v Bridges: Nothing to be won, and a whole lot to be lost
Opinion - Many questions over the National Party's $100k donation still need to be answered, but the battle being waged is harmful for New Zealand Politics, writes Andrew Geddis.
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Phone recordings: what's legal and what's not
Yesterday National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross released a recording of a phone call between himself and party leader Simon Bridges. What does New Zealand law say about people secretly recording and which… Audio
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Is Jami-Lee Ross' recording incriminating?
Is what Jami-Lee Ross gave to police incriminating? Andrew Geddis is a Professor of law at Otago University. He joins Guyon Espiner with his analysis. Audio
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Political donation rules clear - Andrew Geddis
Jami-Lee Ross alleges that Simon Bridges asked him to split a one-hundred thousand donation from a Chinese businessman into smaller parts so it was below the threshold where it would have to be made… Audio
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Top Stories for Wednesday 17 October 2018
Audio 17 Oct 2018Jami-Lee Ross to lay police complaint against Simon Bridges, Political donation rules clear - Andrew Geddis, Jami-Lee Ross saga bad for Bridges if it drags on - Farrar, More prison likely for 'Beast… Audio
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Gloves off in Bridges-Ross spat
Expelled National Caucus member Jami-Lee Ross has called his former leader Simon Bridges "corrupt". Meanwhile Mr Bridges says Mr Ross has "zero" chance of pinning anything illegal on him when it comes… Audio
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The Panel with Gary McCormick and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Audio 16 Oct 2018So far this year 1771 vehicles have been abandoned in Auckland. That doesn't count the ones just left on the road that are still registered. Auckland Transport says the number of abandoned cars is… Audio
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Will Jami-Lee Ross be first subject of waka-jumping law?
Audio 16 Oct 2018The political future of Jami-Lee Ross will be decided by the National caucus on Tuesday morning. Andrew Geddis is a Professor of law at Otago University. He discusses the legal and constitutional… Audio
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Waka-Jumping law: Fletcher Tabuteau, Andrew Geddis discuss
The controversial Electoral Amendment Bill or Waka Jumping Bill passed its final reading in Parliament on Thursday. The legislation is designed to prevent MPs from ditching their party during a… Audio
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Uni proctor regrets confiscating bongs: 'I've made an error here'
Otago University's proctor has admitted his decision to enter an unlocked flat to confiscate drug paraphernalia was an error in judgment.
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Convicted murderer gets $10k compo
The UN Committee Against Torture ruled inmate John Vogel had his human rights breached when he was confined to a cell for 21 days - six days longer than legally allowed. He's the first New Zealander… Audio
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The Panel with Mike Rehu and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
Audio 12 Sep 2018The UN Committee Against Torture ruled inmate John Vogel had his human rights breached when he was confined to a cell for 21 days - six days longer than legally allowed. He's the first New Zealander… Audio
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Government spend-ups and policy base
Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis covers a few political topics with the Panelists and assesses how the government's performing. The $700,000 Justice Summit - a waste of money? How the Clare… Audio
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The Panel with Ella Henry and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
The Panelists views on te reo Maori. The value of it, the beauty of it, the survival of it, the relevance of it. Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis covers a few political topics with the… Audio
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NZ First's loyalty clause
Audio 17 Aug 2018New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. Audio
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The Panel with Ali Jones and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 1)
Audio 17 Aug 2018New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. The party's leader Winston Peters has… Audio
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National MP complains over 'draconian' contract in NZ First rule
National MP Nick Smith is lodging a complaint with Parliament over a "draconian" good behaviour contract which New Zealand First MPs are required to sign.
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Peters' legal action, Cabinet role 'a game of hats' - Geddis
A legal expert says it is "unprecedented" for the Deputy Prime Minister to sue public servants, but New Zealand's constitutional arrangements are flexible enough to cope with the tension. Winston… Audio
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Winston Peters legal action
Winston Peters is going ahead with legal action against a bevvy of civil servants and Opposition MPs. Otago University's Andrew Geddis joins us to talk about his possible motives, and whether the… Audio
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The Panel with Miriama Aoake and Neil Miller (Part 1)
Audio 12 Jun 2018Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met a few hours ago in Singapore - the first ever meeting between the sitting heads of their respective states. Our panellists discuss what, if anything, will come of it… Audio
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Nervous wait for tenants over meth compensation
People who've been needlessly booted out of state houses due to meth hysteria now face a nervous wait to find out if they'll get any compensation. Lawyers are struggling to find any legal options for… Audio
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Meth evictions: Govt has 'moral responsibility' to put it right
People who have been needlessly evicted from state houses in the meth contamination saga face a nervous wait to find out if they'll get any compensation.
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Confidence in the speaker
National has accused speaker Trevor Mallard of "pushing" the story about an MP allegedly making a sexist remark about the Prime Minister. Audio
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The Panel with Nadine Higgins and Andrew Clay (Part 2)
Audio 24 May 2018A new study has discovered why some people are worse at taking orders than others and it's all about how your brain works. The study found people were more control-averse due to activity in two areas… Audio
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Electoral Commission looking into ad in horse racing mag
The Electoral Commission is looking into an ad placed by the horse racing stalwart Sir Patrick Hogan during last year's election campaign.