Peter Dunne
Dunne defends refugee decision
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Peter Dunne, is defending a decision to allow 27 people who made false refugee claims to keep their citizenship and stay in the country. Audio
Minister defends letting false refugees stay
The Minister of Internal Affairs Peter Dunne is defending a decision to allow 27 people who made false refugee claims to remain in New Zealand as citizens. Audio
Medicinal cannabis fails to save teenager's life
The Nelson teenager who received medicinal marijuana while he was in an induced coma has died. Audio
Minister approves cannabis oil for teen in coma
A Nelson teenager who has been in an induced coma for weeks can now be given medicinal marijuana. Audio
Peter Dunne defends the cost of 10 year passports
The Government's been warned it will have to more than double the cost for the new 10 year passports or stump up millions of dollars in cash come 2021. Audio
A review could result in increased car registration costs
The Internal Affairs Minister, Peter Dunne, says the government can't afford to pay for the fire service, and it will continue to be paid for out of insurance money. Audio
New 10 year passports will cost $180
The Cabinet has approved the return of 10-year passports which will cost 180 dollars to renew, up from 135 dollars. Audio
Gun deaths and poaching prompt fresh look at rules
The deaths of two young hunters have prompted a new look by the Government at unsafe and illegal gun use. Audio
NZ's Neglected Fetal Alcohol Problem
Philippa Tolley investigates the scale of the burden caused by NZ's neglected foetal alcohol problem Audio
Pet shops speak out on puppy mills
The industry body for pet shops speaks out on the issue of puppy farming. Yesterday on the programme we discussed growing concern that online selling allows puppy mills to thrive, whereby dogs are… Audio
United Future fears soldiers will do more than just training
The United Future leader says he is concerned New Zealand soldiers could be doing more than just training troops in Iraq to fight against Islamic State. Audio
Peter Dunne against sending troops to Iraq
One of the Government's allies has come out strongly against plans to send troops to help train the Iraqi army in its fight against Islamic State. Audio
Architect of synthetic drug ban defends changes to law
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Dunne skeptical about RMA changes
Changes to the Resource Management Act look to have enough support to be passed into law before they've even been announced, with ACT's only MP, David Seymour, saying he will back them. Audio
Internal Affairs Minister on Phillip Smith
Back to the story on fugitive Phillip Smith who escaped the country after renewing his passport under his birth name of Phillip Traynor. Audio
Minister defends issue of passport to Smith
The Phillip John Smith story keeps developing, with news this morning that the fugitive murderer and child molester only travelled to Chile in transit. Audio
Peter Dunne and David Seymour
ACT'S new leader David Seymour and United Future leader Peter Dunne go head to head on the Resource Management Act and charter schools; controversy over a proposal for a huge nickel smelter in… Audio
Coalition talks in the Capital as Labour licks it wounds
John Key's first cab off the rank, for coalition talks with his new government is the United Future leader, Peter Dunne. Audio
Dunne concerned by suggestion allies may be spying on NZers
The United Future leader, Peter Dunne, says the Prime Minister's comment that New Zealanders might have been subjected to mass surveillance is concerning and more needs to be found out. Mr Key told… Audio
