Russel Norman
Brash not apologising for Hitler comments
The Act Party leader Don Brash says he has nothing to apologise for over his 'little Hitlers' comment. Audio
Greens wrap up three day AGM
The Green Party's emerged from its annual meeting over the weekend with a mandate to go into talks with both major political parties after the election. Audio
Greens wrap up three day AGM
The Green Party's emerged from its annual meeting over the weekend with a mandate to go into talks with both major political parties after the election. Audio
Russel Norman questions Westpac's hospitality
The Green Party is questioning the amount of corporate hospitality provided to ministers and their staff by the Government's banker, Westpac. Audio
Labour says government abusing process with Budget
The Labour Party is criticising the Government for pushing through its budget cuts to Kiwisaver and Working for Families under urgency. Audio
Greens say Key will breach election promise on Kiwsaver
The Government is being accused of breaking election promises by planning changes to the Kiwisaver scheme. Audio
Green Party say 'green' economics offer solid future
The Green Party is calling on the Government to introduce a capital gains tax on all property, instead of selling off state assets. The party's co-leader, Russel Norman says the tax, which would… Audio
End of era for Greens as Locke retires from Parliament
The retirement of Keith Locke from politics later this year signals the end of an era for the Green Party. Audio
Keith Locke to retire from Parliament
The Green MP, Keith Locke has announced he will retire as an MP at the next election after 12 years in Parliament. Audio
Green Party says NZ stance at Cancun is disturbing
The Green Party says it is deeply disturbed by the Government's statement today that it will not commit to targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions unless changes are made to forestry rules. Audio
Green Party demands government introduce clean water rules
The Green Party is once again accusing the government of refusing to put in place clean water rules, as another report shows water quality is deteriorating - this time in lakes Audio
Govt accused of foreign investment U-turn
The Government may be preparing to make an about-face on another issue - its third significant change of heart in as many weeks. Audio
Parliament speaker: Area may be set aside for MP's protests
The Speaker of Parliament, says in future he may ask for an area to be set aside for MP's wanting to protest. Audio
John Key apologises to Chinese after scuffle at Parliament
The Prime Minister John Key has apologised to a Chinese delegation which manhandled Green MP Russel Norman on Friday. Audio
Russel Norman accuses Chinese security guards of assault
The co-leader of the Green Party has gone to the police to lay charges against Chinese security officials after an altercation on the steps of Parliament. Audio
Fresh water management
With Lachlan McKenzie - Federated Farmers' dairying and environment spokesman. Russel Norman - Green Party co-leader. Nick Smith - Environment Minister. Audio
Nick Smith wants air quality standards lowered
The Environment Minister wants air quality standards to be relaxed, describing them as unfair and unrealistic. Audio
Green Party wants to appeal to broader range of voters
Voters at the next election may be faced with a more mainstream Green Party. The party says it's planning to appeal to a wider pool of voters by showing that its business-savvy, as well being… Audio
Report finds New Zealand has low tax burden on incomes
Before the announcement of expected tax cuts in next week's Budget, a new report shows New Zealand has one of the lowest tax burdens in the developed world. Audio
Minister accused of potential conflict of interest
The Green party is accusing the Agriculture Minister of a possible conflict of interest in the decision to sack Canterbury's regional councillors and replace them with Commissioners. Audio
