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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.
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Phil Taylor (part 2)
Panellists Dr Ella Henry and Phil Taylor discuss ageism in local politics, access to primary care services in Christchurch, and the dogs being left in hot cars. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 29 November 2021
Panellists Dr Ella Henry and Phil Taylor talk about the gender pay gap and share what they have been thinking. Audio
Govt deciding traffic light colours for each region
Government ministers are currently deciding which colours each part of the country will be placed in when the Covid-19 traffic light system begins on Friday.
Auckland is to start off in red, the most… Audio
Political commentators Jones & Morten - National leader vacancy
Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk to Kathryn about the National leadership in disarray and the new front runners to lead the Party. Also Speaker, Trevor Mallard's criticism of the Government over… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney - Omicron fears
Europe is taking no chances with the new Covid 19 Omicron variant. EU states have moved quickly to restrict the arrival of passengers from numerous countries in southern Africa. Tensions between… Audio
National Party leadership: contenders do the numbers
National MPs' phones have been running hot over the weekend as the top contenders for the Party's leadership try to get the numbers to secure them the top job.
Former leader Simon Bridges, new face… Audio
