David Seymour
National dismisses govt's 'rubber stamping' tax working group
Labour has unveiled the terms of reference for its tax working group review with the main goal to create a better balanced and fairer tax system. But the terms of reference have been criticised as too… Audio
Govt rejects claims KiwiBuild won't meet target
The Government is rejecting an official estimate its Kiwibuild programme will lead to far fewer private homes being built. The Labour-led government plans to build 100,000 affordable houses over the… Audio
Peters' legal action to have 'chilling effect on democracy
Media freedom advocates say Winston Peters' attempt to obtain the emails and phone records of two journalists is outrageous and will have a chilling effect on democracy if successful. The deputy Prime… Audio
Jesus Christ, Queen removed from Parliamentary Prayer
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard has caused ripples among MPs on all sides of the House after removing references to the Queen and Jesus Christ in the Parliamentary prayer. Audio
Ed Sheeran shows spark Easter test for pubs
A central Dunedin bar's application to serve alcohol on the sacrosanct days of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will act as a test case for other operators hoping to cater for the massive crowds expected… Audio
'Typical Peters smoke and mirrors' - David Seymour
New Zealand won't find out who will lead the next government until at least Friday - at the very earliest. It could even be next week. New Zealand First is entering its fourth day of talks with… Audio
Twitter says Monday bad
We have a mutal hatred of Mondays according to Twitter analysis. Audio
David Seymour watching from the wings
Act leader David Seymour says he's upbeat despite being on the periphery of coalition talks. Audio
VIDEO: 'We live again' - ACT leader
David Seymour tells Morning Report he's grateful to the Epsom electorate but "obviously very disappointed" with ACT's party vote. Video, Audio
David Seymour sees bright future for ACT
David Seymour's political benefactors the National Party once again delivered him and ACT their safe seat of Epsom on Saturday night. But forced to try for a deal with Mr Seymour's arch political… Audio
Seymour keeps ACT in Parliament but flying solo
ACT Party leader David Seymour says he's disappointed he won't be bringing any extra MPs into Parliament.
David Seymour back in Parliament
ACT party leader David Seymour says he is delighted to be back in Parliament. Video, Audio
ACT Party leader David Seymour on track to take Epsom
David Seymour speaks to supporters at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Video, Audio
NZ political parties outline Pacific policies ahead of election
New Zealand political parties outline their Pacific-related policies ahead of the election. Audio
Politics: Are National Standards degrading Arts and Music education?
Arts and Music education is being diluted – that’s according to organisations within the education sector and some major political parties. The groups say National Standards are preventing children… Audio
Early votes expose inconsistent election ad rules - politicians
The huge number of early voters is highlighting what politicians are calling New Zealand's weird and inconsistent rules for election advertising. Audio
150 years of Hansard Debate
A comic debate recorded at Parliament on 26 July 2017 to mark 150 years of Hansard documenting its proceedings. The Speaker (the Right Hon. David Carter) chairs the session, which involves Judith… Audio, Gallery
Party leaders' favourite bands revealed
It's probably not going to influence anyone's vote, but we love finding out what our politicians are listening to. Video
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Will David Seymour get back into Parliament through Epsom?
The Act Party is languishing in the polls, but it's electoral lifeline - the Epsom seat - will almost certainly guarantee David Seymour will return to parliament. RNZ reporter Sarah Robson went to… Audio
Shaw, Fox and Seymour debate policies - over cake
To mark the 21st birthday of MMP, Greens' James Shaw, Maori Party's Marama Fox and Act's David Seymour join John Campbell in the Checkpoint studio. Video, Audio
