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Simon Bridges on National leadership, NZD, expenses inquiry
Headlines over the weekend have not been kind to the leader of the National Party. Some examples: "Is Simon Bridges a dead man walking?" and "Simon Bridges in the last chance saloon" and "Bridges… Audio
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Week in Politics: Rumour mill keeps Bridges in a spin
Analysis - Simon Bridges' leadership is under scrutiny after a "train wreck" press conference, Jami-Lee Ross' resignation, and NZ First backs a loser with its immigrant bill, writes Peter Wilson.
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Parliamentary Service denies Nats access to older communications
Parliamentary Service has refused to give permission for an investigation into the National Party leak to trawl through staffers' communications for the several months before the actual leak happened.
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National leak: Access denied to staffers' older communications
An investigation into the National Party leak has been refused permission to trawl through staffers' communications for the several months before the actual leak happened.
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The rules around MPs' leave, and CAN politicians be "cool"?
A leaked email reveals the National Party has widened its investigation into who leaked Opposition leader Simon Bridges' travel expenses. Audio
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Synthetic drug compounds may be reclassified as Class A
Two of the most commonly used synthetic drugs could be reclassified as Class A, bringing them in line with heroin and cocaine.
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The Panel with Ganesh Nana and Michelle A'Court (Part 1)
Audio 4 Oct 2018There's no time for another war on drugs, the Greens say, in response to the Government's vow to crack down on synthetics. We need to getting on with quote "broad-scale drug law reforms and resourcing… Audio
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Jami-Lee Ross to take leave due to health issues
Simon Bridges maintains Jami-Lee Ross's health leave has nothing to do with the ongoing investigation into who leaked Mr Bridges' expenses. Audio
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The Panel with David Farrar and Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Media are reporting today that the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union used false identities to make Official Information Act requests of a government agency. Simon Bridges maintains Jami-Lee Ross's health… Audio
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PM circumspect over National MP's sick leave
The prime minister says she wishes National MP Jami-Lee Ross well as he takes medical leave, but has little other comment about the situation.
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Give Jami-Lee Ross space, Paula Bennett urges
National's deputy leader Paula Bennett is jumping to the defence of Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross, calling on the media and the public to give him space to deal with his health problems. He revealed on… Audio
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Jami-Lee Ross to take months off work for 'personal health issues'
One of National's frontbench MPs Jami-Lee Ross is taking sick leave from Parliament to deal what he describes as personal health issues. The exact details are being kept private - but National's… Video, Audio
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Politicians again running foul of copyright?
A video of Simon Bridges and Chris Bishop singing popular songs in a car has raised questions about whether they're breaking copyright by using the music in what could be perceived as political… Audio
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The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Audio 2 Oct 2018The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions. A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to… Audio
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National MP Jami-Lee Ross stands down for health reasons
National MP Jami-Lee Ross is standing down from his portfolios and from the front bench of the opposition due to personal health issues.
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NZ First's Kiwi values plan: 'How do you actually test people?'
New Zealand First's proposal to ensure migrants respect Kiwi values has been labelled "dog-whistle politics" and has won little support within Parliament.
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Bridges laughs off criticism from Peters
National Party leader Simon Bridges is laughing off criticism from Winston Peters that his party is 'leaderless, moribund and vacuous'. Audio
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Peters' attacks 'an attempt to distract' - Simon Bridges
The National Party and its leader, Simon Bridges, was in Winston Peters' firing line on the weekend at New Zealand First's annual conference in Tauranga. Mr Peters told the roughly 300 guests that… Audio
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'Their values do not necessarily match up with our values'
New Zealand First is one step closer to campaigning on a law that will force immigrants and refugees to sign up to a set of core values.
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Top Stories for Monday 1 October 2018
Audio 1 Oct 2018Indonesia Sulawesi quake: Mass burials as recovery goes on, NZ First wants migrants, refugees to sign up to 'Kiwi values', Winston Peters discusses 'New Zealand values', Kiwi died from neglect at… Audio
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Peters calls National 'leaderless, moribund and vacuous'
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has delivered two messages to supporters this afternoon - National's leader's time is up and the coalition government is crack-free.
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Joseph Parker guest speaker at NZ First conference
Boxer Joseph Parker has been a guest speaker at the New Zealand First 25th annual conference today.
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The Week In Review for week ending Fri Sept 28 2018
Audio 29 Sep 2018A review of the week's news including... the Prime Minister uses her first speech to UN General Assembly to challenge Donald Trump's world view and appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, more… Audio
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How To Win An Argument About: the waka-jumping bill
Opinion - In the 'How To Win An Argument About' series, writers look at a story you might be debating at the office, or at the pub. This week, Bryce Edwards looks at the waka jumping bill.
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Week in Politics: National on attack while PM visits UN
Analysis - The prime minister was a media darling in New York, while at home the opposition ramped up attacks over the Meka Whaitiri affair and the Derek Handley emails. Peter Wilson looks at a busy…
