National Party
'You know when your time's done'
National Party leader Bill English is looking forward to starting a new future outside of public life after stepping down from politics, he says.
Dipton locals in shock at English resignation
The reaction to Bill English's resignation in his home town of Dipton in Southland has ranged from shock to acceptance that it was time for him to move on. The departing National Party leader… Audio
MPs warned of social media perils after Bishop's Snapchat
Politicians have been warned about the perils of social media after a National MP was forced to change how he used the app Snapchat. Chris Bishop has stopped communicating directly with young people… Audio
Bill English 'cautiously liberated' - political analysis
So just who will take over as leader of the National Party? MPs have just two weeks to decide who they want to take over the top job - before Bill English walks out the door. RNZ's political editor… Audio
Leadership battle brews in National Party
The contest is on to replace Bill English as leader of the National Party. The 56-year old former farmer from Dipton has announced he's stepping down and will leave Parliament. MPs have just two weeks… Audio
Joyce predicts smooth transition to new National leader
The jostling to replace Bill English as leader of the National Party is beginning - with MPs expected to declare their intentions in the coming days. The caucus has just two weeks to decide on Mr… Audio
Bill English reflects on 28 years in Parliament
Bill English talks to John Campbell about why he is stepping down, and how he wishes he made more progress in the area of housing, saying if the government had moved faster there might have been less… Video, Audio
Bill English resigns from Parliament
Bill English has resigned from Parliament and leader of the National Party after more than a quarter of a century in politics. He says he is looking forward to new personal and professional… Video, Audio
'Very few serve for so long at such a high level' - Ardern
Politicians across the spectrum have paid their respects to Bill English after he announced his plans to resign as leader of the opposition today.
National looks at common ground instead of deals
National MPs have wrapped up their two-day retreat - after what they say was a free and frank assessment of the party and its future. Audio
National Party sticks to current leadership
National leader Bill English says he's "not surprised" his MPs have rallied behind him at the party's annual caucus retreat, insisting questions of his support are "not an issue".
Potential MPs invited to National meeting
National MPs have spent the day hunkered down at their annual retreat - and for the first time ever, the party's also invited the candidates next in line to enter Parliament. Video, Audio
National caucus presents united front
The National Party has - for the first time - invited a handful of its list candidates next in line to join Parliament to its annual caucus retreat.
Nats retreat a chance to build on policies - English
National MPs are heading into a two day caucus retreat about a week after a sudden burst of leadership speculation.
Markets dive: 'Watch US interest rates' - Bill English
A wild day on US stock markets has caused ripples around the world as the panic spreads. The Dow Jones suffered its biggest ever daily points fall when the week began and world markets have followed… Audio
National MPs dismiss rumours of leadership rumblings
The party is grappling with the best way to recover from its election loss, and much of the discussion is around the way the leadership team handled the failed coalition negotiations. Video, Audio
Bill English says leadership speculation 'gossip'
The National Party leader says leadership speculation was just gossip and he has the confidence of his caucus.
Live: Opposition leader Bill English
The National Party leader Bill English says the government's plan to set up an inquiry into the abuse of children in state care may detract from work needed in the sector. Audio
'Waka-jumping' law plan dangerous - English
"Waka-jumping" legislation gives NZ political party leaders too much power, instead of forcing them to follow the will of the electorate, says National leader Bill English. Video
Waka-jumping law plan dangerous - Bill English
New 'waka-jumping' legislation has been introduced to Parliament, designed to ensure MPs who resign from a political party can't stay on in the House as independents or members of another party. The… Audio