Parliamentary Bills
Parents will be able to share paid parental leave
The Government has agreed to adopt National's policy of allowing both parents to take time off together, but will do so on its own terms, not the Opposition's. Audio
Medicinal cannabis advocates ecstatic after bill drawn
The House will soon debate whether to legalise medicinal cannabis, after Green MP Julie-Anne Genter's bill was pulled from the ballot today. Video, Audio
Euthanasia bill expected to pass first reading
ACT's David Seymour says the intention of the bill is to allow people with a "grievous and irremediable medical condition" to obtain medical aid to die. Video, Audio
Euthanasia, medicinal cannabis bills drawn from ballot
The leader of the House, Simon Bridges, says there is a slight chance the bills will come before Parliament before the September election. Video, Audio
A pathway to safety - protecting victims of domestic violence
When your home is unsafe and your violent partner is controlling your every move, how do you escape? Parliament is exploring a pathway. Audio
A pathway to safety - protecting victims of domestic violence
When your home is unsafe and your violent partner is controlling your every move, how do you escape? Parliament is exploring a pathway.
AudioFire and Emergency Bill would provide clarity in major events
A bill which would see urban and rural fire services under the same structure would help provide clarity in events such as the Port Hills fire. Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
