New ZealandJudith Collins crushes coup, predicts bid to oust Simon Bridges will failJudith Collins: 'I am not part of anything that is going on'.20 May 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: Bridges' put up or shut up punch to challengersSimon Bridges takes a Covid-19 strategy to his challengers: go hard, go early. Eliminate.19 May 11:43 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: National are blowing their election chancesCOMMENT: They're panic-stricken, fearful of their personal plight, and not the party's.19 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandListen: 'Paula Benefit': Bridges' embarrassing on-air gaffe about his loyal deputyNational leader Simon Bridges has made an embarrassing gaffe on live radio.19 May 07:26 PM
New ZealandReport: Todd Muller, Nikki Kaye plan to challenge for National leadershipBridges says a leadership challenge a 'massive distraction'.19 May 07:14 PM
New Zealand'Working on it': National MP's revealing email as Simon Bridges set to face no-confidence voteA stormy week ahead for National MPs as they prepare for D-Day next Tuesday.19 May 05:42 PM
New Zealand'Working on it': National MP's bombshell reply to constituent about 'rolling' Simon Bridges'Time to roll Simon. Landslide loss in September otherwise.'19 May 09:07 AM
New ZealandFormer PM backs Todd Muller for next National leaderFormer PM Jim Bolger believes this politician is the solution to National's problem.19 May 06:25 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Simon Bridges' problem is he's currently invisibleCOMMENT: Simon Bridges doesn't wash with voters and that's for National to sort out.18 May 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bridges now facing the fight of his political lifeSimon Bridges has lasted for just over 26 months. He may have only a week left.18 May 08:23 AM
New ZealandLabour soars, National plummets in first Covid-19 pollFirst public poll since February shows major change in political landscape.18 May 06:19 AM
BusinessPetrol prices: National calls for halt on July tax increaseNational says Govt should give motorists a break, with price increase due in July.17 May 06:29 PM
BusinessDunedin MP: Budget 2020 rail investment 'act of hypocrisy'Michael Woodhouse critical of decision to leave out Hillside railway from the Budget.15 May 07:05 PM
New ZealandFreeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekendIt's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational MP keeps promise and rocks new mullet lookNational MP Chris Bishop has kept his word after being challenged to sport a mudflap.15 May 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMichael Cullen v Steven Joyce on Budget: Saving business, consumer confidenceTwo political heavyweights of NZ politics talk about crises, past and present.13 May 05:38 AM
KahuAllowing police to enter marae 'smacks of discrimination'Rahui Papa said there is a 'growing feeling' that the Government is undermining iwi.13 May 02:05 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Budget Day a chance for National to get back in the raceCOMMENT: If they can't offer a viable alternative blueprint, they don't deserve to win.12 May 08:57 PM
New Zealand'We've flattened the curve, let's not flatten economy'Simon Bridges reacts to level 2 announcement.11 May 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Ardern, Bridges - an analysis of their latest political tacticsThe lap of luxury is not a comfortable one for National's Simon Bridges.06 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesBig law firms don't need subsidy: Simon BridgesOpposition Leader says major firms do not need the Government's wage subsidy.05 May 05:51 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' plan to help businesses recover from Covid-19GST refunds form a central part of National's plan for recovery.05 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Objection to fast-track consentsNew law would remove public and councils input into whether projects proceed.03 May 06:26 PM
New ZealandNational wants road component of Auckland busway to stayLuxon and Brown say the community has been promised a flyover and expects a flyover.02 May 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why one-lane Bridges is safe for nowNational's leader will not be rolled ahead of the Budget, but after that all bets are off.29 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFormer National MP is forming his own political partyJami-Lee Ross says the party will be called Advance New Zealand.28 Apr 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: How did Simon Bridges fare in redemption test?David Seymour wanted a hair cut and a pay cut, Peters served a dish he prepared earlier.28 Apr 07:41 AM
New ZealandPM, Simon Bridges face off for first time in five weeksBridges questions Ardern about plight of workers, small businesses as Parliament resumes.28 Apr 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettWhistling in the wind: Bridges locked under the shadow of Key, EnglishCOMMENT: Back him or sack him: National needs to put leadership speculation to bed, fast.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational MP slammed for joking about domestic violenceFellow MP Nick Smith reminded Macindoe 'we are in public session' after his comments.24 Apr 02:16 AM
New ZealandMoving out of lockdown a tricky, political balancing act - Peter DunnePeter Dunne says getting through Covid and onto the election is a "massive" balancing act.22 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: John Key praises Luxon, talks of him as PM"If Chris was the prime minister, you would see is a very strong emphasis on the economy."22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridges 'politicising' level 4 lockdown extension – Finance MinisterNational leader has said small businesses are a 'sacrificial lamb' – Robertson hits back.21 Apr 09:05 PM
New ZealandBridges in Facebook backlash, leadership rumours: 'We back Simon', says BennettRumours National's leadership on shaky ground following a controversial Facebook post.21 Apr 07:44 PM
