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E-scooter injuries are on the rise
ACC figures provided to RNZ indicate that of all new claims involving an e-scooter from the start of 2026 to early February, about half are for people under the age of 25 Audio
On the backbenches: A seven-day-a-week job
National’s Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi was New Zealand’s first Indian and Sikh MP. He reflects on his 12 years in Parliament.
AudioOn the backbenches: It’s in the DNA
National MP Denise Lee hangs in the backbenches of the debating chamber but says electorate work takes a more on the ground approach
AudioOn the backbenches: ‘A really weird job’
Labour’s Deborah Russell says she gets two days a month off from being an MP—so what keeps her busy?
AudioConnecting with the next generation
Low voter turnout is a perennial issue but Parliament is hoping to buck the trend with workshops aimed at those under the voting age
AudioLimits to committee's powers over Matthews investigation
Former Auditor-General Martin Matthews' petition asking Parliament to review the handling of his resignation is before a select committee but there are limits to what the committee can do writes Irra…
AudioParliament this week: The debate on the Prime Minister’s statement continues
As Parliament enters its second sitting week of the year, MPs will be busy debating topics including polytechnics, voting, and the Government’s plan.
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