Christopher Luxon

The National Party leader has joined the long list of satirical political puppets at The Backbencher. Bryce Curtis is the puppet maker - he tells us who has been the trickiest of all the political… Audio

The National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the Cost of Living payment is a shambles.

The first of three payments was made to people this week, including to some New Zealanders living overseas. 

National supports closing a political donations loophole, but wants it dealt with separately to legislation already before Parliament.

Cabinet will today consider recommendations about a technicality… Audio

It was an eventful first day back at Parliament for National Party leader Christopher Luxon after the winter recess.

On Thursday last week, it was thought Luxon was in Te Puke, as it turns out, he… Audio

The National Party leader is continuing to defend himself for comments made overseas suggesting New Zealand businesses were getting 'soft'.

Christopher Luxon made the comment while in the UK, he also… Audio

The National Party says the Government must act quickly to allow immigrant nurses to fill the shortfall of jobs within the health sector.

The party's deputy leader says the health sector is in need… Audio

Some said the US Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on abortion was none of our business, because we don’t have the same legal or political set-up, let alone its religious cleavages and cultural… Audio

In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about the lessons ZB's Kate Hawkesby learned from a bad bout of Covid - and National leader Christopher Luxon squirming under the… Audio

The overturning of Roe v Wade in the United States continues to make political waves in New Zealand.

National MP and social conservative Simon O'Connor has served up a mea culpa to his caucus… Audio

Emergency departments around the country are under strain, and staff shortages mean some health authorities are delaying planned surgeries for weeks.

The National Party says Health Minister Andrew… Audio

The dust has settled, the hoardings have been packed away, the sun finally came out, and to nobody's great surprise, Tauranga voters overwhelmingly chose National's Sam Uffindell to be their new MP.

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The National Party remains convinced that reducing and targeting spending is the way to target rising prices. 

US markets have been unable to rebound after yesterday's losses.

Christopher Luxon told… Audio

Investigative journalist Guyon Espiner sits down for an extended interview with National leader Christopher Luxon. Can a man some thought might join the Labour Party lead National to victory at the… Video, Audio

Gang shootings are on the rise and the government is considering more measures to counter the violence.

The National Party is suggesting Australian-style laws banning bikies from wearing insignia or… Audio

Christopher Luxon is ruling out welfare cuts and state asset sales if National leads the government after next year's election.

After six months in the job Luxon is rebranding the party - promising… Audio

Christopher Luxon is ruling out welfare cuts and state asset sales if National leads the government after next year's election.

After six months in the job Mr Luxon is rebranding the party -… Audio

It's been a big day for the country with the Prime Minister meeting US President Joe biden at the White House.

Leader of the Opposition Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The central bank is expected to lift the official cash rate by 50 basis points to two percent in the latest monetary policy statement, with a warning that further rises are coming. National Party… Audio

Beloved Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury is busy as ever. He's about to hit the road with his nationwide Snapchat Dude Live! tour. The 15-stop tour, which kicks off in New Plymouth next Sunday, will see… Audio

Question Time works best if the MPs ask tight, non-political questions. Straight questions are more likely to get straight answers, so they’re kept as tight as possible but not always by choice. Audio