Catherine Hutton
Greens angry at BNZ decision to appeal tax case
Green Party says banks are forcing taxpayers to spend millions of dollars investigating and litigating claims of tax avoidance. Audio
Labour, Greens say emissions targets too low
The Green's and Labour have condemned the Government's greenhouse gas emissions targets, saying they are too low and will damage New Zealand's reputation. Audio
ACT MP David Garrett: in hot water again
The ACT MP David Garrett is in hot water again, this time he accused of challenging Labour MP, Clayton Cosgrove to"take this outside." Audio
Crown settle claim with Taranaki iwi
Emotions were running high at Parliament last evening as Taranaki iwi settled a historic treaty claim with the Crown. Audio
Marine mammal protection Bill voted down
An effort to boost protection for marine mammals has been rejected by Parliament after it was voted down by National and Act. Audio
Aucklanders want the 'local' back in local government
Putting the local back into local government has been one of the major themes in submissions on how Auckland's supercity should be run. Audio
Ombudsman warns too early to draw conclusions against ING
The Banking Ombusdman says her office has upheld more than 80 percent of the complaints it has received against the investment company, ING, but warns it's too early to draw conclusions. Audio
New taskforce announced aimed at improving productivity
The widely tipped appointment of former National party leader Don Brash to lead a taskforce on productivity, has raised fears of a right wing agenda. Audio
New cardiac group to improve health services
The Government is attempting to resuscitate the country's ailing cardiac services, and has appointed a group of experts for the task. Audio
Poll shows support for referendum on MMP
An UMR Research Poll has found widespread support for reducing the number of MPs, but public opinion over the success of our electoral system is divided. . Audio
Dole queue tops 50,000
The Minister of Social Development says redundancies by small and medium term businesses are partly responsible for the latest increase in the size of the dole queue. Audio
Parliament votes down cannabis bill
An attempt by the Green Party to make marajuana use legal for medicinal purposes has failed. Audio
Insulation campaign cushions booze price rise
The cost of warming your tummy with a tipple increases from today, but the cost of heating your home could fall. Audio
Prison officers union takes action against Corrections
The prison officers union claims the extended lock down of prisoners is unsafe and costing jobs. Audio
Assault complaint against MP won't be pursued
The Nelson police have decided not to pursue an assault complaint against the National MP and Minister Dr Nick Smith. Audio
Home insulation industry doubts abiltiy to meet demand
There are fears home insulation installers may struggle to keep up with demand when a new subsidy becomes available in less than a fortnight. Audio
Select committee to investigate prostate cancer screening
Parliament is to consider a nationwide scheme of early detection and treatment for prostate cancer, which kills more than 600 New Zealand men each year. Audio
Select committee considers changes to the drinking laws
Retailers and the police association are questioning proposed changes to the liquor laws, warning they fail to address the real issues around excessive drinking. Audio
Key still refuses to answer questions on Richard Worth
The Prime Minister believes the public will trust he has made the right call on embattled former minister Richard Worth. Audio
Auckland rail commuters
Auckland rail commuters are receiving an average of three times the subsidy to keep the region's trains running. Audio
