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Political panel: Jane Clifton and Ben Thomas on Jami-Lee Ross going rogue
Jane Clifton and Ben Thomas discuss an exhausting week of politics in terms of the fall out, the motives and where it leaves the National Party in the eyes of the public. Explosive revelations have… Audio
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National goes to Diwali despite criticism
The National Party has turned out in full force at Auckland's Diwali festival today, despite leaked comments that drew ire from the Indian community.
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Reality bites for Jami-Lee Ross
Opinion - There are signs that National's civil war has forced a reality check for both the party and Jami-Lee Ross, writes Bryce Edwards.
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Gallery: The week in politics
There was only one story in town this week and that was the exposure of the National Party and its leadership to a range of hugely damaging accusations.
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A week in Politics
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Week in Politics: No quick fix for National's woes
Analysis - With a police investigation under way and a by-election still to take place there's no way National will be able to shut down the Jami-Lee Ross scandal, writes Peter Wilson.
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Focus on Politics: Bombshells and blowback
Audio 19 Oct 2018There was only one story in town this week and that was the exposure of the National Party and its leadership to a range of hugely damaging accusations by its former MP Jami-Lee Ross. He has unleashed… Audio
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Jami-Lee Ross says he will remain in Parliament
Rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross has dropped another string of bombshells, pledging to remain in Parliament, admitting to having an affair with a married MP and releasing a second secret recording.
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National MP Mark Mitchell on Jami-Lee Ross
National MP Mark Mitchell responds to the news that Jami-Lee Ross won't resign, and talks about the latest secret tape released. Video, Audio
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Jami-Lee Ross admits affairs, will not resign.
In the past half hour rogue MP Jamie Lee Ross has released a second secret recording of a conversation he has had with National leader Simon Bridges. Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us. Video, Audio
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A week of Simon and Jami-lee
The phrase first coined by British PM Harold Wilson "a week is a long time in politics" couldn't be more apt for the New Zealand National Party this week. Political journalist Richard Harman sums up… Audio
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China influence: 'The money comes with strings attached'
An academic who specialises in studying China's political influence in New Zealand says politicians need to upskill to prevent foreign government interference. Audio
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Senior Indian diplomat 'very hurt' by Bridges-Ross comments
The High Commissioner of India in NZ says he's deeply disappointed to hear Jami-Lee Ross and Simon Bridges say Chinese MPs are more valuable than Indian MPs.
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Ross recording: India High Commissioner 'deeply disappointed'
Audio 19 Oct 2018The Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand says he's deeply hurt and disappointed by comments from Jami-Lee Ross and Simon Bridges that Chinese MPs are more valuable than Indian MPs. On Wednesday, Mr… Audio
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National's turbulent political week - analysis
The National Party has opened itself up to the accusation that influence in politics can be bought, says Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. In the phone recording Jami-Lee Ross released this week… Audio
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National candidate's statement on Jami-Lee Ross
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says National's opened itself up to the accusation influence in politics can be bought. In a phone recording Jami-Lee Ross released this week of a conversation… Audio
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Jami-Lee Ross saga a 'new low' - Winston Peters
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Jami-Lee Ross saga represents a new low in New Zealand politics. And he says it raises serious questions about whether people can buy their way into New… Audio
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Ross recording exposes 'cash for candidacy' policy - Peters
The National Party has opened itself up to the accusation that influence in politics can be bought, says Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
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Bridges grilled by reporters at A&P Show visit
The National Party and its executive have yet to respond to claims its president brokered a confidentiality agreement that stopped a woman speaking out about harassment allegations against Jami-Lee… Audio
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Ross v Bridges: Nothing to be won, and a whole lot to be lost
Opinion - Many questions over the National Party's $100k donation still need to be answered, but the battle being waged is harmful for New Zealand Politics, writes Andrew Geddis.
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Frenzy in the corridors, meanwhile inside the chamber...
It was a frantic week in the corridors of Parliament, with press-conferences and stake-outs. There was also a lot of action inside the chamber. But no-one was much watching Audio
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'Bridges was pretty distraught about the whole episode' - Maureen Pugh
West Coast-based National List MP Maureen Pugh admits she was furious when she heard a recording of party leader Simon Bridges referring to her as "f…ing useless".
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West Coast locals on whether Maureen Pugh is 'f***ing useless'
The former Westland Mayor was National's candidate for the West Coast - Tasman electorate in the 2014 election and is now a list MP. What do people in her area think? Video, Audio
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Texts between Jami-Lee Ross and Greg Hamilton revealed
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has released a text exchange he had with party secretary Greg Hamilton about donations at the centre of the controversay engulfing the party.
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Who is Zhang Yikun, the alleged donor of $100,000 to National?
Zhang Yikun has rubbed shoulders with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Audio