Annette King
Govt defending policies on youth unemployment
The Government is defending its policies to deal with youth unemployment amidst revelations the Treasury advised they are poor value for money. Audio
Child advocacy group says sterilisation idea has some merit
The ACT MP David Garrett is suggesting that parents who abuse their children should be offered thousands of dollars to be voluntary sterilised. Audio
PM moves to squash talk of preferential treatment for Maori
The Prime Minister is reassuring voters that Maori will not receive preferential treatment under the new Whanau Ora programme. Audio
Government's Jobs Summit panned by Labour
The Government's much heralded Jobs Summit has been panned by the Labour Party as an expensive waste of time. Audio
One year of the National-led government
One year after its 2008 election victory the National-led Government is being accused of lacking direction. Prime Minister John Key comments. Audio
Government signals review of welfare system
The Government has signalled it intends to proceed with changes to the social welfare system. Audio
Annette King disputes WHO conference claim
Annette King disputes details of Morning Report's reference to a trip she took with her new husband after a WHO conference. Audio
Labour accused of backtracking on dole policy
The Government is accusing the Labour Party of backtracking on its policy to make the unemployment benefit available to more people. Audio
Labour party view of the 'Restart' package
Labour Party's deputy leader, and spokesperson on Social Development, Annette King comments. Audio
New Labour leader Phil Goff
Phil Goff was yesterday elected unopposed to replace Helen Clark as Labour leader. Audio
Annette King - Labours new deputy leader
Meanwhile NZ First leader, Winston Peters, says his party will be back to contest the next election. Audio
Labour's Annette King on Helen Clark's decision to step down
Outgoing Police Minister tells Geoff Robinson she is not interested in the leadership of the Labour Party. Audio
National Promises To Tackle Violent Crime Figures
New figures showed an 11 percent jump in violent crime in the year to June. Audio
Commissioner Offers Taser Support
The Police Minister says the Police Commissioner has made a decision in principle to support the use of tasers. Audio
Road Tolls
Bill English and Transport Minister Annette King discuss plans for tolls to pay for roading infrastructure. Audio
Road Tolls
Bill English and Transport Minister Annette King discuss plans for tolls to pay for roading infrastructure. Audio
Politicians Already Squabbling Over Referendum Date
Parliament's Clerk is checking signatures before declaring whether people opposed to the legislation have got enough signatures. Audio
Criminal Procedure Bill
The Criminal Procedure Bill passed through its committee stages last night. Audio
Police Powers in Domestic Violence Situations
The police will soon be able to issue on the spot short-term safety orders in domestic violence situations. Audio
