Bill English
The Prime Minister accused of behaving irresponsibly
The Prime Minister has been accused of behaving irresponsibly by spreading anecdotes about Kiwis not being able to fill jobs because they can't pass the required drug tests. Video, Audio
PM Bill English says unemployed need to stop taking drugs
The Prime Minister says he hears from employers two or three times a week that they are struggling to find enough New Zealanders to fill job vacancies, in many cases because they would not pass a drug… Audio
VIDEO: PM responds to criticism over housing crisis
Video - A blowout in the budget to put homeless people up in short term accommodation is only a small part of the total being spent on emergency housing, Prime Minister Bill English says. Video
Labour slams emergency housing budget blowout
Labour leader Andrew Little says the cost blowout in the emergency housing benefit is proof the Government is completely out of touch on the number of New Zealanders affected by the housing crisis. Audio
PM not worried about housing grant blowout, not a sign of housing crisis
Prime Minister Bill English says he's not worried about a housing grant budget blowout. The Government spent almost four times its annual budget allocation, puttin homeless people up in hotels and… Audio
'Let the game keep moving'- Parliament's referee
David Carter never aspired to be Speaker but since 2013 he's been in charge of keeping MPs in check in the House. Video, Audio
'Let the game keep moving'- Parliament's referee
David Carter never aspired to be Speaker but since 2013 he's been in charge of keeping MPs in check in the House.
Video, AudioState sector watchdog might out unacceptably high pay rises
The State Services Commission will, from now on, name and shame any government-owned organisation that ignores its advice and gives huge pay rises to its chief executive. Audio
Bill English talks about his meeting with Malcolm Turnbull
Bill English says he won't be courting Winston Peters but won't rule out awarding him the Deputy PM position post election. He also says Australia does listen to our representations on issues like New… Video, Audio
Oscar Kightley calls on NZ to help Manus, Nauru refugees
The actor Oscar Kightley says New Zealand should be calling out Australia over human rights abuses in its offshore detention centres for refugees. Audio
We have a government, still
After 13 hours of debate on the Prime Minister's Statement the House voted 'aye' on a motion of confidence in the Government. Video, Audio
We have a government, still
After 13 hours of debate on the Prime Minister's Statement the House voted 'aye' on a motion of confidence in the Government.
Video, AudioAustralian PM accused of 'weasel words' on Kiwi detentions
A civil liberties lawyer has accused the Australian Prime Minister of using "weasel words" over detaining and deporting New Zealanders.
NZ & Australia PMs want to breathe life into stalled TPP deal
Bill English and Malcolm Turnbull have agreed to work together to try and bring back to life the stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Video, Audio
NZ and Australia to work together to salvage TPP - English
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to work together to try to breathe life into the stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
Turnbull and English meet amid global turmoil
The Australian Prime Minister arrives in New Zealand today for his first meeting with Bill English against the chaotic backdrop of an unpredictable US president and a collapsed trade deal.
PM expects everything to be thrown at fire today
Prime Minister Bill English says emergency services are going to throw everything at the fire today. He says the additional contribution from the government is the army personnel Audio
Bill English says a local civil emergency will be declared
The Prime Minister Bill English says a local civil emergency will be officially declared sometime tonight. Audio
Bike shed challenges
Andrew Little calls out Bill English on housing, Annette King challenges Jonathan Coleman on mental health and Jan Logie questions the Government on domestic violence. Audio
Bike shed challenges
Andrew Little calls out Bill English on housing, Annette King challenges Jonathan Coleman on mental health and Jan Logie questions the Government on domestic violence.
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