National Party
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…
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Bridges burned, Collins crushed, Reti takes the reins; Just fed-up farmers - or 'the radical right in gumboots'? ; New bid to get tech titans pay for NZ news. Audio
Collins and Bridges: MP disputes should allow some natural justice
Analysis - In the wake of the National Party's unceremonious toppling of leader Judith Collins, former ministerial adviser Brigitte Morten argues the case for utilising natural justice in party…
National Party board did not endorse Bridges' demotion - president
The National Party's president has told members its board did not endorse demoting Simon Bridges, as claimed by Judith Collins.
Voter reaction to leadership fiasco: 'The National Party are a lost soul'
Judith Collins says she is pleased to be "just the MP for Papakura" again - and has vowed to stay on, and stand again in 2023. But what do the voters think of her chances and the future of the… Audio
Voters respond to latest National leadership spill
Judith Collins says she's pleased to be "just the MP for Papakura again" and has vowed to stay on, and stand again in 2023.
But will the voters want her after a torrid 24 hours and an ugly leadership… Audio
Ex-MP Jonathan Coleman on another National leadership spill
Former National MP and Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman knows what it's like to take a tilt for at the leadership.
He threw his hat in the ring in 2016 after John Key announced he was resigning. Back… Video, Audio
National Party saga: Why wait to choose a new leader?
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at the Parliament studio.
She discusses why the National Party is taking time to choose a new leader, after the vote of no confidence in Judith Collins. Video, Audio
National leadership saga: Judith Collins gone by lunchtime
National's leadership revolving door has spat out yet another customer. Judith Collins has been ousted as National's leader, following a shambolic day for the party.
The vote of no confidence came… Audio
Collins demotes Simon Bridges over allegation of misconduct
National's leader Judith Collins has demoted Simon Bridges following an accusation he made inappropriate comments to a female National MP several years ago.
Home by Christmas? Political Covid plans overpromise
Opposition parties’ plans for lockdown-free Covid management and re-opening our borders made headlines this week - kicked off former PM John Key last weekend. All of them dangled the prospect of free… Audio
Home by Christmas? Political Covid plans overpromise
Opposition parties’ plans for lockdown-free Covid management and re-opening our borders made headlines this week - kicked off former PM John Key last weekend. All of them dangled the prospect of free…
AudioCollins’ snub startles media - but it cuts both ways
National's embattled leader surprised the media by spurning some interview opportunities this week - and the public exposure that would have come with them. But while political reporters often… Audio
Collins’ snub startles media - but it cuts both ways
National's embattled leader surprised the media by spurning some interview opportunities this week - and the public exposure that would have come with them. But while political reporters often…
AudioCollins refuses to resign, even if National polls below 20 percent
National's leader Judith Collins says she will never resign from her position - even if the party's support sinks below 20 percent.
The declaration comes as dissatisfaction at her performance grows… Audio
National's factions strained over gay conversion therapy ban
The National Party's liberal and conservative factions are strained as the party reckons with voting against a ban on gay conversion therapy.
National was the only political party that didn't support… Audio
The Panel with Anna Fifield and Chris Finlayson
Joining us on the Weekend panel this morning are Anna Fifield and Chris Finlayson. They'll be looking at New Zealand's Olympic Games campaign, arming the police, problems in MIQ, and the National… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Louis Houlbrooke
Today, our panelists will be looking at the troubling rise of violence in New Zealand, the governments Mongrel Mob rehab funding and National's new 'demand the debate' billboard campaign. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - revenge for pineapple on pizza
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about controversial sportscaster Martin Devlin reportedly returning to the radio; the Forever War in Afghanistan; football… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - revenge for pineapple on pizza
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about controversial sportscaster Martin Devlin reportedly returning to the radio; the Forever War in Afghanistan; football…
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