Simon Bridges
Queen’s Counsel to lead inquiry into Bridges’ expenses leak
Parliament's speaker Trevor Mallard has launched an inquiry into who leaked National Party leader Simon Bridges' expenses to media this week. Audio
Bridges' gets an investigation
Speaker Trevor Mallard has decided to investigate who leaked Simon Bridges' spending bill. The National Party leader wants an in-depth, independent report into who leaked the details about his almost… Audio
Simon Bridges calls for investigation into spending leak
The hunt for who leaked Simon Bridges' travel bill is in full swing - and Parliament's referee will today decide whether to ramp it up to a full-scale inquiry. That's what National's leader is calling… Audio
National demands inquiry into Simon Bridges' expenses leak
Details of a large Crown limo bill for National leader Simon Bridges were leaked to media, prompting questions about who was responsible, and why they did it. Audio
Bridges' ritzy roadshow
National leader Simon Bridges is being criticised over his use of taxpayer money on limos and hotels during his tour of the country. The $113,000 bill was leaked to media. Audio
Simon Bridges talks law and order
The National leader Simon Bridges talks law and order and where his party sits on the question of criminal law reform.The government is planning the biggest changes to the criminal justice system in… Audio
Simon Bridges defends tax-funded travel bill
Opposition leader Simon Bridges is defending the large travel bill he racked up and doesn't think his caucus colleagues are to blame for it leaking to the media. Mr Bridges stands by the roughly… Audio
Abolishing Māori seats 'more trouble than it's worth' - Bridges
National and ACT have a long history, but the future of that relationship is uncertain. ACT is polling the highest it has ever done under David Seymour but during the party conference on Sunday he… Audio
Echoes of the past in NZ fake news first
Judith Collins has been condemned for endorsing fake news about France concerning the abuse of children. Critics claim it’s the first time a local MP has knowingly spread a story online that's made… Audio
Abolishing youth rates on govt back-burner
Labour's pre-election policy of ditching youth rates within its first year in power appears to be on the back burner for now as it negotiates with its coalition partner New Zealand First. But that's… Audio
Bridges defends Collins' social media gaffe
National's leader Simon Bridges won't be disciplining one of his MPs for calling on the Prime Minister to denounce a story about child rape - even though it turned out to be fake. Judith Collins… Audio
Treasury warns business slump may hit govt books
The Treasury is warning the slump in business confidence and a cooling housing market could hit the Government's books. However, Finance Minister Grant Robertson is playing this down. Audio
Simon Bridges 'takes heart' from political poll
National Party leader Simon Bridges suffered another blow in the popularity stakes despite strong support for his party. Last night's Colmar-Brunton OneNews poll had National as the most preferred… Audio
Contest of ideas - or personality contest?
Politics is a contest of ideas, but these days also a personality contest between leaders. Which came out on top in the political coverage during a week when the families of rival politicians were… Audio
Auckland charter school accused of teaching creationism
Opposition leader Simon Bridges says he's seen no evidence that his sister has been teaching creationism in place of the New Zealand science curriculum at a private Christian school. Mt Hobson Middle… Audio
National Party Conference 2018
The National Party had its conference on the weekend. Former PM John Key spoke and offered words of support to the current party leader Simon Bridges. A for their policy announcements - did vowing to… Audio
30 charter schools would be 'fantastic' - Simon Bridges
Promising to be "the hardest working opposition this country has ever seen" Simon Bridges at the weekend hosted the National Party's first conference since last year's election loss. Mr Bridges' first… Video, Audio
Bridges meeting the needs of party faithful and new breed
Opinion - Simon Bridges needed to achieve two things in his first speech as opposition leader to the party faithful at the National Party conference, writes Brigette Morten.
National Party Conference day 2: Jane Patterson
Day two of the the National Party conference at Sky City in Auckland is on today. Today Simon Bridges gives a speech at midday. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is attending the conference. Audio
National's first conference since election
The National Party goes into its first conference since losing Government this weekend, with a focus on renewing its policies and turning its eye to the 2020 election. There will no doubt be some… Audio