Phil Goff
Private adviser says government's savings worth millions
The Auditor General's office is considering whether to begin an inquiry into the Government's appointment of ministerial advisers after revelations about what they're being paid. Audio
Focus on Politics for 22 May 2009
It's just three weeks to the Mt Albert by-election, an election the Labour Party must win to retain the seat it has held since its formation. Audio
'Rankin effect' blamed for delaying supercity decision
The furor over Christine Rankin's appointment has seemingly made the Cabinet think twice about Auckland's transition agency. Audio
Labour questions PM's judgement
Phil Goff says the PM should be questioning his own judgment in choosing Melissa Lee to contest the Mt Albert seat. Audio
John Key defends Melissa Lee
Phil Goff says the Prime Minister should be questioning his judgement in choosing Melissa Lee. Audio
Napier prepares for police officer's funeral
Parliament observed a minute of silence as a mark of respect for Senior Constable Len Snee who was killed on Thursday. Audio
Goff says time for rethink on gun policy
The police admit they have no way of knowing how many potential Jan Molenaars remain in the community. Audio
Maori Party MPs barred from Fiji Visit
The Maori Party says its ministers will follow John Key's order not to travel to Fiji. Audio
New flu powers to be used only in worst case scenario
The government says in a worst case scenario it could use special emergency powers to combat the Swine Flu outbreak. Audio
Michael Cullen gives last speech to Parliament
After almost 28 years in Parliament, the former Finance Minister, Michael Cullen has bowed out of politics. Audio
Finance Minister and Labour Leader on tax cuts
The Finance Minister yesterday painted a bleak picture of rising debt and said spending must be reined in. Audio
Defence Minister and Labour Leader on defence review
The Government's defence review hasn't yet got under way bit it's already being accused of cost-cutting. Audio
Ministry's Defence review
The Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says the sale of some of the army's light armoured vehicles will be considered. Audio
Cullen quits politics to join NZ Post
The former Labour Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Michael Cullen is to give up politics at the end of the month. Audio
Labour leader Phill Goff on conflict of interest claims
Labour wants answers from National over conflict of interest claims. Audio
Government threatens to ban Labour from job meetings
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Labour leader Phil Goff joined Morning Report. Audio
Govt review of the Overseas Investment Act
The Government says it wants to make New Zealand more attractive to foreign investment by simplifying the act. Audio
Labour vows to reclaim West Coast
The Labour Party winds up a three-day visit to the West Coast today, vowing to reclaim its former stronghold. Audio
Labour leader Phil Goff
The Government has announced a review of the overseas investment rules, in attempt to lure more foreign investors here. Audio
Knighthoods reinstatement
The reinstatement will be ready by June, for a new round of Queen's Birthday honours. Audio
