National
Finlayson on Ross: 'I feel very sad that he has self immolated'
National MP Chris Finlayson says it's incredibly sad that Jami-Lee Ross has "self-immolated" but the party will recover. Video, Audio
Bridges apologises for calling Maureen Pugh 'useless'
National's leader has apologised profusely for saying one of his own MPs is 'effing' useless and insists his leadership is safe and that his caucus is united behind him. Simon Bridges was recorded… Audio
National MPs consider fate of Jami-Lee Ross
National Party MPs are now meeting at Parliament to decide the fate of their caucus colleague Jami-Lee Ross. Audio
Bridges confirms Ross as expenses leaker
The parliamentary future of National MP Jami-Lee Ross is looking shaky after Simon Bridges revealed the finding of an investigation into the leak of the National Party leaders' expenses. Earlier today… Audio
Politics with Mills and Morten
Political commentators Stephen Mills and Brigitte Morten discuss Simon Bridges handling of the Jami-Lee Ross situation with Kathryn, and also look at MMP changes. Audio
The rules around MPs' leave, and CAN politicians be "cool"?
A leaked email reveals the National Party has widened its investigation into who leaked Opposition leader Simon Bridges' travel expenses. Audio
Politicians again running foul of copyright?
A video of Simon Bridges and Chris Bishop singing popular songs in a car has raised questions about whether they're breaking copyright by using the music in what could be perceived as political… Audio
PM accused of misleading parliament over Handley texts
The prime minister is facing accusations she misled Parliament after tech entrepeneur Derek Handley released copies of text messages between them.
National MP's communication probed during leak inquiry
National MP's have signed privacy waivers that mean they'll now be forced to hand over their communications dating back to the start of February. The aim is to find out whether the leaking of Simon… Video, Audio
Australia considers banning Chelsea Manning from entry
The Australian government says it's preparing to ban the former US army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning from entering the country for her speaking tour. The whistleblower is also attempting to… Audio
Simon Bridges calls for investigation into spending leak
The hunt for who leaked Simon Bridges' travel bill is in full swing - and Parliament's referee will today decide whether to ramp it up to a full-scale inquiry. That's what National's leader is calling… Audio
Abolishing Māori seats 'much more trouble than it's worth' - Bridges
National party leader Simon Bridges says New Zealand needs a more efficient parliament and a smaller executive, but there are significant "fishhooks" in ACT's proposals. Video
National claims victory over Haumaha inquiry
The acting Prime Minister, Winston Peters, says the government did not lose confidence in Pauline Kingi to conduct an inquiry into a top police appointment, but she quit of her own accord. The former… Audio
National attacks Labour over ‘tax and spend’ Budget
Accusations over which political party spent more and how it was spent have been flying back and forth in the post-Budget mop-up. Political reporter Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
Is cross party consensus on child poverty within reach?
The Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition met earlier this week to discuss the government's Child Poverty Reduction Bill and whether parliamentary-wide support can be gained. National party… Audio
First murmurs of leadership change for National
A former president of the National Party gives her take on the murmurs of leadership change Audio
Half-year fiscal update exposes govt spending gap - National
National says the opening of the government books yesterday backs up its argument Labour has a massive hole in its accounts. Labour says the accounts show it can make good on its election promises… Audio
National says new families package robs public of tax cut
The opposition says the Government is robbing the public of a promised tax cut, replacing it with poorly targeted support, and jacking up debt. Audio
Taxpayer will foot bill for low-level tertiary courses - National
The Education Minister Chris Hipkins is dismissing National's claim the government's zero fees policy will result in a return of low-level courses like golf, homeopathy and sky diving. National's… Audio
English: Government 'ten years out of date'
National Party leader Bill English says the government is 10 years out of date after the PM refused to release coalition deal documents.
