National Party
Dr Jess: Why bootcamps won't work
National's Boot Camp policy for youth offenders "a teachable moment to show a classic example of bad science"
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National's boot camp policy slammed by party leaders
Party leaders weigh in on National's so called boot-camp plans. Even National's own support partners described it as reminiscent of a by-gone era. Audio
Govt pledges third of govt-owned vehicles to be electric by 2021
The Prime Minister has announced a third of government-owned vehicles will be electric by 2021.
Older people least in favour of raising pension age
The strongest opposition to National's plan to raise superannuation entitlement age is from older people who won't be affected. Retirement Commissioner Dianne Maxwell joins us. Audio
Labour and National face off over Auckland transport
As the election campaign begins to get into full swing, both Labour and National have laid out their proposals to improve Auckland's transport network. Audio
Ardern ‘capable’ but it’s the same Labour Party - Joyce
This time two days ago, National was gearing up for an election campaign with a beleaguered low-polling Andrew Little its primary target. Much has changed since then. National's campaign manager… Audio
National reveals party list
The National Party's list for the September election is dominated by sitting MPs.
National urges voters to back ACT, United Future
Prime Minister Bill English announced today that National has struck electorate deals with ACT and United Future in the key seats of Epsom and Ohariu, and urged voters to back for them. Audio
Shooting the messenger hunting an MP gone MIA
A recording allegedly made in secret was the downfall of scandal-struck MP Todd Barclay, who has vanished from public view. Now another recording has rescued the reputation of a reporter accused of… Audio
Shooting the messenger hunting an MP gone MIA
A recording allegedly made in secret was the downfall of scandal-struck MP Todd Barclay, who has vanished from public view. Now another recording has rescued the reputation of a reporter accused of…
AudioDeputy PM Paula Bennett reacts to Turei benefit fraud admission
Deputy Prime Minister, Paula Bennett responds to Metiria Turei's revelations that she lied to Work and Income while on a benefit. Mrs Bennett says while she was on a benefit herself as young mother… Audio
National's lefty MP
Retiring MP Chester Borrows describes himself as a loyal old Labrador and is proud of what he's achieved but says he might have achieved more if he was prickly and gorsy. Video, Audio
National's lefty MP
Retiring MP Chester Borrows describes himself as a loyal old Labrador and is proud of what he's achieved but says he might have achieved more if he was prickly and gorsy.
Video, AudioTodd Barclay story shadows National Party conference
The Todd Barclay story is refusing to die, despite the best efforts of senior government ministers, as the National Party held its election year conference over the weekend.
Start-up scores a scoop and a scalp
Established news media and the parliamentary press gallery were scooped by a recent online start-up on the biggest political scandal of election year so far. Audio
Start-up scores a scoop and a scalp
Established news media and the parliamentary press gallery were scooped by a recent online start-up on the biggest political scandal of election year so far.
AudioNational Party Conference
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson reports on day one of the National Party conference in Wellington and what to expect on day two. Audio
Barclay affair a 'tap', not a 'fatal blow' for National - Deputy PM
The National Party faithful have been issued a stark warning that if they think this week has been a tough one, then they need to prepare for the next three months.
Focus on Politics for 23 June 2017
It's been an unexpectedly messy week for the National Party this week in the lead up to its election year conference, and the first real test of Bill English's leadership. The party clearly thought… Audio
Barclay saga threatens to overshadow National party conference
As National Party members converge on Wellington for their annual conference, senior members of the party say the gathering will not be overshadowed by #DeBarclay Audio
