Simon Wilson: Why one-lane Bridges is safe for now
National's leader will not be rolled ahead of the Budget, but after that all bets are off.
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National MP slammed for joking about domestic violence
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Peter Dunne says getting through Covid and onto the election is a "massive" balancing act.
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Bridges 'politicising' level 4 lockdown extension – Finance Minister
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Bridges in Facebook backlash, leadership rumours: 'We back Simon', says Bennett
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Claire Trevett: Simon Bridges making the same mistake twice
This is the worst time for Bridges to give his caucus reason to doubt his judgement.
SFO decision over NZ First Foundation will come before election
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Winston Peters' privacy breached but claim fails because leaker could not be found
Winston Peters said the case had caused "considerable stress".
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Some New Zealanders are increasingly envious of Australia's looser lockdown - is it right?
Bridges defends Wellington-to-Tauranga commute
Opposition leader commutes to Parliament from Tauranga home during Covid-19 lockdown.
National puts campaign on hold, supports Govt on virus fight
"We want to do all we can to protect the lives and livelihoods of New Zealanders."
Claire Trevett: Is Simon Bridges right to criticise Covid-19 response?
Simon Bridges might be negative Neddy, but governments need to be stress-tested in crisis.
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Local Focus: Hipango announces she's standing again for National in Whanganui
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Provincial Growth Fund staff travel costs top $1m in a year
PGF minister Shane Jones says he's told staff they have to defend their spending.
Up in smoke: National unveils details of its 'regulation bonfire' plan
National has outlined the first 29 regulations it plans to scrap if it wins power.
Claire Trevett: Why coronavirus threatens to derail Labour's election dream
The Government has faced its crises - but Covid-19 is its big test.
Jacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clip
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Bridges says middle income earners deserve tax relief
The National Party leader has criticised the government's response to the coronavirus.
Hosking: Elections under suspicion
Comment: Maybe it's a storm in a teacup but there remains some very big question marks.
Tauranga terror: Mob member heckled, police guard Bridges' public meeting
Tauranga 'one step from tragedy', National leader tells public meeting.
'There is no own goal': Jami-Lee Ross denies SFO charges
All four men have denied the allegations and said they will defend the charges in court.
National considers deportations for convicted Australians
Simon Bridges wants Australians convicted of serious crimes in NZ to be deported.
Audrey Young: Nats, NZ First wrangle - who really killed the car tax plan?
The scheme has had a bumpy road ever since Julie Anne Genter proposed it.
Ashley Church: Why National will form the next government
Comment: NZ First's likely demise means Labour has a big mountain to climb.
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Fran O'Sullivan: Bridges can't dodge the mud-slinging
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