David Cunliffe
Politicians urged to scrutinise banks
The Reserve Bank Governor says he won't force commercial banks to lower short term interest rates but is suggesting Parliament could interrogate the banks further. Audio
Banks warned Parliament could act to force rates lower
Labour's finance spokesperson, David Cunliffe, is a member of the finance and expenditure select committee and has warned banks that Parliament may get involved if they don't sharpen up. Audio
Banking sector targeted by parliamentary committee
The banking sector has received a sharp message from Parliament - stop gouging the market and hampering economic recovery as the rest of the country struggles through the recession. Audio
Labour Party reaction to the budget announcement
Joining us is the Labour Party's finance spokesperson, David Cunliffe. Audio
Parliament still debating supercity legislation
Tonight Parliament is still under urgency and Labour is fillibustering. Audio
Government may suspend superannuation fund payments
The Finance Minister Bill English says the government may suspend contributions to the Super Fund. Audio
David Cunliffe
Labour is accusing the Government of hiding worsening forecasts for unemployment. Audio
More on the Keys plan to bail out iconic NZ companies
With the Act Leader Rodney Hide and Labour party's finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. Audio
New houses new schools and new roads
A half billion dollar infrustructure package designed to buffer the New Zealand economy was unveiled yesterday. Audio
Infrastructure package tinkering around the edges - Labour
Finance Minister Bill English says the Government knows it's beyond it's power to turn around the recession on its own. Audio
Government reveals measures to stimulate economy
New schools and 69 state houses will be built and five large state-highway projects fast-tracked under the Government's package. Audio
Australia stimulus package puts pressure on NZ Govt
Australia's multi billion dollar economic stimulus package is putting renewed pressure on the NZ government to do more here. Audio
More Kiwis likely to return from Oz because of recession
Out-of-work NZers returning home from Australia as times get tougher there could help swell the ranks of the unemployed here. Audio
Government spending cut plans
Finance Minister Bill English and Labour's finance spokesperson David Cunliffe comment. Audio
Government spending plans
Labour says the Government's plans for boosting the economy are adequate. Audio
7 million dollar economy injection - Will it help?
The figure was revealed yesterday at the same time as the United States injected an extra 800 billion dollars into its economy. Audio
New Labour leader Phil Goff
Phil Goff was yesterday elected unopposed to replace Helen Clark as Labour leader. Audio
Resident Doctors Association
The union representing junior doctors says public hospitals in Auckland are about to face a worsening shortage of doctors. Audio
Cunliffe Comments on Public Hospital Productivity
Labour's health spokesperson David Cunliffe. Audio
Labour announces health policy
Health spokesperson David Cunlilffe says economic times forced Labour to postpone plans to make doctors' visits cheaper. Audio
