Craig Mc Culloch

Opposition parties are calling for a halt to the decision-making process around the proposed Ruataniwha Dam in Hawke's Bay sayng it needs to start from scratch. Audio

A bill that would allow judges to order harsher penalties on people who commit crimes in front of children is one step closer to becoming law. Audio

Opposition parties are blaming the government for ASB's shock decision to cancel pre-approved home loans for buyers with low deposits. Audio

The Education Minister has conceded there's nothing to prevent two of the country's first charter schools from teaching creationism alongside the national curriculum. Audio

The Government has defended its decision to intervene in the economy on two occasions - saying it's about protecting jobs. Audio

Opposition parties have sent a warning to the country's first charter schools that they may not be around for long. Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says taxpayers will suffer if the partial float of Meridian Energy goes ahead. Audio

The Government has been accused of misleading its MPs and the public over how many jobs will be created by SkyCity convention centre deal. Audio

The Labour Party says the Government is responsible for the international scare over contaminated Fonterra products, describing it as a monumental cock-up. Audio

The Green Party says the Government should rule out altogether the possibility of taking military action in Syria without sanction by the United Nations. Audio

The Government has softened its stance on tinkering with superannuation and says it will consider allowing people to choose when they start collecting their pension. Audio

The Maori Party is backing a proposal from the United Future leader, Peter Dunne, to let people choose to start collecting state pensions before they turn 65, though at a lower rate. Audio

List MP Shane Jones has this morning said he is putting his hat in the ring for the Labour leadership. Audio

The Labour Party has sent a clear message to its MPs that its members want a say over who the next leader will be. Audio

The Government is rejecting claims the country is too reliant on the dairy and agriculture sectors. Audio

Opposition parties say ACC has failed to learn from its mistakes and still has an almost cavalier attitude to its clients' information, after yet another privacy breach. Audio

The Government is rejecting a study's finding that people who owe tax are let off more lightly than beneficiaries who are in debt. The research, from Victoria University, says much more effort goes… Audio

The Government plans to significantly ramp up the amount of compensation it gives landowners when it buys their property for public work - such as to build a highway. Audio