National
What to make of National's budget "leak"
National has revealed what it says are significant parts of Thursday's Budget but won't confirm if it was a deliberate government leak. It appears to detail spending in 18 areas for the next financial… Audio
Does a Christian Conservative party have a chance?
National MP Alfred Ngaro confirmed today that he is contemplating setting up a Christian values political party. If he were to do so, it could give the National party a potential coalition partner… Audio
National MP in talks about establishing new Christian Party
The prospect of a new breakaway Christian Party is winning support from conservative quarters, but the National Party is downplaying the suggestion. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Hundreds of Queenstown residents face homelessness
Around 300 residents of the former Lakeview holiday park in Queenstown face an uncertain future as plans to develop the site move ahead. The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop in July… Audio
Jane Patterson: There’s a sense Simon Bridges ‘is up against a brick wall’
Simon Bridges' leadership will be in the spotlight tomorrow when National MPs return to Parliament from a two-week break. Our Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint live to discuss the… Video, Audio
Walsh wins 10th straight shot put title
World champion shot-putter Tom Walsh has won his 10th straight title at the national athletics championships in Christchurch.
Bryce Edwards: Judith Collins 'the big rival to watch'
Political scientist Bryce Edwards says the One News-Colmar Brunton poll shows Judith Collins is the "definite replacement" if Simon Bridges is no longer National's leader. Audio
Reserve Bank issue warning over Kiwibuild
The Governor told MPs the central bank is also predicting a "very slow" start to Kiwibuild as the Government's flagship programme continues to come under scrutiny. Audio
National ad labelled "sexist"
The National Party has released a new ad, criticising Kiwibuild. But it's been slammed on social media, with many calling it patronising and a classic case of 'mansplaining'. Audio
National, Labour clash over select committee representation
Labour tried to scramble to get cover for a select committee meeting today after Tamati Coffey called in sick, but the replacement arrived 30 seconds too late and National MPs refused to come back in… Audio
Rocky start for National as MPs return to Parliament
MPs returned to Parliament today less than 24 hours after a key political poll showed the opposition party behind Labour for the first time in more than a decade. And that isn't National leader Simon… Video, Audio
No leadership 'chopping and changing like Labour' for National: Judith Collins
More New Zealanders would prefer Judith Collins as prime minister over her boss Simon Bridges, according to the latest Newshub Reid Research poll. The National MP for Papakura joins Checkpoint live. Audio
National down 3.6 points, Labour up 4.9 points in Newshub poll
A political poll has shown National drop below Labour for the first time in its history. The Newshub-Reid Research poll just released has National dropping 3.6 points to 41.6 - the party's worst… Audio
PM to Waitangi: There’s still so much to do
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to do more for Māori during her speech at Waitangi today. Protest was minimal during the party leaders' speeches, but it was a different story when Don Brash… Video, Audio
McDonalds meets Roald Dahl
McDonalds is replacing its Happy Meal toys with Roald Dahl books - a nice gesture, or effective marketing? Audio
What to make of National's tax plan
National says its new tax plan will give the average worker an extra $430 a year - does that hold up when you jump under the hood? Audio
National pledges no new taxes in its first term of govt
National leader Simon Bridges has used his first major speech of the year to unveil a plan to increase income tax thresholds, and a pledge for no new taxes - including petrol excise increases - in a… Audio
Plans firming up for new green party to partner National
The formation of a new green political party that could partner with National is not being ruled out by the man linked to it.
National recovers in new poll
The National party has rebounded in 1 news' latest Colmar Brunton Poll. Its back on top at 46 percent, while Labour has slipped two points to 43. Audio
Labour up to 45%, National down to 43% in new poll
A new political opinion poll indicates the furore over rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross has only slightly dented National's fortunes. Political scientist Bryce Edwards tells Lisa Owen the party would be pleased… Audio
