Anneke Smith

A former political figure who sexually abused two teenage boys nearly 30 years ago has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The government is proposing a seismic shift in name suppression laws that would put a stop to secrecy around the identifies of sex offenders. Political reporter Anneke Smith has the story. Audio

While there was plenty of noise outside Parliament, there was also a lot happening inside the building. Some Ministers and MPs met the hikoi on the forecourt before heading inside for Question Time… Audio

Reporters at Parliament are describing it as a sea of red, black and white as crowds of people continue to stream into Parliament's grounds, many chanting 'toitu te tiriti, ake ake ake'. Audio

The first of more than 15,000 people on Hīkoi mō te Tiriti are arriving at Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In Focus of Politics, our political reporter Anneke Smith takes a look at what the Crown did - and didn't - deliver for survivors of abuse in care. Audio

The coalition is staring down the barrel of months of debate that's bound to get ugly - with the Treaty Principles Bill now off to a six-month-long Select Committee. Political reporter Anneke Smith… Audio

It's D-Day for the government's Treaty Principles Bill with the legislation up for its first reading on Thursday afternoon. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

A survivor of abuse in care who spent time at Te Whakapakari youth boot camp says his experiences destined him to a life of crime. Anneke Smith spoke to abuse in care survivor and Dunedin prisoner… Audio

The government is defending its decision to allow those running youth boot camps - including 'third-party providers' - to use force against young offenders. The Prime Minister was seemingly unaware… Audio

On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio

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The Chief Ombudsman fears history may repeat itself after releasing yet another scathing report about Oranga Tamariki. Peter Boshier's latest investigation found the agency's failure to act on reports… Audio

The government has revealed its new school lunches menu that will hit cafeterias at the start of Term 1 next year. The dishes include butter chicken curry, chicken katsu, lasagne plus cold chicken… Audio

One year on from the election and the coalition's time in power has been defined by job cuts, tax cuts and a fast-paced policy agenda. Our political reporter Anneke Smith takes a look back on the last… Audio

More than a hundred Wellington families caring for mentally ill children have lost access to desperately needed government funded respite care. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio

The Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has been labelled a climate denier by the opposition after downplaying the climate crisis while visiting the Pacific. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more… Audio

Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for his first Pacific Islands Forum in the top job. The Prime Minister is likely to face questions about climate action - and his government's move to grant… Audio

A former political figure has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1990's. The man has been on trial in the Auckland District Court for sexually abusing two… Audio

The man, who has ongoing name suppression but is not a sitting MP, is on trial in Auckland this week, who is accused of sexually abusing two teenagers in the 1990s. He is accused of indecently… Audio