Russel Norman
Greens say National must come clean about asset sales
The Green Party says a letter it's received from the Chief Ombudsman has added to its concerns the public is not being told the full story about National's plans to sell state assets. Audio
Minor leaders debate
Two days to go and it could be that this election won't be decided on Saturday night - but by which of the minor parties end up in a position to make a deal. Under MMP, the positions of the minor… Audio
Greens urge Key to reveal advice on state asset sales
The Green party says information about the planned sale of state assets is being suppressed just days out from the election. Audio
Political Party Leader Interview - Russel Norman
Kathryn Ryan interviews Green party co-leader Russel Norman. Audio
Greens focus on water quality before polling day
The Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, has paddled the last river of his tour on dirty rivers. Dr Norman says water is the main environmental issue this election, and is one of the party's three… Audio
Green Party co-leader's statement on billboard attacks
Russel Norman tells reporters a Green Party member co-ordinated the defacement of National Party billboards. Audio
PM's complaint to police labelled heavy-handed
The National Party leader's complaint to the police over the recording of his conversation with the Act candidate John Banks is being labelled heavy-handed and an obvious attempt to shut the matter… Audio
Green Party transport policy
Co-leader Russel Norman announces the policy in Auckland on Monday. Audio
Greens co-leader discusses tea party tape
Russel Norman says John Key and John Banks expected their conversation at a cafe on Friday would be private - but if there is nothing to worry about, a recording of it should be made public. Audio
National's environment policy fatally flawed: Greens
The Green Party says the National Party's new environment policy shows a lack of courage to truly tackle problems. Audio
Green Party proposes public KiwiSaver provider
The Green Party is proposing a public KiwiSaver provider, which it says would boost peoples' retirement savings by up to $64,000. The party's co-leader, Russel Norman, says a public provider would… Audio
National concedes asset sale price may disappoint
The National Party is conceding that its partial asset sales may not raise as much money as it hoped. Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, says now is the time to drop the whole idea altogether. Audio
Green Party launch election campaign
Co-leaders Russel Norman and Metiria Turei talk to reporters about the party's savings proposal and other policies, state assets and who they can work with post-election. Audio
Green Party co-leader addresses business leaders
Russel Norman takes the theme of sustainability in his address to a business conference. Audio
Fiscal cost if ETS review recommendations are taken up
Suggested changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme could cost taxpayers an extra half a billion dollars. Audio
Shell companies batter NZ's business reputation
The Commerce Minister says foreigners using New Zealand registered companies to commit money-laundering, tax evasion and fraud have battered the country's reputation as a good place to do business. Audio
Concerned about the use of Fracking in NZ
Josh Fox, director of Gasland a documentary which exposes the health impacts of Fracking or horizontal hydraulic fracturing where a mixture of water, sand and chemicals is injected at extreme pressure… Audio
Treasury staffers accept 200-plus gifts
New papers show Treasury officials have accepted more than 200 gifts in the past year mostly from the major banks. Audio
Scope of Labour's capital gains tax is likely to be widened
The scope of Labour's capital gains tax is likely to be widened beyond just investment properties. Audio
Thousands of New Zealanders drinking contaminated water
A Ministry of Health report on drinking water shows thousands of people are drinking water with unacceptable levels of E. coli. Audio