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National Party leader Christopher Luxon wants to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax, and instead wants to explore congestion charging.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has in the past called the tax… Audio

Two legends of Fiji Rugby have been appointed as assistant coaches for the National Sevens Team. Audio

Tonga's Prime Minister believes the "resilience and strength" of people will get the kingdom through the impacts of the volcanic eruption, tsunami and now a Covid-19 outbreak.

Tonga has extended its… Audio

Fijians warned non-communicable diseases are a major contributing factor to deaths from Covid-19. Audio

In the picturesque lakeside town of Queenstown, National MPs are trying to find their inner peace and caucus unity - and a way to beat Labour at the next election.

They've gathered for a two day… Audio

It's time for National to show more heart - that's one of the key messages from leader Christopher Luxon at the party's Queenstown retreat.

Luxon told his MPs the party can't just be about economic… Video, Audio

The National Party is 'back' - or at least that's the message Christopher Luxon delivered at the party's caucus retreat in Queenstown today.

MPs descended on the resort town this morning where they… Video, Audio

The National Party's MPs are in Queenstown this morning for their annual caucus retreat.

It kicked off with a speech from former British Finance Minister George Osborne this morning.

RNZ political… Audio

National MPs will spend today and tomorrow in Queenstown navigating the best way forward under the leadership of Chris Luxon, as Aotearoa readies for a third year battling the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A major political poll shows support for Labour has continued to creep downward. A slip of 1 percent support since November has left it at 40 percent.

National is up 4 points, but at 32 percent the… Audio

It's 'game on' according to National's leader Chris Luxon, with the party gaining ground in the first political poll of the year.

The One News Kantar Poll has National back in the 30s at 32 percent -… Audio

The National Party says private businesses are missing out on rapid antigen tests while the government takes up supply, as Omicron looms. 

MP Chris Bishop says the Government is scrambling to get… Audio

The National Party is supporting the Government's decision to shift to red light Covid-19 restrictions.

Party leader Christopher Luxon says the government should have been doing more to prepare… Audio

The National Party is not impressed with the Government's plans to manage an outbreak of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Yesterday, the government urged New Zealanders to prepare for potentially… Audio

To help prevent the spread of Covid-19, Kiwis are encouraged to wear a face covering in public. Yet many of us are unclear on which masks best prevent transmission of the virus and how to wear them… Video, Audio

The Cook Islands has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated New Zealanders.

The quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in 2021 before authorities pulled the pin.

RNZ Pacific… Audio

An open letter to the government has been penned out of concern for the way rahui are being disrespected and ignored over sites of significance, water ways, land and forest. Dame Rangimarie Naida… Audio

Some of the country's top surfers will be vying for the prestigious national championship title from today in Westport on the South Island's wild West Coast.

Raglan's Billy Stairmand is setting out… Audio

Continuing with well wishes from the country's political leaders, here is National's Christopher Luxon. Audio

There's a call for a nationwide vaccination day in schools once the Covid-19 jab for children gains final approval.

Medsafe has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for… Audio

Pop the Christmas crackers early, New Zealand has nailed 90 percent double dosed just in time for the start of the silly season.

The milestone comes nearly two months after the Prime Minister… Audio

The Government is pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into upgrading 24 hospitals throughout the country.

The Health Minister Andrew Little says 30 intensive care beds will be added. 

But vice… Audio

Foreign nationals could be using fraudulent vaccine exemptions to get out of having a jab before entering the country.

There are worries health authorities might not be alert to the problem.

Conan… Audio

The National Party is describing the police's insistence they don't specifically collect crime-related data on emergency housing as a "campaign of denial".

A number of reports, dating back to July… Audio

The National Party has a new front bench that features some freshly promoted new faces, and former leader Judith Collins sent to the back to the pack.

It's one of six portfolio reshuffles off the… Audio