National Party
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
Govt accuses Nats of leaving it with a $20b bill
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says his predecessor failed to put aside the money for National's promised big ticket Defence Force revamp. Audio
Revenue Minister has neglected GST details - Judith Collins
National's revenue spokesperson Judith Collins says the issue of GST on online shopping is "a little bit more complicated" than Revenue Minister Stuart Nash expects. Video, Audio
Opposition doubts PM's claims of progress over Manus refugees
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there's been progress made on Australia being willing to accept the offer to resettle 150 refugees, but opposition is sceptical of her claims. Audio
'We negotiated in good faith' - English on Peters, TPP, Kaikōura
The National Party's support has suddenly become pivotal to the success of the rebranded Trans-Pacific Partnership. Labour's support partner, the Greens, will not be supporting the deal and Labour… Audio
Labour forced to turn to National for TPP support
Labour will have to turn to its chief rival National to get the TPP through Parliament after the Greens said they oppose the deal. Audio
Winston Peters accused of insincerity
Judith Collins says Winston Peters wasn't sincere in the coalition negotiations with National, he was playing the Nats. Audio
Select committee changes 'anti-democratic' - Bill English
A reduction in select committee seats is anti-democratic, National leader Bill English says. Video
English promising tough time for govt with new lineup
The National Party is flexing its muscles and promising to do it all it can to make life tough for the new government. Bill English unveiled his new opposition lineup at Parliament yesterday as his… Audio
Who is National MP Jian Yang? And where is he?
National leader Bill English repeatedly dodged questions about MP Jian Yang's past, including teaching spies in China, saying journalists should ask him directly. John Campbell tried to do just that.
…Unanimous council support for Queenstown housing developments
More than 2000 new houses may soon be built, and Queenstown Lakes District Council also unanimously voted in support of building affordable houses for the area's workforce. Audio
National a 'victim' in copyright case - Mike Chunn
A long time guardian of New Zealand songwriter's incomes says he feels sorry for the National Party. National has been ordered by the High Court to pay $600,000 to American rapper Eminem's publishers… Audio
Did National act in good faith or steal Eminem's song?
The High Court ruling into the National Party's use of Eminem's song referenced Professor of Law James Boyle's work 'Theft! A History of Music'. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
English to stay on as National leader
Bill English has been re-elected unopposed as National's leader and will lead the party into the 2020 election.
Bill English re-elected as National leader unopposed
Bill English has been re-elected unopposed as the leader of the National Party, and he's promising to stay on until 2020 and fight to win the next election. Video, Audio
National needs to be a 'practical and sceptical' opposition
Opinion - The National Party will need to be wary of the potential pitfalls of an unexpected stint in opposition, writes Rob Hosking.
Green Party still needs to officially sign up for coalition
Otago University's expert in electoral law Andrew Geddis on the incoming coalition government. Audio
Analysis of the campaign and coalition
Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards shares his opinions on Jacinda Adern's rise to power. Audio
Labour Party, Green Party and NZ First will be government
Former Green co-leader Russel Norman and former Labour Party president Mike Williams give their thoughts on the new coalition. Audio
‘We could and should be doing far better’ – NZ First chooses Labour
NZ First leader Winston Peters arrives at the Beehive Theatrette and announces his coalition choice is the Labour Party and Green Party. Video, Audio
