Bill English
'The mandate National has is clearly stronger than Labour’ – English
National leader Bill English says his party is keen to work with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, and expects there will be direct discussions between the leaders in the coming days. Video, Audio
Bill English celebrates electoral result and thanks supporters
National leader Bill English: "The voters have spoken and now we have the responsibility of working to give New Zealand a strong and stable government." Video, Audio
National ahead of Labour with two days left in campaign
There are just two days to go in the election campaign and National has moved into a clear lead in RNZ's latest Poll of Polls. Audio
Final leaders' debate a subdued showdown
With just two days to go before New Zealand goes to the polls, National has surged ahead of Labour in RNZ's Poll of Polls. National has a 44 percent average, compared with Labour, at 40 percent. The… Audio
Bill English challenged by Vodafone worker during campaign visit
National Party Leader Bill English was questioned about poverty and then went to a bank, while Labour leader Jacinda Ardern went to a foodbank and a union meeting. Video, Audio
National Party leader Bill English on Nine to Noon
National Party leader Bill English makes his case for Saturday's election in an extended interview with Kathryn Ryan. Video, Audio
National urges voters to snub minor parties
National is telling voters they shouldn't bother voting for minor parties. Yesterday on the campaign trail Bill English said voters should cut out the middle man and simply vote for one of the two… Audio
More than 100k votes cast yesterday as campaigns ramp up
The National and Labour leaders stayed true to form today, with Bill English campaigning in the true-blue Kaikoura electorate, while Jacinda Ardern was in the capital. Audio
More than 100k votes cast yesterday as campaigns ramp up
The National and Labour leaders stayed true to form today, with Bill English campaigning in the true-blue Kaikoura electorate, while Jacinda Ardern was in the capital. Video, Audio
English defends immigration rules after suicide claim
The National Party leader has defended changes to immigration rules after an international student said they contributed to her friend's suicide.
Packhouse worker grills English on minimum wage
Bill English was put on the spot at a Gisborne Fruit packing plant yesterday when packhouse worker Robin Lane took on the National Party leader. Robin Lane told the National leader low-wage workers… Audio
Bill English grilled on wages in Gisborne
Workers at a Gisborne packhouse have challenged Bill English at a visit that was supposed to be stress-free for the National Party leader. Audio
Bill English answers questions in a Gisborne packhouse
Bill English grilled on wages in Gisborne Audio
Early voting shifts election campaign into higher gear
Political parties are shifting into another gear with ten days now remaining before the general election. Audio
Bill English defends National's HomeStart boost plan
National is pledging to double the HomeStart grant to $20,000. Leader Bill English joins us to discuss the policy. Audio
National offers first home-buyers extra leg-up
The National Party has announced it would double the grants it gives to first home buyers who meet the homestart criteria, if it is re-elected to power. Leader Bill English says a couple on the… Audio
Party leaders' favourite bands revealed
It's probably not going to influence anyone's vote, but we love finding out what our politicians are listening to. Video
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Labour announces climate change policy
Climate change was a big topic at The Press debate last night and Jacinda Ardern has unveiled Labour's goal to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Audio
One hungry child is too many - Bill English
The National Party leader was asked to respond to Checkpoint's story that revealed 15 out of a class of 26 children at Kingsford Primary had turned up to school with nothing for lunch. Video, Audio
Mind the generation gap as new poll arrives
Power Play - A focused and feisty third debate took place as updated polling had Labour slowly pulling away from National, writes Jane Patterson.