Poto Williams

A year ago, a trial of armed police teams was scrapped with opponents adopting the slogan ‘Arms Down.’ One year on, some in the media are now amplifying calls for arming all officers after the death… Audio

Not a single cent has been cashed out from the Government's $23 million loan scheme for those living in earthquake-prone apartments.

Official figures show no one has even got so far as to apply for a… Audio

Temporary accommodation services in Westport are to be activated for those with homes damaged by severe weather, including extensive flooding.

Flooding beginning last Friday afternoon has left many… Audio

Tenant advocates warn it can't be left to renters to make sure landlords follow the new Healthy Home Standards.

As it stands, it will be up to tenants to start legal proceedings if a landord isn't… Audio

The Police Minister won't reveal the extent of criminal activity at ten motels providing emergency housing.

Poto Williams says its not in the public interest to release that information, but internal… Audio

The Labour Government has been accused of having one rule for private landlords and another for itself when it comes to meeting its own healthy homes standards.

Fewer than one in five state homes… Audio

Both the police and government are claiming a successful firearms buy-back, despite having no up-to-date estimate of how many guns they expected to be handed in.

Figures supplied by the Police… Audio

The government is to introduce firearms legislation preventing certain people from accessing, being around, or using firearms, in a bid to combat gun crime. It will allow authorities to impose a… Audio

The police minister says this morning's armed incident in Auckland was a gang conflict between the Mongols and the Headhunters.

Poto Williams says she is concerned by an apparent rise in gang… Audio

"Free subject to conditions" - that would be the security status of terror suspect Suhayra Aden in the community if she returns to New Zealand, according to a senior government minister.

It looks… Audio

The Minister of Police is warning officers they should be taking photos of the public only when it is within the bounds of the law. 

RNZ has revealed the Police are approaching innocent young people… Audio

Police have been criticised after information revealed almost half of reported hate crimes are being wrongly downgraded from a criminal offence, to either "incidents" -- in which no crime was… Audio

Ministers differ over the need for an independent investigation into the Whakaari/White Island rescue and recovery mission.

A major WorkSafe inquiry has charged 13 parties after examining events… Audio

Our unexpectedly revenant Parliament has been back for a week of action with a very reduced job description. The House outlines the highlights and the job size. Audio

As a debate goes from electoral to eviscerating The House captures the moments