25 Nov 2021

National leadership saga: Judith Collins gone by lunchtime

From Checkpoint, 5:07 pm on 25 November 2021

National's leadership revolving door has spat out yet another customer. Judith Collins has been ousted as National's leader, following a shambolic day for the party.

The vote of no confidence came after Collins demoted former leader Simon Bridges late last night, when she says she became aware of the seriousness of old accusations of misconduct.

Shane Reti is the interim leader before the caucus selects a replacement next Tuesday.

Here's our political reporter, Katie Scotcher with a wrap-up of today's events.