Nick Smith

The Ministry of Social Development has admitted spending much more on contractors and consultants than it first told the public. The Ministry had said it spent $17 million this year, and $33 million… Audio

Police are reopening an investigation into the death of Libby McKay, after her Mother raised doubts about how she died. Libby McKay aged 27 died after suffering a serious head injury in 2013, in… Audio

The controversial waka-jumping bill has crossed its final hurdle to become law. The legislation is designed to stop MPs from ditching their party - to New Zealand First, it's a trophy; to the Greens… Audio

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Winston Peters says he had a lapse of memory and has taken back his claim all NZ First party members had signed a contract that would require them to pay a $300,000 fine if they are expelled or resign… Audio

New Zealand First MPs have signed a contract that will require them to pay a $300,000 fine if they are expelled or resign from the caucus but stay on in Parliament. National Party MP Nick Smith has… Audio

This year's Census has a ten percent hole in it with only 90 percent of New Zealanders filling in the forms. It means officials are having to delay publishing the data by five months while they try to… Audio

Nick Smith says Rose Renton rubbed poison in his hair and clothes, but she maintains she only ever touched him lightly. The case opened in the Nelson District Court today before two justices of the… Video, Audio

The 'waka jumping' bill has raises a practical balancing act between electoral integrity and parliamentary privilege.  Audio

Nick Smith was the Canterbury Television chairman when the CTV building collapsed. He was the sole survivor of 17 staff members. He spoke to John Campbell. Video, Audio