Politics
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.
Season 2 | Episode 4: 30th November 2021
Party People evaluates the new National Party leader. Discuss Nanaia Mahuta’s performance as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and talk over the move to the Traffic Light system. Video, Audio
'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
Watch: 'We are the reset,' says new National Party leader
MP for Botany Christopher Luxon has become the National Party's new leader, and Nicola Willis the deputy after MPs voted this afternoon.
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
The Panel with David Slack and Heather Roy (part 2)
Panellists David Slack and Heather Roy discuss electric vehicles, WOFs, and Australian media law. Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Heather Roy (part 1)
Panellists David Slack and Heather Roy discuss the new National Party leadership. Audio
The Pre-Panel with David Slack and Heather Roy
Panellists David Slack and Heather Roy discuss the new National Party leader Christopher Luxon and share what they have been thinking. Audio
National's leadership vote : Luxon vs Bridges
NZ Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson, speaks to Jesse ahead of the National Party caucus leadership vote. Audio
National Party MPs to select new leader
National Party MPs will this afternoon seal the doors on a caucus meeting to select a new leader after Judith Collins was rolled last week.
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson talks to Max Towle. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
America is gripped by Omicron panic, the latest Covid 19 variant. And Ron says inflation is also causing concern as dissent and disunity roils both major political parties. Eyes are also on the… Audio
Rushed laws a "constitutional disgrace" - law prof
While the National Party was in the throes of its leadership crisis last Wednesday night, Parliament's Speaker had hours earlier taken the highly unusual step of lambasting the Labour government over… Audio
Business and farming representatives on National Party leadership
National MPs are descending on the capital today to elect a new leader.
It follows the dumping of Judith Collins in a vote of no confidence.
RNZ understands it's a two horse race between former… Audio
National Party MPs to meet today over leadership
National Party MPs meet on Tuesday at 3pm to elect a new leader.
RNZ understands it's a two horse race between former leader Simon Bridges and Christopher Luxon, with support for the latter firming.
…National leadership: Peter Dunne's take
It's D-day for the National Party as MPs enter talks to determine who will be the new leader of the Opposition. Chris Luxon and Simon Bridges are seen as the frontrunners in what's been a very chaotic… Audio
Chris Luxon front runner as National Party seeks saviour
Power Play - Some believe Luxon could have a better shot at uniting a caucus riven with distrust and resentment after its most recent bout of self-flagellation, writes Jane Patterson.
Traffic light settings for NZ revealed: 'At red, it will feel a lot like level 2'
Watch - No region is expected to be in the green setting of the new Covid-19 protection framework over the summer period, the prime minister has announced.
'Long and brutal': MP reacts to being caught up in Collins' downfall
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean says she "took no pleasure in being caught up in a political power-play" within the National Party.