Nicola Willis
Nicola Willis rockets up National Party list after reshuffle
National leader Todd Muller has wasted little time in reshuffling reshuffling his caucus.
Among the more dramatic moves is the ascension of MP Nicola Willis, who leaps from number 45 to 14 on the… Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours. Audio
Parliament working under urgency to pass Covid-19 legislation
MPs have worked on Covid-19 related bills under urgency shortening a process from months to hours.
AudioDeveloping frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
Developing frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House.
AudioWellington bus problems: Response not good enough - Willis
Wellington's city council and its regional council are pointing the finger at each for who's to blame for the city's bus network woes.
A year into the problem-plagued overhaul, about 30 bus services… Audio
Nicola Willis, Ginny Andersen on safety at Parliament
A Parliamentary Service staffer has been stood down following an allegation of sexual assault some years ago.
The Speaker Trevor Mallard says a female staff member came forward following his… Audio
NZ Bus told to ‘hand the buses back to the ratepayers’
NZ Bus has received more than 17,000 fines in five months for late buses, cancellations and using buses that were too small for the route. Now Wellington Regional Council will have to decide soon… Audio
Wellington bus process ‘was correct’ – regional council
The Greater Regional Council has apologised to Wellington bus users but told a parliamentary committee it wouldn't change anything if it had the chance to go back and start the process all over again.
…Swearing in the House
A new MP has been swearing in the House but nobody minded, in fact, they applauded it. Video, Audio
Swearing in the House
A new MP has been swearing in the House but nobody minded, in fact, they applauded it.
Video, AudioThe Royal Wedding preparations
A day out from the Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry the panelists discuss the appeal of the wedding and all its fanfare, plus we hear a snippet from the cellist who will perform at the… Audio
The compost heap could be lethal
Researchers say deaths from fungal infections now exceed that of malaria, globally. One expert says one of the problems is compost heaps, which can be dangerous for those who don't have a strong… Audio
Cricket coin toss could be no more
The ICC is considering scrapping the traditional coin toss from test cricket. Instead the organisation is considering giving the visiting side the opportunity to pick whether to bay or bowl first. Audio
Modular houses as a solution
There is word the government has an offer form an Australian company to build modular houses, as a way to tackle the housing shortage. Audio
Exercise on the job may do nothing
A new study out of the Netherlands suggests exercise is only beneficial when done outside your job. Despite manual labourers being physically active all day, it may not help them, in fact it could… Audio
Parents protest at Reremoana School
Parents of students at Reremoana School in Auckland's Manurewa today held a protest at the gates over bullying. Parents say there is an on-going issue of bullying at the school and have take the… Audio
The Budget debrief
A day on from the Government's budget analysis is focusing on the more minute details including the Crown Debt target, immigration, and education. Audio
The Panel with Duncan Webb and Nicola Willis (Part 2)
A new study out of tghe Netherlands suggests exercise is only beneficial when done outside your job. Despite manual labourers being physically active all day, it may not help them, in fact it could… Audio