Shane Jones
Plans to exempt Maori from new fisheries law are cancelled
The Maori Party says it won't support a government bill that will bar Maori fishing companies from using foreign ships with low-wage crews. Audio
Jones criticises Maori Party fundraiser using John Key
The Labour Party is condemning a Maori Party fundraiser where attendees paid 5 thousand dollars to attend a dinner which had John Key as the key note speaker. Audio
ComCom investigations into Countdown continues
Meanwhile the Commerce Commission's probe into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour at Countdown continues. Audio
Shane Jones takes issue with the Green party
Barely has the election date been set and already signs of friction between Labour and the Green Party are emerging. The firebrand Labour MP, Shane Jones set it all off. He called the Green Party's… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 12 March 2014
Anadarko unlikely to test drill another Otago oil hole; Interpol identify stolen passport holders; Shane Jones takes issue with the Green party; GCSB denies it had help from NSA in shaping NZ law; Sex… Audio
Jones at meeting with commission
Countdown says it will cooperate with the inquiry and has nothing else to add. Audio
Attacks on Countdown continue
The Labour MP, Shane Jones, continued to criticise the Countdown chain in Parliament yesterday, saying he is speaking on behalf of suppliers who are too afraid to complain. Audio
Shane Jones' letter to Commerce Commission released
Shane Jones joins Morning Report to discuss the recent release of his letter to the Commerce Commission regarding the "extortionary behaviour" of Countdown. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 19 February 2014
Did Auckland Council go too far in spending review?; Anger over use of parliamentary privilege; Shane Jones' letter to Commerce Commission released; Wells challenges for a medal in Sochi; Former… Audio
NZ suppliers operating under climate of fear and intimidation
The Labour Party MP, Shane Jones, is asking the Commerce Commission to look into claims of extortionate behaviour by a national supermarket chain. Audio
Labour claims supermarket extorting suppliers
The Labour Party MP, Shane Jones, is claiming that an Australian owned supermarket chain is blackmailing New Zealand businesses because of lower than expected profit margins. Audio
A blackmail claim in Parliament
The Labour Party MP, Shane Jones, has made claims in Parliament that an Australian owned supermarket chain is blackmailing New Zealand businesses because of lower than expected profit margins. Audio
Labour is vying for all seven Maori seats
The leaders of the Labour, National, Green and Maori Parties will travel to Ratana Pa near Whanganui today, vying for the Maori vote. Audio
Criticism mounts over Bangladeshi ferry build
Criticism of the Government is mounting for getting a ferry built in Bangladesh instead of New Zealand. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade commissioned the aid-funded ferry for the territory of… Audio
Convicted rapist allowed to run as Far North Mayor
The mayoral campaign of Allan Titford is to come under government scrutiny after it emerged he ran for office after being convicted on rape and violence charges. Audio
Labour's leadership candidates go head to head
Labour's leadership candidates go head to head after last husting meeting. Audio
Labour Party leaders debate
There are three candidates and only one job - so who will be the next leader of the Labour party, and possibly the next Prime Minister? New Lynn MP David Cunliffe, Wellington Central MP Grant… Audio
Labour vowing unity whichever leader chosen
The New Zealand Labour party says it has to learn from the Australian election and unite behind whichever leader it chooses this week. The three candidates Grant Robertson, Shane Jones and David… Audio
The Labour party leadership battle
Labour deputy leader and Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson and list MP Shane Jones explain why they should be elected as the party's new leader and how they would take on Prime Minister John Key. Audio
Shane Jones to contest Labour Party leadership
Shane Jones says he may be the underdog, but thinks he has the right skills to be the leader. Audio