National Party
Roe v Wade ruling triggers intense media reaction
Some said the US Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on abortion was none of our business, because we don’t have the same legal or political set-up, let alone its religious cleavages and cultural…
AudioSee ya Simon - Bridges bows out of Parliament
Former National leader Simon Bridges is farewelling Parliament this evening, after 14 years as an MP.
Bridges announced in March he was bowing out - and gives his final speech in the house tonight -… Audio
Chris Luxon defends pre-Budget speech
'An economic approach that will get Kiwis ahead'. That's how National leader Christopher Luxon is selling his party's vision for the country in a pre-Budget speech.
Luxon says the government has no… Video, Audio
Departing Bridges believes National can win 2023 election
Recent political retiree and former leader of the opposition Simon Bridges thinks National could pull off winning the next election. Audio
National MP Simon Bridges to quit politics
He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.
In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Video, Audio
Luxon pushes National to show more care beyond economy
It's time for National to show more heart - that's one of the key messages from leader Christopher Luxon at the party's Queenstown retreat.
Luxon told his MPs the party can't just be about economic… Video, Audio
National Party 'back', Luxon tells caucus retreat
The National Party is 'back' - or at least that's the message Christopher Luxon delivered at the party's caucus retreat in Queenstown today.
MPs descended on the resort town this morning where they… Video, Audio
National Party caucus retreat takes place in Queenstown
The National Party's MPs are in Queenstown this morning for their annual caucus retreat.
It kicked off with a speech from former British Finance Minister George Osborne this morning.
RNZ political… Audio
No man is an airline
The National Party has new leadership, after an intense focus on the outgoing leader Judith Collins. But while no-one will forget her in a hurry, the name of her successor still seems to confuse the… Audio
No man is an airline
The National Party has new leadership, after an intense focus on the outgoing leader Judith Collins. But while no-one will forget her in a hurry, the name of her successor still seems to confuse the…
AudioMediawatch for 5 December 2021
Spotlight swings onto new National's new leader; an anti-intensification housing media blitz; RNZ's 'Tahi' - 'the one' for rangatahi? Audio
Luxon appoints Bridges to National's Finance portfolio
The new National leader has made his first major appointment - giving his almost-rival Simon Bridges the much-coveted and high-profile finance portfolio.
Christopher Luxon travelled to Tauranga today… Audio
Luxon runs morning media gauntlet on day 1 as National leader
National's reset means a reshuffle, as Chris Luxon seeks to make his mark on the Opposition Party.
The new leader now has some big decisions ahead of him as his opposition MPs head home after… Audio
Christopher Luxon says business skills 'transferrable' to role
409 days from entering politics, Christopher Luxon is the new leader of the National party, promising a "reset" and to lead a party for all New Zealanders. The former Chief Executive of Air New… Audio
Jim Bolger on Christopher Luxon's appointment
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger; who was National Party leader from 1986 until 1997, joins Karyn to discuss Christopher Luxon's new appointment as leader of the National Party. Audio
Can the former Air NZ boss make National straighten up and fly right?
Analysis - Massey University Professor of Politics Richard Shaw breaks down the uphill battle Christopher Luxon faces as he leads the National Party into a new era.
'National is back' - Chris Luxon, Nicola Willis take leadership
The National Party will be hoping to reach new heights with newly appointed leader Christopher Luxon.
The political newbie - and former Air New Zealand chief executive - was elected earlier today… Audio
National's new leader Christopher Luxon talks to Checkpoint
Relatively new entrant to Parliament, former Unilever and Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon has landed the job as leader of the National Party.
The situation vacant sign when up last week when Judith… Video, Audio
Bridges bows out, Luxon, Willis take National leadership
The new National Party leader Christopher Luxon is promising to revitalise the party, saying his relative inexperience in Parliament is an advantage.
The former Air New Zealand boss has been elected… Video, 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
