Benedict Collins

MPs have heard there's no evidence that the Government's planned child sex offender register will help protect children. And those working with the victims of sexual assault, say the money should… Audio

To this side of the Tasman, where New Zealand's submission to the United Nations on Australia's human rights record has been heavily criticised for being flimsy and weak. Audio

Politicians of all stripes say it is disgraceful that New Zealand First deputy leader Ron Mark told the Korean-born National MP, Melissa Lee to go back to Korea. Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says his deputy Ron Mark has no need to apologise for telling Korean-born National MP Melissa Lee to go back to South Korea if she doesn't like the way… Audio

Unemployment has hit six percent and is forecast to keep rising as the economy slows. Audio

After sitting on the backburner for a decade, the Government is now moving to set up a geographical protection system for wine and spirit makers and it's hoping it will lead to greater premiums in… Audio

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Wellington on Wednesday for a week-long royal visit. Audio

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment is getting ready to tell its staff that it will be restructuring its nationwide mediation network. Audio

The Workplace Safety Minister says his decision to use highly misleading health and safety data proved to be problematic, and that the Government has subsequently ditched it. Audio

The Government repeatedly ignored the advice and concerns of officials and used data it was told could be "highly misleading" when it brought in new health and safety rules. Audio

Andrew Little says it's a disgrace that the chair of a panel reviewing Child Youth and Family is being paid two thousand dollars a day. Political reporter Benedict Collins has more. Audio

The head of the panel that is carrying out a review of Child, Youth and Family is being paid two-thousand dollars a day by the Government. Audio

Despite the dairy industry's grumblings about the Trans Pacific Partnership not living up to expectations many primary industries are celebrating the signing of the deal. Political reporter Benedict… Audio

The Green Party says the problems at the Corrections Department are far more widespread than those revealed in a new report into the escape to South America of murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith. Audio

The Local Government Minister Paula Bennett says the country has moved on from leaky homes and builders could be allowed to sign off on more of their own work, but the industry is warning her not to… Audio

AgResearch is in a state of chaos according to the Labour Party. Audio

In just two months time New Zealanders will be voting on four alternative flag designs which could possibly replace the country's current flag. Audio

The Immigration Minister has dismissed calls for the Government to do more to assist climate change refugees from the Pacific as colonialistic, white person's guilt. Audio

RNZ political journalist Benedict Collins interviews ACT Party leader David Seymour about Red Peak, the media and keeping bars open during the Rugby World Cup. Audio

It's been revealed in Parliament that the private prison operator Serco has been let off hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for serious contract breaches. Audio