Judith Collins
Judith Collins on joining non-nuclear part of AUKUS alliance
Documents show Defence officials began pitching the benefits of joining the AUKUS military alliance months ago.
The Defence Minister, Judith Collins, is expected to raise the prospect of joining the… Audio
Government sending six defence force personnel to Red Sea
The Government's sending six defence force personnel to the Middle East to help take out the Houthi fighters attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
The deployment, which could run until the end of July… Audio
NZ joins 5 eyes partners calling out 'malicious' Russian cyber attacks
New Zealand's joined its five eyes partners calling out Russia for malicious, sustained and politically targeted cybers attacks on the UK. The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre claims… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: Smokefree, Judith Collins, and woke-washing
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Smokefree, Judith Collins, and woke-washing
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioEight new hats for Judith Collins
Spies, space and science form just part of the new domain for battle-hardened politician Judith Collins. Audio
Eight new hats for Judith Collins
Spies, space and science form just part of the new domain for battle-hardened politician Judith Collins.
AudioJudith Collins on prominent role in new government
Former National Party leader Judith Collins has a prominent role with the new government, appointed to several ministerial posts as well as the position of Attorney-General.
A lawyer by profession… Audio
Committee's scrutiny of Covid regulations fleshed out
This week MPs had a special debate about the report of the Regulations Review Committee on Covid-19 Secondary Legislation. Audio
Committee's scrutiny of Covid regulations fleshed out
This week MPs had a special debate about the report of the Regulations Review Committee on Covid-19 Secondary Legislation.
AudioNational Party to overhaul genetic modification rules
The National Party wants to overhaul restrictions on genetic modification if it leads the next government.
National's science spokesperson, Judith Collins, says New Zealand is at risk of being left… Audio
Ak Mayoralty candidate Leo Molloy launches campaign
Auckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy released what he calls "Auckland's comeback plan" at his first supporters' event in the city last night. The hospitality businessman is vying for the city's top… Audio
Bridges burned, Collins crushed, Reti takes the reins
Late on Wednesday night’s not prime time for political news to break, but Judith Collins' late-night kneecapping of rival Simon Bridges kicked off the chain of events that left her on the backbenches… Audio
Bridges burned, Collins crushed, Reti takes the reins
Late on Wednesday night’s not prime time for political news to break, but Judith Collins' late-night kneecapping of rival Simon Bridges kicked off the chain of events that left her on the backbenches…
AudioNational Party board did not endorse Bridges' demotion - president
The National Party's president has told members its board did not endorse demoting Simon Bridges, as claimed by Judith Collins.
Voter reaction to leadership fiasco: 'The National Party are a lost soul'
Judith Collins says she is pleased to be "just the MP for Papakura" again - and has vowed to stay on, and stand again in 2023. But what do the voters think of her chances and the future of the… Audio
Voters respond to latest National leadership spill
Judith Collins says she's pleased to be "just the MP for Papakura again" and has vowed to stay on, and stand again in 2023.
But will the voters want her after a torrid 24 hours and an ugly leadership… Audio
Ex-MP Jonathan Coleman on another National leadership spill
Former National MP and Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman knows what it's like to take a tilt for at the leadership.
He threw his hat in the ring in 2016 after John Key announced he was resigning. Back… Video, Audio
National Party saga: Why wait to choose a new leader?
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at the Parliament studio.
She discusses why the National Party is taking time to choose a new leader, after the vote of no confidence in Judith Collins. Video, Audio
National leadership saga: Judith Collins gone by lunchtime
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… Audio