Demelza Leslie

Now New Zealand First has announced its slogan for this year's election campaign - it's common sense. Audio

Demelza Leslie is covering the NZ First Conference at Alexandra Park in Auckland. Audio

The Labour Party says the Energy Minister can't keep downplaying increasing power prices. Audio

A group of environmental organisations are taking the Electoral Commission to court over a decision that would require their "Vote for the Climate" initiative to be subject to electoral rules. Audio

New Zealand First is demanding an apology from the Independent MP, Brendan Horan, now that the Speaker dismissed a complaint he made about the misuse of party funds. Audio

A High Commissioner whose diplomat claimed immunity to avoid prosecution for an attack on a woman will be summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Audio

The Government has been forced to defend its decision to rush legislation through Parliament to harvest some of the tens of thousands of native trees blown over by high winds on the West Coast. Audio

With the general election only 13 weeks away, the Greens say political issues such as poverty and health have been overshadowed by revelations about National's cabinet club and claims and counter… Audio

The Green Party says digital technologies like three-dimensional printing could provide a much needed boost to the manufacturing sector. Audio

The lack of a conviction means the Epsom MP can stay on in Parliament until the end of the term. Audio

The contest for votes on the left is heating up with the announcement this week of an alliance between the Mana and Internet parties and the reappearance of former Alliance Party MP Laila Harre. Audio

Laila Harre says she is coming back to politics to lead the Internet Party because young people, in particular, have been ignored by politicians. Audio

The Housing Minister says Labour is indulging in cheap scapegoating with its claims that foreign buyers and speculators are helping force up house prices. Audio

At least three Mana members have quit the party in revolt at today's announcement of an alliance with the Internet Party to contest September's general election. Audio

The Labour MP, Shane Jones, has signed off from Parliament in typical fashion with an irreverent speech poking fun at himself and his colleagues. Audio

Parliament's Speaker is warning MPs who get carried away on twitter that they could find themselves pursued in the courts. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says the National party will try to seek a new mandate during the election campaign to push through controversial changes to the Resource Management Act. Audio

Back in the black and 500 million dollars worth of sweeteners for families sums up the Government's election year Budget. Audio

New Zealand First MPs are defending moves to tie new candidates to a contract that would fine them 300-thousand-dollars if they jump ship. Audio

New Zealand First has made significant changes to its constitution to stop its MPs from staying on in Parliament if they resign from the party or are expelled from caucus. Audio