Chris Hipkins
National Party leak has a ring of 'dirty politics' - Hipkins
The admission by National Party MP Hamish Walker he leaked the personal details of Covid-19 patients has a ring of 'dirty politics' according to the Health Minister.
Last night the Clutha-Southland… Audio
Hunt on to find person behind Covid-19 privacy breach
The hunt is on to find the person responsible for a massive Covid-19 privacy breach, with the government promising to leave no stone unturned.
The investigation - into the leak of highly sensitive… Audio
Covid-19 leaker could face criminal charges
Anyone found responsible for deliberately leaking highly sensitive information about 18 people quarantined with Covid-19 could face criminal charges.
RNZ and two other media outlets have reported… Audio
National Party MP denies racism after quarantine press release
National's Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker is standing by his warning that southern quarantine hotels will be flooded with New Zealanders from India, Pakistan and Korea.
The Government is looking… Audio
Chris Hipkins' new role - career boost or complete nightmare?
David Clark is out and Chris Hipkins is in. The new Health Minister is also the minister of Education and State Services; the leader of the house and the minister responsible for Ministerial Services… Audio
Education Minister won't rule out border exemption for teachers
School principals are arguing for foreign teachers to be allowed into the country, warning that they face a staff shortage if an exemption to Covid-19 border restrictions isn't made.
That shortfall… Audio
Parliament takes a postmarathon breather
Last week Parliament ran a marathon. This week is longer than usual, but it's a holiday by comparison with a Members’ Day to break it up. Audio
Parliament takes a postmarathon breather
Last week Parliament ran a marathon. This week is longer than usual, but it's a holiday by comparison with a Members’ Day to break it up.
AudioQuestion Time: themes, targets and variations
This week’s Question Times in Parliament had a recurring theme, familiar target but more variations than you might expect. Audio
Question Time: themes, targets and variations
This week’s Question Times in Parliament had a recurring theme, familiar target but more variations than you might expect.
AudioLong hours for Parliament as Goverment tries to 'clear the decks'
The general election is looming on the horizon and the Government will use urgency to try and get through a long list of bills before that takes place. Audio
Long hours for Parliament as Goverment tries to 'clear the decks'
The general election is looming on the horizon and the Government will use urgency to try and get through a long list of bills before that takes place.
AudioMPs put in longer hours as Government plays catchup
Election day is just over three months away and the Government is ramping up its efforts to finish off the bills on its to-do list and extending its time in the chamber to do so. Video, Audio
MPs put in longer hours as Government plays catchup
Election day is just over three months away and the Government is ramping up its efforts to finish off the bills on its to-do list and extending its time in the chamber to do so.
Video, AudioParliament goes hard on election countdown
Parliament has begun a new three week sitting block with a long list of work to get through before Parliament dissolves for the general election. Audio
Parliament goes hard on election countdown
Parliament has begun a new three week sitting block with a long list of work to get through before Parliament dissolves for the general election.
AudioA greenish week in the House
Parliament has begun for another week, and this week it has a pretty narrow focus, and one with a greenish tinge. Audio
A greenish week in the House
Parliament has begun for another week, and this week it has a pretty narrow focus, and one with a greenish tinge.
AudioTeacher aides offered major pay increase
More than 22,000 school teacher aides are looking at a substantial pay increase - as the Ministry of Education and union NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to a deal on their pay equity claim.
Along with… Audio
