Jami Lee Ross
New tape of Jami-Lee Ross, Bridges, Bennett leaked
A taped conversation between former National MP Jami-Lee Ross and party leader Simon Bridges and his deputy Paula Bennett shows the leadership tried to keep their internal problems out of the public… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross gives proxy vote to National
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has given his proxy vote to his former party as he remains on leave based on medical advice. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis discusses the move with… Video, Audio
Electoral Commission ‘providing advice’ to police on JLR claims
The Electoral Commission has been approached by police regarding claims of corruption made by former National MP Jami-Lee Ross. It says it is "providing advice as required". Video, Audio
Bridges: Ross 'no longer my problem'
Simon Bridges has said renegade MP Jami-Lee Ross is no longer his problem. It comes as a new poll shows the National has slipped since the drama unfolded. Audio
Meltdowns, blow-ups and blowback as MP goes rogue
Explosive revelations by MP gone rogue Jami-Lee Ross hogged headlines and preoccupied political reporting all week. The volume of coverage and comment obscured reporting of some of the significant… Video, Audio
Politics v Parliament: Jami-Lee Ross' effect on the House
Former National Party member Jami-Lee Ross' departure from the party made headlines this week but the news had little effect on Parliament's day to day business. Video, Audio
Political panel: Jane Clifton and Ben Thomas on Jami-Lee Ross going rogue
Jane Clifton and Ben Thomas discuss an exhausting week of politics in terms of the fall out, the motives and where it leaves the National Party in the eyes of the public. Explosive revelations have… Audio
A week of Simon and Jami-lee
The phrase first coined by British PM Harold Wilson "a week is a long time in politics" couldn't be more apt for the New Zealand National Party this week. Political journalist Richard Harman sums up… Audio
National candidate's statement on Jami-Lee Ross
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says National's opened itself up to the accusation influence in politics can be bought. In a phone recording Jami-Lee Ross released this week of a conversation… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross saga a 'new low' - Winston Peters
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Jami-Lee Ross saga represents a new low in New Zealand politics. And he says it raises serious questions about whether people can buy their way into New… Audio
Bridges grilled by reporters at A&P Show visit
The National Party and its executive have yet to respond to claims its president brokered a confidentiality agreement that stopped a woman speaking out about harassment allegations against Jami-Lee… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross: women's accusations
Several women claim "grooming" and manipulation by former National Party MP Jami-Lee Ross. Meanwhile recorded comments are interpreted as disparaging to Indians. We talk to Sandeep Singh of the Indian… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross: More damage to come from secret recordings?
National Party leader Simon Bridges believes MP Jami-Lee Ross has secretly recordered not only him but other MPs for many months. And Mr Ross has said he intends to release some of those recordings… Audio
Simon Bridges welcomes investigation into electoral fraud
It's now up to the police to decide if a recording of Simon Bridges talking about a 100 thousand dollar donation stacks up the electoral fraud allegations made by Jami-Lee Ross this week. The whole… Audio
Is Jami-Lee Ross' recording incriminating?
Is what Jami-Lee Ross gave to police incriminating? Andrew Geddis is a Professor of law at Otago University. He joins Guyon Espiner with his analysis. Audio
Simon Bridges, Jami-Lee Ross recording - analysis
On Wednesday, former National MP Jami-Lee Ross released the tape of a conversation between him and Mr Bridges where they discuss making room on the party's list for new MPs, amongst other things. Mr… Audio
Bridges apologises for calling Maureen Pugh 'useless'
National's leader has apologised profusely for saying one of his own MPs is 'effing' useless and insists his leadership is safe and that his caucus is united behind him. Simon Bridges was recorded… Audio
Carter not bothered by Bridges' comments in recording
National Party leader Simon Bridges has been shaken by the release of the recording of a conversation he had with Jami-Lee Ross about a $100,000 donation. Jami-Lee Ross provided police with the… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross makes police complaint about Simon Bridges
Jami-Lee Ross spent two hours with three detectives today, going through his accusations against National leader Simon Bridges. He explained to media what was discussed. Video, Audio
Simon Bridges calls MP Maureen Pugh ‘f****** useless’
Jami-Lee Ross has released a recording of a phone call he had with Simon Bridges about a $100,000 donation from businessman Zhang Yikun, about whether it's better to have two Chinese or two Indian… Video, Audio