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National is facing a turf grab from its traditional political ally as it edges closer to polling day. Act is on a clear mission for the rural vote, roping in the former Federated Farmers president to… Video, Audio

The National Party's proposal to delay emissions pricing by five years has been criticised by the Government, with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins saying the Opposition seems to be treating the climate… Audio

A proposal from National would kick emissions pricings for farmers down the road by five years -- but critics are already using it to kick the Opposition around a bit. The party's new policy proposes… Audio

Federated Farmers likes the new National party climate policy, but says it would be happier still if the government adopted the same position ahead of the election. National has been "listening to… Audio

RNZ has placed a web journalist on leave while it investigates their editing of web articles to add a pro-Russian stance. The reporter says they've been doing it for five years, and were never tapped… Audio

National wants to kick back the date by which farmers have to start paying for agricultural emissions by another five years, to come into effect from 2030. Under Labour's plan, the pricing scheme is… Audio

The president of the International Science Council says a policy to end New Zealand's restrictions on genetic modification would open up valuable opportunities for science.

It follows the National… Audio

The National Party is labelling the Greens' economic policy a massive tax grab, and fairy tale economics.

Nicola Willis is National Party finance spokesperson and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The National Party wants to change current restrictions on genetic modifcation if it gets into government.

But critics argue the restrictions are there for a reason.

Spokesperson for GE Free New… Audio

The National Party wants to overhaul restrictions on genetic modification if it leads the next government.

National's science spokesperson, Judith Collins, says New Zealand is at risk of being left… Audio

This week's critter is the southern bladderwort, Utricularia australis, a carnivorous plant that lives fully submerged in peat bogs. A dramatic decline in population means this species is now… Audio

It's been revealed the stood-down Transport Minister Michael Wood misled reporters, and his then Prime Minister, over the saga regarding his shareholding in Auckland Airport.

Asked by Newsroom in… Audio

Data on wait times for emergency departments, operations and cancer treatment are now six months out of date.

In March, Te Whatu Ora was forced to pull inaccurate figures on emergency departments… Audio

A plan to price the country's agricultural emissions may be put out to pasture before it gets going, as National backs away from supporting it.

A farmer and grower-led group - called He Waka Eke Noa… Audio

The Prime Minister is standing by his decision to not to take any further action against Michael Wood, or start up an independent investigation.

National and ACT want the minister sacked, saying… Audio

Christopher Luxon is accusing the government of destroying a pipeline of good infrastructure projects -- projects he says National will get back on track.

The party is today announcing a five-point… Audio

The Transport Minister, Michael Wood is being accused of a conflict of interest for failing to declare shares he owns, including in Auckland Airport.

National's acting Auckland spokesperson Paul… Audio

Over 180 New Zealanders plus Queen Camilla received Kings Birthday and Coronation honours yesterday. Queen Camilla was awarded the Order of New Zealand with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins acknowledging… Audio

National has criticised the Government's latest storm and cyclone recovery plan, saying there are more questions than answers.

The Government has announced a joint initiative with councils to buy out… Audio

The King's Birthday break won't be a holiday for everyone...The National Scrabble Championships are taking place in Howick this long weekend. Scrabblers from around the country are travelling to… Audio

As we've been reporting this morning, the axe appears to be hovering over the National Screening Unit.

Te Whatu Ora revealed in March it was looking at restructuring 16,000 back-office and management… Audio

The Housing Minister, Megan Woods, has extended several invitations to the National Party to meet and talk through National's ideas for housing.

This comes after National pulled its support for… Audio

Joining us now is Green Party co-leader James Shaw. Audio

National has agreed to meet the government over the bipartisan housing policy it walked away from, but will not say when it will sit down with the minister.

The Opposition has gone back on its… Audio

The deputy leader of the opposition, Nicola Willis, has hit back at accusations from Prime Minister Chris Hipkins that National was dog-whistling in its criticism of bilingual road signs.

On Friday… Audio