National Party
Right wing and a prayer
Pictures of Judith Collins kneeling in prayer in church raised eyebrows last weekend - and accusations of using faith for electoral advantage. Media were criticised too for intruding on a private…
AudioLow-energy election campaign calls for a gentler Judith - not 'Crusher' Collins
When she became the National Party leader in July, many in the media reckoned combative Crusher Collins guaranteed a confrontational contest for Election 2020. Now some seem disappointed she's showing… Audio
Low-energy election campaign calls for a gentler Judith - not 'Crusher' Collins
When she became the National Party leader in July, many in the media reckoned combative Crusher Collins guaranteed a confrontational contest for Election 2020. Now some seem disappointed she's showing…
AudioNats call for Border Agency Protection
The National Party is calling for a Border Agency Protection to be set up. The party also wants international travellers to provide evidence of a negative covid-19 test before coming into the country… Audio
National Party signals multi-million dollar investment in women's health
The National Party would spend an extra $20 million over four years protecting women from gynaecological cancer including immediately introducing self-testing for the virus that is a precurser to… Audio
National MPs respond to latest poll showing drop in support
A large number of National Party MPs could be looking for work after September 19, based on current poll results. If the election was today, the so-called team of 55 could lose about 23 players.
The… Video, Audio
Sudden surge of scandal pushes bigger issues into the background
A sudden surge of MPs quitting - some in disgrace - dominated political reporting this week, pushing pre-election policy into the background and painting a poor picture of Parliament.
Sudden surge of scandal pushes bigger issues into the background
A sudden surge of MPs quitting - some in disgrace - dominated political reporting this week, pushing pre-election policy into the background and painting a poor picture of Parliament.
AudioFallout continues for National as Falloon quits
The Panel discusses the latest developments in the National Party following former National MP Andrew Falloon's abrupt resignation. Audio
Two more women say Falloon sent them pornographic material
Two more women have come forward saying they were sent pornagraphic material by former MP Andrew Falloon.
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He resigned this morning after telling his leader, Judith Collins… Audio
More allegations against MP Andrew Falloon
More allegations about the National party MP Andrew Falloon have emerged. The MP for Rangitata resigned from Parliament this morning, effective immediately, following revelations he sent an indecent… Audio
National MP Andrew Falloon quits, alleged to have shared indecent material
Monday has seen another National Party resignation, this time the South Canterbury backbencher and MP for Rangitata, Andrew Falloon.
An alcohol-related incident is believed to be behind his decision… Video, Audio
National party plan gets nod of approval from Whangarei Mayor
It was big morning for the National Party, as it's new leader Judith Collins announced a more than thirty-billion dollar infrastructure spend. Four lane expressways in the Upper North Island headlined… Audio
How National plans to pay for the $31b infrastructure package
National's Spokesperson for Infrastructure and Transport Chris Bishop joins Checkpoint to discuss the massive $31b infrastructure announcement. Video, Audio
Third time lucky? National's Judith Collins takes charge
She's tough, she's abrasive, and her political history is less than squeaky clean - but can Judith Collins rescue the National Party from a humiliating election defeat? Audio
Third time lucky? National's Judith Collins takes charge
She's tough, she's abrasive, and her political history is less than squeaky clean - but can Judith Collins rescue the National Party from a humiliating election defeat?
AudioNational's Jian Yang to bow out at September election
The Auckland list MP has long faced claims about his links to the Chinese Communist Party - even accusations of being a spy. Jian Yang has always denied such claims - but some are today questioning… Video, Audio
Todd Muller outlines National's economic plan
National's leader, Todd Muller, has given a speech at a business luncheon in Christchurch outlining what he says is his party's first big announcement on its economic plan for New Zealand. Called… Audio
Covid-19 leak: How Boag received information still unclear
It took four days for disgraced National MP Hamish Walker to come clean about leaking private information, but less than 24 hours for his career to come crashing down around him. The Clutha-Southland… Audio
Muller on rebuilding Bridges: 'We've a professional relationship'
Simon Bridges has boomeranged back into National's top twenty today taking the foreign affairs portfolio off senior MP Gerry Brownlee. The reshuffle was prompted by Paula Bennett's resignation on… Audio
