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Race is unwittingly becoming an issue following new National leader Todd Muller's recent reshuffle.  Audio

The National party leader, Todd Muller, has spent the morning in Katikati, on his first public walkabout since taking up his new role on Friday.

Mr Muller toured Apata Group Limited, a small business… Audio

The Opposition has sought to drive a wedge between the Greens and their government partners, saying they've once again been forced to swallow a dead rat.

The Government pushed a proposed law through… Audio

The Government has launched a new plan aimed at stopping the thousands of seabird deaths that happen from commercial fishing each year. More seabirds breed in New Zealand waters than anywhere else in… Audio

A project to lay down a domestic submarine internet cable has been completed in Papua New Guinea. The viability of the project remains uncertain. Audio

Māori National MPs say the party's list and shadow cabinet are selected on ability not skin tone and they're happy with their rankings.

There's been criticism of new leader Todd Muller's rejig of the… Video, Audio

The Panel discusses Todd Muller's first performance as National's new leader in Question Time.  Audio

The lack of diversity of the National Party's top team is raising eyebrows, and even a eliciting a modicum of mockery.

While three out of the top ranked MPs are women, there are no Maori MPs on the… Audio

Only a few days into the job and already new National Party leader Todd Muller is discovering how combustible the top role can be.

Instead of being able to focus on a Covid-19 ravaged economy, he has… Audio

The new National Party Leader Todd Muller has been criticised this week for putting only white faces on his re-jigged front bench. 

The highest ranked Māori MP in his caucus is former Deputy leader… Audio

The Opposition has become embroiled in debate about its new look under new leadership - a startlingly white line-up on the party's front bench.

This week's reshuffle resulted in no Maori MPs in the… Audio

A founder of the Māori Party, Dame Tariana Turia says it looks as if National has given up trying to attract Māori voters.

The new Opposition Leader Todd Muller is under fire for putting only white… Audio

The new leadership of the National Party found themselves in an embarrassing tangle over Māori representation at their first caucus today - before they'd even walked into the room.

Todd Muller and… Audio

The Panel discusses some of the big changes to National's frontbench amid concerns raised over diversity. Audio

National leader Todd Muller has wasted little time in reshuffling reshuffling his caucus.

Among the more dramatic moves is the ascension of MP Nicola Willis, who leaps from number 45 to 14 on the… Audio

National MP Amy Adams has cancelled plans to retire from Parliament to instead take the number three spot in the party's shadow cabinet.

The former justice, social housing & social investment… Video, Audio

Senior National MP Amy Adams has backtracked on her retirement plans after last week's change of leadership and is ranked number three on the party's list following a minor reshuffle.

Three days… Audio

National's new leader Todd Muller will reveal his new look caucus at 2pm.

Discussions about portfolio changes and new rankings were held over the weekend, following the defeat of Simon Bridges as… Audio

Following a swiftly executed coup on Friday, Todd Muller toppled Simon Bridges for the National Party leadership. This followed two polls last week that saw National trailing Labour by around 25… Audio

National has a new leader and deputy but can they win the election with just 120 sleeps to go?

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller and Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye became the party's new leader and deputy… Video, Audio

After just two years as National's leader, Simon Bridges has been forced to step aside after losing the support of his colleagues.

It's been a tumultuous ride for the Tauranga MP who never quite… Audio

National has ushered in its new leadership but have they picked the people who can win the election in 120 days?

For more on this Lisa Owen is joined by Dentons Kensington Swan partner and former… Video, Audio

New National Party leader Todd Muller talks to Lisa Owen about his new job. Video, Audio

What do New Zealanders make of National's new leader Todd Muller, and departing leader Simon Bridges?

We asked people in Wellington and Christchurch. Video, Audio