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Coalition split over Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's fate
The future of Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, and heavy industry nationwide, is shaping to be a sticking point between Coalition partners Labour and New Zealand First.
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Brownlee: 'Some sorrow' over MPs' exit but others will step up
Attempts were made to retain Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, but they've made personal decisions to move on, says National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee. Audio
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National to confirm Auckland Central candidate by early Aug - Brownlee
5:10 pm todayNational's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee discusses today's resignations from Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, his track record in helping Christchurch earthquake… Video, Audio
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Economist warns risk of another Covid-19 outbreak rising
An economist modelling Covid-19 cases says people should enjoy the freedoms of alert level 1 because they may not last. Audio
Coalition split over Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's fate
The future of Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, and heavy industry nationwide, is shaping to be a sticking point between Coalition partners Labour and New Zealand First.
Brownlee: 'Some sorrow' over MPs' exit but others will step up
Attempts were made to retain Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, but they've made personal decisions to move on, says National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee. Audio
Swarbrick says Auckland Central race is 'anyone's'
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick says Nikki Kaye's resignation from the National Party means it's game-on in the race for her Auckland Central electorate. Audio
National to confirm Auckland Central candidate by early Aug - Brownlee
National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee discusses today's resignations from Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, his track record in helping Christchurch earthquake claimants, and National's plans for the… Video, Audio
Kaye and Adams resign from National as election looms
The National Party rollercoaster continued today with more shock news - two senior MPs announced they're quitting at the election. Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams are both saying goodbye to the party two… Audio
Economist warns risk of another Covid-19 outbreak rising
An economist modelling Covid-19 cases says people should enjoy the freedoms of alert level 1 because they may not last. Audio
Overhauling water infrastructure & the quid pro quo
Under sweeping reforms, the government will give $761 million to councils to kick start a programme to reorganise water assets as independent publicly owned regional entities. Audio
Nikki Kaye: 'I've been through a hell of a lot with breast cancer'
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye has confirmed she's quitting politics and Amy Adams is joining her in walking out the door. Audio
Nikki Kaye on reasons behind resignation
Nikki Kaye has announced her retirement from the National Party, saying she no longer plans to stand for re-election.
She speaks to Corin Dann. Audio
Shane Reti becomes National Party health spokesperson
National has a new health spokesperson after Michael Woodhouse was stripped of the portfolio.
Dr Shane Reti, the MP for Whangarei, has replaced him and been promoted to the front bench.
Before… Audio
Ex-National Party government press secretary on Kaye departure
Former National Party deputy leader Nikki Kaye will quit today ahead of today's party reshuffle.
She announced her resignation in a press release on Thursday morning.
We have asked Kaye for comment… Audio
Amy Adams set to retire again, Nikki Kaye confirms resignation
Amy Adams is set to be announcing her resignation again today just as former deputy leader Nikki Kaye leaves too.
Kaye confirmed her resignation on Thursday morning.
Adams had announced her… Audio
Covid-19: Michael Woodhouse wants to put leak behind him
National MP Michael Woodhouse wants to put the Covid-19 data leak behind him now that the party is under new leadership.
Woodhouse has been stripped of the health portfolio under new leader Judith… Audio
Nikki Kaye understood to be planning to announce resignation
National could be rocked by another high profile resignation today with growing speculation former party deputy leader Nikki Kaye will quit ahead of today's party reshuffle.
RNZ understands she will… Audio
Covid-19: Ardern warns Kiwis not to get complacent
The Prime Minister is warning New Zealanders not to be complacent in the battle against Covid 19 and as part of that warning she is quoting economist Rodney Jones.
Jones early on warned the… Audio
Judith Collins strips Woodhouse of spokespersonship
Judith Collins has demoted a senior MP in her first full day in the job as she clears the decks following a disastrous week for the party.
Later this morning the new leader will unveil her reshuffle… Audio
Collins to make her mark again in National caucus reshuffle
Analysis - Judith Collins is stamping her mark as a decisive leader willing to make the tough calls less than 24 hours into the job.
'The public can trust me, I'll stand on my track record'- Dr Shane Reti on diversity
Dr Shane Reti yesterday replaced Michael Woodhouse as the National Party's Health spokesperson and has been promoted to the front bench. Mr Woodhouse had been under pressure over the past few weeks as… Audio
The many sides of Judith Collins
The Detail - The new National Party leader has an 18-year political career dotted with controversy, combat, and quick quips.
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
