Chris Hipkins

The Police Minister rejects the idea the government has been slow to act on gangs and doesn't accept they have bowed to political pressure.

Under new plans to crack down on gangs, police will have… Audio

One of Parliament's best exponents of the skills of gladiatorial quizzes offers advice on "surviving Question Time". Video, Audio

Being a minister involves many difficult skills that other MPs don’t need. The most crucial might be questions. Answering them well has very little to do with performing ministerial duties well, but… Audio

The new Police Minister acknowledges crime statistics will be a partial measure of whether he's making a difference in the job.

Chris Hipkins has taken over from Poto Williams who was moved on… Video, Audio

The brand new Police Minister says he has a plan to give the front line officers more pratical powers, amid rising violence and gang tensions. 

It's been just over a week since Chris Hipkins took… Audio

Another jab is on the agenda for those most at risk of serious illness from Covid.

The additional booster shot has been recommended by the Ministry of Health vaccine advisory group and is intended… Video, Audio

Beloved Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury is busy as ever. He's about to hit the road with his nationwide Snapchat Dude Live! tour. The 15-stop tour, which kicks off in New Plymouth next Sunday, will see… Audio

Why is the Budget usually on a Thursday, why just before a sitting break, and why is the debate on it usually interrupted by urgent business? Audio

Many principals are hoping the government will use this month's Budget to scrap the decile system and introduce the equity index, which has been promised as a replacement for several years.

They… Audio

The government is extending its support for 38,000 apprentices in jobs and training.

It's one of a number of big-ticket items in Budget 2022.

The actual rate of subsidy will decrease to $500 dollars… Audio

This week in Parliament features a continuation of debate on major health reform, as well as the coming of a new MP and the departure of a high profile MP who has brought the curtain down on his… Audio

Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins is continuing to champion masks, after some requirements were loosened.

New Zealand is now at the orange traffic light setting, which means all gathering limits have… Audio

Long Covid sufferers and researchers are calling for urgent support and warning employers to start planning for the possibility that the virus could impact their workforce in ways they have not… Audio

From August, the 1pm press conferences won't be the same, after Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced he'll step down at the end of July.

Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins has… Audio

This week's reduction for Road User Charges shows Parliament is always the source of power and of cash. Audio