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Text confession from Bridges' expenses leaker - analysis
National leader Simon Bridges is expected to front to media over the latest twist in the expenses leak controversy. A person claiming to be a National MP has sent Mr Bridges an anonymous text… Audio
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Simon Bridges' expenses leak: Confession in anonymous text
There's been a major development in the story about the leaking of Simon Bridges' travel expenses. A person claiming to be a National MP has sent Mr Bridges an anonymous text confessing to being… Video, Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 24 August 2018
Audio 24 Aug 2018A person claiming to be a National MP admits leaking Simon Bridges' travel expenses, The political turmoil continues in Australia - Malcolm Turnbull faces the music this afternoon, and Air New Zealand… Audio
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Former solicitor-general to lead inquiry into Bridges' expenses leak
Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard has appointed Michael Heron QC to conduct an inquiry into the leaking of the opposition leader's travel expenses to the media.
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TOP's resurgence: What are its prospects?
Opinion - Moving on from former leader Gareth Morgan means TOP can start to shake off some of the baggage and be more than the anti-cat party, but they also lose their biggest drawcard, writes…
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Broad political support for MP pay freeze
Both the National Party and ACT are backing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's move to freeze MPs pay for a year.
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MPs' salaries to be frozen for a year
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the Government will freeze MPs' salaries and allowances for a year.
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Politics with Hooton & Williams
Matthew and Mike shine a light on the Green Party conference, the Simon Bridges leak and inquiry and Nick Smith's attack on the New Zealand First constitution. Matthew Hooton is the managing director… Audio
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Koroneihana wrong time to bring up misspending allegations
Thousands made their way to Ngāruawāhia for the 12th koroneihana celebrations for the Māori King, but many say the public arena is not the place to air out misspending allegations.
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Greens' waste commitment 'vague words' - Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges says the Green Party is losing out being a coalition partner in the government. The Green Party leadership at its weekend AGM dug in their heels saying they won't be reversing any of the… Audio
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'We're here to celebrate the Kīngitanga' - Kelvin Davis
Thousands of people made their way to Ngāruawahia at the weekend for the 12th koroneihana celebrations for the Māori King. The five-day celebrations were marred by accusations of extravagant spending… Audio
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Fraud allegations put aside at Māori King's koroneihana celebrations
Crown Māori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis did not raise allegations of fraud and lavish spending at the Māori King's office when he met with Kingi Tūheitia today.
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Spending scoop highlights the pros and cons of leaks
Newshub's early reveal of Simon Bridges' big travel bill created a political drama for the rest of the media this week but the handling of the leak also sparked a pushback from some in the media. Audio
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Simon Bridges's spending scoop highlights the pros and cons of political leaks
Newshub’s early reveal of Simon Bridges’ big bill for travel created a political drama for the media this week. But the handling of the leaked info also sparked criticism from some pundits and others… Audio
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Simon Bridges's spending scoop highlights the pros and cons of political leaks
Newshub’s early reveal of Simon Bridges’ big bill for travel created a political drama for the media this week. But the handling of the leaked info also sparked criticism from some pundits and others…
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Focus on Politics: Bridges' travel bill
Political intrigue abounds with the launch of an inquiry into the leak to media of information about the National leader Simon Bridges' travel bill. Audio
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NZ First's loyalty clause
Audio 17 Aug 2018New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. Audio
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The Panel with Ali Jones and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 1)
Audio 17 Aug 2018New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. The party's leader Winston Peters has… Audio
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Bridges leak: Stakes are high for MPs amid investigation
Power Play - If a National Party MP is named as the source of the leak of Simon Bridges' travel bill their political career will come to an abrupt end. Jane Patterson takes a closer look at the…
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MPs' spending expenses revealed
MPs spending on travel and accommodation across all parties has rocketed up to more than $2,000,000.
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Search is on for leaker
A forensic expert will be brought into the investigation into who leaked Simon Bridges' travel expenses. National MPs have signed a waiver allowing access to their computer systems. Audio
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The Panel with Nevil Gibson and Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Audio 16 Aug 2018A forensic expert will be brought into the investigation into who leaked Simon Bridges' travel expenses. National MPs have signed a waiver allowing access to their computer systems, as has the general… Audio
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Pre-Panel & One Quick Question for 16 August
Audio 16 Aug 2018We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today Alex's question about weapons in the Middle East, Mr and Mrs P. McLaren's query about Simon Bridges' salary and Nozz' question one about… Audio
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Simon Bridges expense leak: what we know so far
An inquiry has been announced to find out who leaked details of National Party leader Simon Bridges' travel expenses to the media. Here's how the controversy unfolded.
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Forensic experts to investigate Bridges' expense leak
The clock is ticking on whoever leaked Simon Bridges' travel expenses as a forensic expert is being brought in to identify the person responsible. The Speaker, Trevor Mallard, has made it clear the… Audio
