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Labour moves to remove three strikes law
With no New Zealand First as part of a coalition acting as a handbrake, the controversial three strikes law could well be scrapped under the new Labour-led government. Introduced by the National and… Audio
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The process for establishing New Zealand's 53rd government
It's three days since the General Election and caucus meetings have been held in Parliament as the preparations begin for the next parliamentary term. Karyn speaks with Professor Andrew Geddis from… Audio
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Exclusive: The secret case of the NZ First Foundation
Despite a legal battle, the names of those charged in the NZ First Foundation fraud case remain suppressed. As Guyon Espiner reports, the foundation has been shrouded in secrecy from the start.
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1.2m early votes - what does it mean for election night?
While the parties are still traversing the country trying to scoop up all the votes they can, more than a million people have already made up their mind, and had their say.
It's a record breaking… Audio
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Does forbidding election advertising on voting day make sense?
With close to half a million people having already voted while politicians have been in full campaign mode, what's the point of the age-old rule forbidding election advertising on polling day? That's… Audio
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We can vote now, so why no election advertising on the polling day?
The two MPs vying to be Prime Minister have disagreed on whether election advertising should remain banned on election day.
After the 2017 election, the Electoral Commission encouraged the government… Video, Audio
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New Zealand First Foundation: Andrew Geddis on SFO charges
The SFO has charged two people - who have interim name suppression - with obtaining by deception following its probe into electoral funding and investigation of the New Zealand First Foundation.
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SFO charges two people in New Zealand First Foundation
The Serious Fraud Office has charged two people with obtaining by deception, over its investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation - but Winston Peters says his party is in the clear. Audio
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Winston Peters says SFO decision exonerates his party of 'any electoral law breaches'
NZ First leader Winston Peters says the SFO announcement is a relief after months of this cloud hanging over the party. Video
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NZ First Foundation arrangement 'unprecedented' - law expert
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says his party has been exonerated of any electoral law breaches by the Serious Fraud Office.
Two people have been charged with obtaining by deception… Video, Audio
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Legal ramifications of life without parole
Today's sentence has never been handed out before in New Zealand. To discuss the significance and ramifications of the sentence Karyn is joined by Otago University Professor of Law, Andrew Geddis. Audio
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Best of First Up for Monday 17 August
Audio 17 Aug 2020On today's podcast: Nanogirl on the the Do's and Don'ts for wearing and making masks; we find out why ticket purchasers for the 50 million dollar Lotto draw spent much of Sunday locked out of their… Audio
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Covid-19: Law professor picking government will delay election
Covid-19's possible impact on election day has been on the mind of one professor since the virus started to make serious inroads in New Zealand in mid-March.
The Prime Minister will make an… Audio
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Andrew Geddis: election dates explained
Winston Peters has joined the call for the general election to be delayed until the 21st of November - backing the date put forward by National and ACT. Parliament is set to dissolve today ahead of… Audio
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Safety, not politics, should dictate election delay call - Andrew Geddis
Any decision on delaying the General Election should be based on safety-to-vote considerations and not on any perceived unfairness by a political party, a law professor says. Audio
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Should the election be delayed?
With Covid-19 back in the community, The leader of the Labour Party Jacinda Ardern is under pressure to change the election date. Audio
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Government can mandate similar measures to Melbourne, expert says
Victoria is bringing in tough new measures in Melbourne to curb the spread of Covid-19, including a curfew and the requirement to wear masks. A law professor says the NZ government could do the same… Audio
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Covid-19: Could Melbourne's measures be imposed here?
The Australian state of Victoria is bringing in tough new measures in Melbourne, including a curfew, masks and the requirement to stay home for many.
Can similar measures be imposed here if New… Audio
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What happens if New Zealand goes back into lockdown?
Professor of Law at Otago University, Andrew Geddis discusses New Zealand's response to identifying Covid-19, including community testing and contact tracing. Audio
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Electoral donation laws under scrutiny again after latest SFO investigation
The country's electoral donation laws are being questioned with a third major political party now the subject of a Serious Fraud Office investigation.
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Labour under investigation by Serious Fraud Office
The country's electoral donation laws are being questioned with a third major political party now the subject of a Serious Fraud Office investigation.
The SFO is looking into donations made to the… Audio
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Mosque shooter will represent himself at sentencing
Fears have been raised at the news the mosque shooter will represent himself at his sentencing next month and use the platform to spread hate. Audio
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Political party donation laws need 'tightening up' - Geddis
Checkpoint - Laws around donations to political parties through auctions need to be tightened up quite considerably, professor Andrew Geddis says. Audio
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Serious Fraud Office launches investigation into Labour Party 2017 donations
The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation in relation to donations made to the Labour Party in 2017.
In a statement, the SFO said it was conducting four investigations in relation to… Video, Audio
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Brexit campaigners vow to bring ‘mischief, mayhem' to NZ election
One of the "bad boys of Brexit" who believes in political campaigns that are blunt and edgy has been hired to help with NZ First's election campaign, a UK newspaper is reporting.