Judith Collins
Judith Collins on her new slimmed-down shadow Cabinet
The National Party has debuted a new, slimmed-down shadow Cabinet.
The party's leader Judith Collins dished out some surprise promotions to relative unknowns and demotions to some of her most… Audio
Who's in Judith Collins' shadow cabinet?
Judith Collins has held onto the National Party leadership and has a new wingman - Dr Shane Reti.
All eyes are now turning to who will get what in Collins' shadow cabinet, which will be announced at… Audio
Special votes could make National Party loss worse
The National Party's electoral fortunes could go from bad to worse when the results from the special votes are revealed today.
There's almost 500,000 of them, around 17 percent of all votes cast.
… Audio
Judith Collins backs review of managed isolation facilities
National Party leader Judith Collins is backing a review of managed isolation facilities, after two staff members contracted Covid-19 while working.
The NZ Nurses Organisation wants an urgent review… Audio
Judith Collins on National Party's plans for opposition
The National Party caucus will assemble on Wednesday to discuss how to be an effective opposition and plot its path to regain control of the front benches in 2023.
The leader of the National Party is… Audio
Beating Labour was always 'a big ask' - Collins
National Party leader Judith Collins says she always knew trying to beat Labour in this election was "a big ask".
The party is currently picking up the pieces of its weekend electoral defeat, which… Audio
National picks over carcass of electoral defeat
National is picking over the carcass of its electoral defeat, still wondering where it all went wrong.
The much-smaller caucus is putting on a united front in their first days back in Parliament, but… Audio
National caucus shows unity after disaster election result
National Party MPs have emerged from their first post election caucus with a public show of unity after its disastrous result.
Their numbers were slashed from 54 to 35 and could go even lower after… Video, Audio
Collins not planning to quit after election defeat
The National party will hold its first caucus meeting tomorrow after its devastating election loss.
It was the party's worst defeat in almost two decades, securing just 26.8 percent of the vote.
… Audio
National Party news conference: Judith Collins
National's defeated leader, Judith Collins fronts the media to discuss what she calls a big wake-up call for National. Ms Collins answers questions on whether she is considering standing down and the… Audio
Study shows Kiwis are living longer in poor health
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factor Study 2019 was published in the Lancet this week. It shows that New Zealanders are now living longer than ever but spending more years in poor… Audio
Party leaders square off in leaders debate one last time
Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins squared off one last time in TVNZ's final leader's debate last night. Child poverty, housing and even religion were among the hard issues canvassed - but there were… Audio
Jobseeker benefit figures up more than 40 percent on past year
The number of people on the jobseeker benefit is now up more than 40 percent compared to the same time last year.
To make matters worse, there's a prediction today a double-dip recession is on the… Audio
Broadway, boxing on election campaign trail in Auckland
It was all broadway and boxing on the campaign trail in Auckland today, although the Labour and National Party leaders say there won't be any fisticuffs or dance routines on show tonight.
Judith… Audio
Wealth, weight, winners and the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard
Two days out, we hear surprise calls on wealth taxes and obesity and the Caucus crew debate the seats to watch, highs and lows, winners and losers. And we put our picks in an envelope. Video, Audio
Election 2020: National leader Judith Collins
Judith Collins joins Kathryn Ryan for an extended interview on why National should form the next government with herself as Prime Minister. Audio
Teen who lived on the streets calling for better access to help
Homeless teenagers in Auckland are being turned away in droves from housing services which say they cannot cope with demand.
One teenager, who lived rough for nearly two years, is calling on any new… Audio
Is heavy industry dying in New Zealand?
Between Tiwai Point, Marsden Point, Glenbrook, and now Kawerau, the potential job losses for heavy industry are starting to stack up.
But is industry on death's door in New Zealand? And what's to… Audio
Collins on campaign phones as Ardern mobbed in Hamilton mall
As political parties hit the final week of the campaign National leader Judith Collins isn't backing down on her wealth tax attack on Labour.
Collins says a Labour-Green government would introduce a… Video, Audio
Election 2020: DHB deficits still out of control
Labour has failed to get DHB deficits under control this term despite going hard on underfunding when in opposition.
At the moment 19 of the 20 DHBs are in the red but the problem of health boards… Audio