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'Confronting': National Party election loss review
The National Party caucus is meeting today to discuss the findings of a review that investigated its crushing defeat in last year's election, but MPs remain tight-lipped about the report's contents.
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It's newsworthy, I swear
When Simon Bridges called the Speaker "a twat" in Parliament, media pondered whether this unparliamentary insult was fit to print - and broadcast. They all decided it was - with one surprising… Audio
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Baptism of fire for new master
Parliament can be like a raucous schoolroom where some boys consider new teachers are fair game. When does a robust contest cross a line into unreasonable behaviour? Video, Audio
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Week in Politics: Reserve Bank told to help with house prices
Analysis: The government wants the Reserve Bank to curb house prices, Parliament passes the Māori wards bill, and an MP gets away with a rude word in the House.
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Claims of police softness 'completely wrong', commissioner says
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says attacks on police by National MP Simon Bridges have no factual basis.
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Debate on police work welcome as long as it's 'fair and even' - Coster
NZ Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says there is no trade off when it comes to prosecuting serious crime and is standing by his approach.
Coster has been the subject of a number of pointed attacks… Audio
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Green MP's partner's visa application under scrutiny
Opposition MPs are questioning whether there had been any special treatment from immigration officials in regards to Ricardo Menéndez March's partner's application.
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Bridges vs Coster in fiery exchange: 'Be that firm with gang members'
Senior National Party MP Simon Bridges has continued his attack on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster in a fiery Justice Select Committee this morning.
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Simon Bridges, Police Commissioner face off over gangs
The so-called "wokester" Police Commissioner has gone head to head with National MP Simon Bridges.
The pair clashed in several heated exchanges in a select committee today, over the police's approach… Video, Audio
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Bridges vs Coster in fiery exchange: 'Be that firm with gang members'
Senior National Party MP Simon Bridges has continued his attack on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster in a fiery Justice Select Committee this morning.
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Police Commissioner grilled by opposition MPs
The Police Commissioner, Andrew Coster, has been grilled by opposition MPs on the police's approach to gangs in a select sommittee this morning.
He had several heated exchanges with National's… Audio
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MPs storm out of Parliament in spat with Speaker
National Party MPs Simon Bridges and Paul Goldsmith stormed out of Parliament after a spat with the Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard. Video
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MPs storm out of Parliament in spat with Speaker
National Party MPs Simon Bridges and Paul Goldsmith stormed out of Parliament, while Bridges shouted 'twat' to Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard. Video
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Bid to change Māori wards bill name to 'screw the scrum' fails
Suggestions to rename a bill on Māori wards to include the words ‘ignore the public vote’, ‘screw the scrum’ and ‘under-arm delivery’ have been ruled out of order at Parliament. Audio
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Speaker spat: Goldsmith, Bridges storm out of chamber
The National Party has again butted heads with Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard - with expletives flying across the debating chamber.
The shenanigans reflect the rocky relationship between them.
… Video, Audio
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Police bust: 11 arrests, cash, gold bars, guns found
A four month long police investigation has ended with 11 arrests and the discovery of masses of cash, gold bars and luxury goods.
Police have raided more than 21 locations, including the Auckland… Video, Audio
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Collins on Bridges' wokester jibe: 'I wouldn't call someone that'
National Party leader Judith Collins says justice spokesperson Simon Bridges should direct criticism to ministers not the police commissioner, who he labelled a "wokester".
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Moriori Treaty settlement passes first reading
Moriori were filled with relief and emotion yesterday as the first reading of their Treaty settlement was passed in Parliament.
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Collins on Bridges' wokester jibe: 'I wouldn't call someone that'
National Party leader Judith Collins says justice spokesperson Simon Bridges should direct criticism to ministers not the police commissioner, who he labelled a "wokester". Audio
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Judith Collins would 'absolutely' bring back Armed Response Teams
The Opposition has launched an unprecedented attack on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster on Tuesday, with National Party MP Simon Bridges calling him a "wokester" and saying he is not tough enough on… Audio
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Bridges says police force 'much more about being hip'
National Party justice spokesperson Simon Bridges is doubling down on his criticism against Police Commissioner Andrew Coster.
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Police crackdown on guns held by organised crime groups and gangs
Police have just announced their expected nationwide crackdown on guns held by organised crime groups and gangs.
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Māori wards: The differing views explained
While there's no shortage of Māori in the Beehive, it has long been a struggle for tangata whenua to be represented at a local government level. Meriana Johnsen explains the issue.
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The Week in Politics: David Parker's long journey
Analysis: Replacing the Resource Management Act will take years, the prime minister faces vaccine questions in Parliament and a bill to stop the referendum veto on Māori wards.
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Bridges leads National's angry response to Māori wards legislation
National MP Simon Bridges has railed against the government's move to protect Māori wards, describing it as insulting as a Māori man.