Simon Bridges
National's new leader: What the public are saying
People are taking to social media to have their say on the new National Party leader Simon Bridges.
National caucus to vote for new leader
The new leader of the National Party will be chosen today, when the 56 MPs will lock themselves into a room and conduct a secret ballot. Simon Bridges has been considered a frontrunner right from the… Audio
National's next leaders: Lining up the contenders
Power Play - Phones will be running hot in the National Party, now Adams, Bridges and Collins have shown their hand.
National leader vote: Bridges touts 'generational change'
Simon Bridges has made a pitch for leader of the National Party, and tells Guyon Espiner he's the most experienced candidate who can also usher in generational change. Audio
Game on for National Party leadership
Judith Collins, Simon Bridges and Amy Adams have all announced they want the top job, but other bids might follow. Meanwhile, Paula Bennett says she'd like to remain as deputy. Video, Audio
National MPs loyal to English, Bennett leadership
As National heads into the second and final day of its caucus retreat, its MPs appear united. Last week, there was a burst of leadership speculation, with reports some were unhappy with the deputy… Audio
Road tripping with the former Minister of Transport
As a wannabe musician from way back, National's shadow leader of the house Simon Bridges knows what makes a road trip great. "I suppose I sound like a walking cliche, but it is the people, isn't it?"
…Leave Australia out of it, Simon Bridges tells PM
National says the new government's pressure on Australia over resettling some refugees from Manus Island is hurting New Zealand's relationship with its closest ally. Video, Audio
Road toll heads toward highest in 7 years - Insight
This road toll is heading towards being the worst in seven years. With just six weeks until the end of the year, 326 people have died on the roads, that's just three down on all of last year. RNZ… Audio
National reacts to NZ First pledge to move Auckland port
New Zealand First's election pledge to move Auckland's port to Northland has caught his potential government partners off guard. Audio
Extending sittings for settlements
Sometimes there are more things to do than there is time to do them but Parliament has a few tools to help it get things done including passing Treaty Settlements. Audio
Extending sittings for settlements
Sometimes there are more things to do than there is time to do them but Parliament has a few tools to help it get things done including passing Treaty Settlements.
AudioGovt needs to 'get on' with Manawatu Gorge alternative
As the costs for trucking companies mount from the closure of the Manawatu Gorge, they want to see the government get on with a new permanent route. Jemma Brackebush reports. Audio
The final countdown
It's the final week of business in the House before Parliament dissolves for the election and the leader of the House Simon Bridges says there's still lots to get through. Audio
The final countdown
It's the final week of business in the House before Parliament dissolves for the election and the leader of the House Simon Bridges says there's still lots to get through.
AudioGovt says it can pay for Auckland's $1b transport blowout
A leaked copy of the latest Auckland transport plan shows light rail is among the projects being fast-tracked for the city. It also shows a funding gap of about $1 billion. Transport Minister Simon… Audio
House adopts satire rule change
Parliament has loosened up rules for satirising footage of MPs in the debating chamber as part of a review of Standing Orders. Audio
House adopts satire rule change
Parliament has loosened up rules for satirising footage of MPs in the debating chamber as part of a review of Standing Orders.
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