25 Nov 2021

National's leadership spill: Collins is gone

From Lately, 10:18 pm on 25 November 2021

Another National Party Leader ousted in the ongoing play for leadership. Judith Collins has lost the top job, following a shambolic day for the party. The vote of no confidence came after Ms Collins demoted former leader Simon Bridges late last night, when she says she became aware of serious accusations of misconduct dating back several years. Shane Reti is the interim leader before the caucus selects a replacement next Tuesday. Bridget Burke wraps todays extraordinary events

Simon Bridges addresses media after Judith Collins loses her leadership

Simon Bridges addresses media after Judith Collins loses her leadership Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver