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In the first political poll since we went into lockdown, National has plummeted 12 points to just 30.6 with Labour up 14 points to 56.5 percent.

A new Newshub-Reid Research poll has revealed Labour's… Video, Audio

The National Aquarium in Napier could close within two years after the government signalled it won't help pay for a multimillion dollar renovation.

The government has refused Napier City Council's… Audio

A $50 billion Covid-19 rescue package poured out of the Crown coffers yesterday when the Government revealed its rebuild plan - but it's the $20 billion dollar blank cheque that's got the Opposition… Audio

As domestic travel takes off in alert level two, as of tomorrow, what confidence can customers have in our national airline? And what is the likely cascade effect on the wider tourism industry of… Audio

Parliament continues in urgency this morning so MPs will meet under urgency this morning to continue debating extraordinary legislation granting the government sweeping powers to combat Covid-19.

The… Audio

The National Party policy unveiled proposing a large GST refund scheme for businesses badly affected by COVID-19 gets widespread support. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen talks about why its so… Audio

The Opposition is pitting its own financial rescue package against the government's, arguing National is better placed to rebuild the economy in the wake of Covid-19.

The plan begins with a bold $8… Audio

The opposition says the Prime Minister needs to come out of today's meeting with her Australian counter-parts with a clear signal of when a trans-Tasman bubble could get off the ground.

Jacinda… Audio

The National Party wants the government to be more upfront about the status of Kurdish Iranian refugee Behrouz Boochani.

The journalist and author arrived in New Zealand last year to attend a… Audio

Infectious disease experts say the government must develop a national vaccine strategy, and someone to lead it. It comes as fears mount that New Zealand could be at the back of the queue for a… Audio

As complaints flood in of businesses breaching Alert Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions there's uncertainty about who will clamp down on them.

The Government has set up a new investigation team - however… Audio

Fiordland tourism operators say the rules governing the National Park are outdated and leave no room for common sense.

Each national park is required to have its management plan reviewed every 10… Audio

Parliament is back today and with it several MPs, including a large chunk of National's caucus.

National will hold a phone conference with the whole caucus at 9am, as the rumbles over Simon Bridges'… Audio

The National Party says the country's contact tracing of positive Covid-19 cases is still not up to scratch.

It says that the Minister of Health does not have crucial data about potential virus… Audio

The National Party is calling for clarity on the legality of community checkpoints.

Iwi in regions such as Te Tai Tokerau, Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Manawa have been running checkpoints to restrict… Audio

The National Party says small businesses are being hit hard by the lockdown, when many could continue to work safely.

.Todd McClay is the party's economic development spokersperson.

He speaks to… Audio

There's no sign the Government will tighten quarantine controls for those arriving at the border, in response to calls from the opposition to quarantine and test everyone.

The police have admitted… Audio

There's a huge demand in supermarkets for flour during the lock down. Does this point to us being a nation of panic bakers, using the hobby to calm our nerves. Audio

Major security fears are being raised about cabinet meetings being conducted on zoom and the threat they pose to national security. IT security expert Daniel Ayres, says the biggest worry is the lack… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says while she has found no evidence of price gouging during the Covid-19 outbreak, the public will be able to to report any they see. Audio

The civil service leaders of the response to Covid 19 address media and take questions about day one of the level four restrictions being in place. Audio

The National Party has given a full endorsement of the government's move to impose a four-week lockdown across the country. Video, Audio

With Covid-19 coronavirus being confirmed in French Polynesia, Guam and Hawai'i, other Pacific countries and territories are preparing for the inevitable arrival of the disease and strategies are… Audio