Maryan Street
Coroner says Parliament needs to look again at euthanasia law
A coroner says Parliament needs to readdress what he calls the 'vexed issue of euthanasia,' saying the debate won't go away. Audio
Call to prioritise adolescent sexual health rights
Health ministers and MPs in Pacific Island nations are being called on to prioritise adolescent sexual health and reproductive rights. Audio
Lawyers fear Govt planning to disestablish Environment Court
Lawyers who work in the Environment Court fear there are plans to get rid of it, and merge its functions with the District Court - a move they say would make it much more costly for people to get… Audio
Maryan Street unveils details of her voluntary euthanasia bill
Labour MP Maryan Street discusses her End of Life Choice bill which would legalise voluntary euthanasia. It will go into the ballot for members' bills next week. Audio
Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara gets 2-day visa for New Zealand
An Auckland based Fijian pro-democracy group says the decision to allow a former military officer entry to New Zealand will further damage the relationship between the two countries. Audio
Housing funding for hard-to-staff schools could ease shortages
Secondary schools which find it difficult to retain staff are welcoming a proposal that would offer new teachers cash as an incentive to stay in the community longer. Audio
Former ACC Minister rubbishes governments new intention
Maryan Street says she received her first paper on the issue in August and only got preliminary figures in October. Audio
WCC Housing Upgrade Plans Unveilled
The Wellington City Council has released details of a multi-million dollar upgrade of its rental housing stocks. Audio
National Unveils ACC Policy
The party is promising to open up accident compensation to private competition if it wins this year's elections. Audio
Two Day Housing Conference in Taupo Raises Eyebrows
The Minister of Housing, Maryan Street has admitted it was an 'ideal look'. Audio
Govt Agencies to Address Emergancy Housing Agencies
The housing minister has announced a 90-day action plan to address the demand for emergency housing in Manukau City. Audio