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Chris Bishop expecting caucus to meet after Simon Bridges' sudden demotion
Simon Bridges has been dumped from the shadow cabinet and demoted to the backbenches.
The shock news came in a media release from National Party leader Judith Collins just after 9.30pm on Wednesday… Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 25 November 2021
National Party in disarray after Simon Bridges demotion; Covid-19: Border to reopen in phases; Self-isolation will be a 'light touch' - Hipkins. Audio
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Collins demotes Simon Bridges over allegation of misconduct
National's leader Judith Collins has demoted Simon Bridges following an accusation he made inappropriate comments to a female National MP several years ago.
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Drug checking to be permanent after law passes third reading
Drug-checking services have been given the all-clear to keep testing the safety of illicit substances at festivals and other locations over summer.
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Newshub-Reid poll: ACT continues to surge as National falls
A new poll conducted by Newshub-Reid Research shows ACT continuing to siphon away the National Party's support.
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Recapping the week in Parliament
The House wraps Parliament's week; asks who really runs the country and outlines the repeal of the three strikes law. Audio
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Week in Politics: Changes are on the way - for all of us
Analysis: The country is on the brink of moving to the new traffic light system, Auckland's border opening date is set and vaccine certificates are launched. A new poll shows Labour falling but…
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Three Strikes Repeal
Covid-19 may dominate the news but Parliament does also have other things on its agenda. Quite a few things including a repeal of Three Strikes sentencing law. Audio
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Māori Affairs Committee marks its 150th anniversary
The Māori Affairs Select Committee is 150 years old. The media always love profile pieces on ancient folk having a birthday, so here is one on a particularly elderly committee. Audio
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Three strikes law - you're out, says Justice Minister
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi is pushing ahead with moves to repeal the "three strikes" law, saying it is an anomaly in the justice system that has led to "absurd and perverse" outcomes.
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Hymns on Sunday, 24 October 2021
Some light-themed hymns in this week's programme, including John Henry Newman's Lead, kindly light and the South African hymn Siyahamba (We are walking in the light of God). Audio
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Counter-terrorism bill passes third reading
A new counter-terror law, which would criminalise the planning of a terror attack, has been passed with support by both major parties in Parliament this morning.
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There can be only one reason Collins is still in her job
Analysis - When the latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll was released, the most telling part of the result for me was that there's no intense battle for the National Party, writes Tim Watkin.
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Judith Collins sinks below David Seymour as preferred PM
ACT leader David Seymour has overtaken National's Judith Collins as preferred prime minister in the latest 1News Colmar Brunton Poll, with both major parties taking a hit.
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Week in Politics: Auckland moves down, doubt cast on elimination strategy
Analysis - Critics accuse the government of giving up on its elimination strategy and Speaker Trevor Mallard's move to stop unvaccinated people entering Parliament's precinct raises debate.
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Support for Labour steadies, concern about catching Covid-19 rises - UMR poll
A new political poll taken during the latest lockdown shows support for Labour has steadied after a downward trend.
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Collins' reaction to criticism risks familiar public backlash
Power Play - Covid-19 can make or break political leaders and Judith Collins looks like a leader in danger of cracking, writes Jane Patterson.
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Interesting times in the level 4 House
The House isn’t doing that much this week, mostly ‘General Business’. Both more and less of it than usual; and all of it pointing to interesting times. Audio
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A parliament smaller than a select committee
Unsatisfied with select committee grilling and rejecting a virtual parliament, National and ACT will meet Labour in a parliament that's smaller than a select committee.
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Hymns on Sunday, 29 August 2021
There's a beautiful setting of the Prayer of St Francis in this week's home edition of Hymns on Sunday: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Video, Audio
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Week in Politics: Parliament suspension, vaccine tension
Analysis - Parliament is suspended, the Auckland outbreak puts the vaccine rollout under intense scrutiny and questions are raised about elimination.
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Time for government-dominated select committees to step up
Power Play - Parliament's select committees have been given the weighty responsibility of providing the sole line of parliamentary scrutiny this week and the government must refrain from petty…
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Five TV-sized parliaments set to grill ministers
How do you have a Parliament without a debating chamber? Go small and go virtual. This week five select committees will question ministers on TV. Audio
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Pumpkin tapestries, yoga and book lists: Politicians in lockdown
Democracy Reporter Felix Desmarais caught up with Bay of Plenty and Waiariki leaders to find out how they're spending their downtime in lockdown this time around.
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History with Dr Grant Morris
With a flood of recent autobiographies/memoirs by NZ politicians, Dr Grant Morris is looking at the history of these books in Aotearoa. Simon Bridges' new book is the latest but earlier this year… Audio