Chris Hipkins
Students say overseas training scam was accepted practice
A medical student scam appears to have been going on for years, if not generations, with several GPs telling RNZ they believe the authorities have been turning a blind eye.
Otago University is… Audio
A general tit-for-tat at Parliament
On Wednesdays at Parliament MPs argue about general topics in the aptly named General Debate. This week turned into a bit of a tit-for-tat. Audio
A general tit-for-tat at Parliament
On Wednesdays at Parliament MPs argue about general topics in the aptly named General Debate. This week turned into a bit of a tit-for-tat.
AudioMeaty week at Parliament: Climate, Organs, and Criminals
Parliament is back debating this week, with an unusually meaty roster of topics for MPs to get their teeth into. Audio
Meaty week at Parliament: Climate, Organs, and Criminals
Parliament is back debating this week, with an unusually meaty roster of topics for MPs to get their teeth into.
AudioChris Hipkins discusses trade deal with China
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is standing in for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for in her usual Tuesday morning slot. Audio
General Debate: scenes from the bear pit
On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.
General Debate: scenes from the bear pit
On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.
AudioAn historical week in Parliament
Parliament this week includes a number of controversial or important pieces of legislation, others that are deeply procedural. And a good smattering of New Zealand history. Audio
An historical week in Parliament
Parliament this week includes a number of controversial or important pieces of legislation, others that are deeply procedural. And a good smattering of New Zealand history.
AudioPastoral care and scheduled sitting at Parliament
A year's worth of rosters and a bill to improve care of tertiary students will be worked on at Parliament this week. Audio
Pastoral care and scheduled sitting at Parliament
A year's worth of rosters and a bill to improve care of tertiary students will be worked on at Parliament this week.
AudioGovt moves to toughen up rules around student accomodation
Tertiary providers who are found responsible for the serious harm or death of students in their care will face a $100,000 fine under new rules to be introduced by the Government. There will also be… Audio
A quick spring clean for the law
Here’s a spring cleaning tip for the legally minded. You can spruce up a law really quickly if you plan to blow the dust off but not move anything. Audio
A quick spring clean for the law
Here’s a spring cleaning tip for the legally minded. You can spruce up a law really quickly if you plan to blow the dust off but not move anything.
AudioThe end is nigh for Budget 2019
Budget 2019 was announced in May but it's only just reaching its final stage in the House this week. Audio
The end is nigh for Budget 2019
Budget 2019 was announced in May but it's only just reaching its final stage in the House this week.
AudioThe Westminster crisis and NZ: can it happen here?
While the daily paroxysms of the British Parliament keep commentators and comedians busy, we ask what’s different here? Audio
