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Dr Don Brash has weathered leadership battles both as the leader of National and ACT. He told John Campbell if he was in the National caucus today he'd pick Judith Collins. Video, Audio

Should National’s new leader be a coalition builder or the person best positioned to take on a two-way race? Former ministers and MPs Don Brash, Heather Roy and Wayne Mapp talk to John Campbell ahead… Video, Audio

Bridges, Mitchell, Joyce, Adams, Collins. Who brings what to the National Party leadership and who will be the most palatable for its supporters? We ask former National Party activist Liam Hehir. Audio

Sources have told Checkpoint Amy Adams and Simon Bridges have the numbers to lead National, and have discussed supporting each other. Bridget Burke talks to four of the five contenders. Video, Audio

Papua New Guinea's government has been accused of allowing loggers to operate illegally without landowner approval. Audio

The Cook Islands government won't raise its quest for a seat at the UN when New Zealand's PM visits next month, but many say a wider debate on the relationship is inevitable. Audio

National MP Barbara Kuriger's husband and son have been charged with animal cruelty offences. Video, Audio

The Prime Minister of Tonga is confident the country will bounce back from the devastation caused by Cyclone Gita. Audio

A refugee detained by Australia on Nauru begs the New Zealand prime minister for help. Audio

The Governor of Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province says the people of Kadovar are not expected to live on their volcanic island again. Allan Bird says the Kadovar people who were evacuated and… Audio

The French Polynesian government appears to have lost its enthusiasm for the world's first floating islands. Audio

Two more National Party MPs have put their hats in the ring to take over the leadership from Bill English. Mark Mitchell and Steven Joyce join three others who all say they have the support to win the… Audio

Former Defence Minister, police officer and war zone security consultant Mark Mitchell has confirmed he will contest the National Party leadership. Mr Mitchell is said to be a popular figure within… Audio

The two Samoa's reflect on emergency communication and ;look for lessons post Cyclone Gita. Audio

Former Defence Minister Mark Mitchell tells John Campbell why he thinks he has the right qualities to lead the National Party. Video, Audio

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Lobbying for the top job in the National Party will reach fever pitch this week, with Mark Mitchell and Steven Joyce also likely to declare their intentions on Monday. RNZ political editor Jane… Audio

The University of Auckland launches a three part Pacific conference series with part one exploring Samoan traditional leadership, customary land tenure and religious rights. Audio

Peter Hitchens is a British journalist and author and has written extensively on politics and social conservatism. He has long been an advocate for the UK leaving Europe but believes the current path… Audio