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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

Simon Bridges has been toppled as the leader of the National Party - with the caucus installing a relative unknown Todd Muller to take over heading into the election.

The coup played out behind… Video, Audio

US President Donald Trump withdraws his country from the Open Skies Treaty. International law expert, Al Gillespie, talks about why that's significant. Audio

The National Party has voted in a new leader, Todd Muller, after two horrific polls putting the party under 30 percent. The Panel speaks to fomer National Party senior ministerial adviser Brigitte… Audio

National MPs have chosen Todd Muller to lead the party into the general election. RNZ's Political Editor, Jane Patterson, speaks to Jesse Mulligan.  Audio

National MPs are meeting on the third floor of Parliament, ready to cast their votes for the party leadership.

Simon Bridges called the vote after it became clear Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye wanted to… Audio

Four months out from the election the National Party has slumped in the polls and now the caucus must choose between a leader who's not well liked and the alternative who's not well-known.

Politics… Audio

In four hours the National party MPs will decide who will lead it into the September election.

But is there enough time to stage a comeback from the grim numbers in last night's poll?

On top of… Audio

Simon Bridges and Todd Muller will face off at midday after Muller made clear he intends to challenge Bridges for the leadership of the National Party.

MPs were called back to Wellington for the vote… Audio

The National Party is due to decide its leadership at midday today, after it was revealed Todd Muller was planning to challenge Simon Bridges for the role.

Bridges revealed he knew about the… Audio

It's high noon for the National Party and MPs decide at midday who will lead them into the September election.

Simon Bridges called the bluff of contenders Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye, forcing a vote… Audio