The government has announced changes to the laws surrounding citizens arrests - but how would this law work in practice, and could retailers be put even further in harms way? 

Also, the government is introducing legislation to allow for a four year term - but only if the public supports it at referendum. Will they?

Labour's police spokesperson and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday. 

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It's a fact that has dumbfounded some of Wellington's city councillors. Why does the heart of New Zealand's government, the Parliamentary precinct, have the same heritage status as a giant rusting oil tank on the other side of the city?

Derelict buildings with heritage status are something Wellingtonians have discussed for years, and now the Wellington City Council is supportive of the government changing the law.

To discuss the issue, NZ Herald's Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter. 

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Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst are a power couple – both having worked extensively in film, theatre and television and both being recognised with Royal Honours.

The pair are in Wellington this week for the start of a nationwide tour of their new show In Other Words, which follows the story of a lifelong love affected by the onset of dementia. 

The pair joined Nick Mills to talk about the show, which opens at Circa Theatre on Thursday.

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A new group is calling on the government to investigate a new road between Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa - aiming to do away with the current accident-prone Remutaka Hill Road in favour of a safer toll road. 

The group has investigated four options and estimates a new route could halve the 33-minute journey between Featherston and Upper Hutt. 

The most expensive option would cost $1.4 billion and would involve building through a valley towards a 320m-high tunnel. 

The group's leader Simon Casey joined Nick Mills to discuss the idea. 

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Defence Minister Judith Collins says it's time the government properly funded the New Zealand Defence Force, after what she says is 35 years of inadequate funding.

It comes as the Chinese stage live-firing operations in the Tasman Sea, without having alerted the government first. 

To discuss the issue, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. 

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Wellington bar owner Greig Wilson is in a dispute with the Wellington City Council after being told he couldn't distribute pamphlets advertising his bars during O-week at Victoria University. 

Wilson says he's distributed the flyers for years - but the Victoria University of Wellington Students Association complained to the council's licensing team that the flyers promoted a drinking environment with minimal pastoral and safety services.

The council subsequently wrote to Wilson, saying "from the inspectorates and police point of view, we believe that licensees must not be targeting students to draw them to their bars”.

Wilson, who owns popular bars including Vinyl and Shady Lady, says he is now seeking legal advice and spoke to Nick Mills about the situation.

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The Crusaders beat the Hurricanes in Christchurch last weekend in the opening match of this year's Super Rugby season - how did they perform, and what are the expectations for the Cane's clash with the Fijian Drua this weekend? 

Also, the Wellington Phoenix take on top-of-the-table Auckland FC this weekend. Could the Phoenix come out on top, and is there any chance they can make the playoff?  

To answer those questions, Sky Sport rugby commentator Grant Nisbett and Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff. 

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Vision for Wellington - the advocacy group led by some of the capital's high-flyers, has held its first event in Wellington. Acclaimed director James Cameron told the crowd of 1000 that the film industry could be the answer to Wellington's growth. Is it?  

Also, three powerful Chinese warships are currently sailing through the Tasman Sea - but the Chinese haven't told the New Zealand government what their intentions are. How should the government respond? 

PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons and lawyer and political commentator Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. 

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An investigation into Census data provided to third-party organisations has found there weren't enough safeguards around the data - and now there are fears it will impact Kiwis trust in the Census. Will it?

Also, there are calls for a review of Destiny Church's charitable status after a protest against a Rainbow story time event in Auckland over the weekend. Is it time for a wide-ranging review of charity settings, and should the church have charity status?

To answer those questions, Labour's Health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday. 

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Controversial Wellington lobby group Vision for Wellington is hosting an event tonight with one of the world's most successful filmmakers - James Cameron. 

The group aims to advocate for Wellington's future - but what actually is the group's vision? 

Also, why are Wellington motorcyclists upset over a council decision?

NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter.

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