Deborah Russell

After the Budget Debate begins, it's usual to go into urgency to progress some government bills quickly through the House, or as is the case so far this year - not so quickly. Audio

MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you might think. So does anyone help them carry the load, and how do they personally cope? Audio

This week’s sitting of Parliament began with two finance bills that have deadlines attached. Audio

Aucklanders are bracing for more rain later today. In West Auckland, the hilly, bush-clad suburb of Titirangi is one of the hardest hit. Days of heavy rain has brought down slips, leaving some homes… Audio

This week four backbencher bills got a shot at glory. Two were gloriously popular, one successful but contentious, and one pipped at the legislative post. Audio

Four years ago an almost anonymous bill began life in Parliament. This week that quiet bill turned up the volume, went loud and now commands attention. Audio

If David Clark vacated the job of Health Minister, who could or would want to slide into a set of shoes that have made a few missteps?

It's no secret the Opposition's gunning for the minister to be… Audio

After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six. Audio

A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber. Audio

 Labour’s Deborah Russell says she gets two days a month off from being an MP—so what keeps her busy? Audio