New Zealand'Jokiness and blokiness': How Bridges is emulating John KeySimon Bridges tells us he believes he shares the 'jokiness' of the former National leader.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret Diary of Simon BridgesCOMMENT: I woke up super-amped and ready to rock.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyRace remarks make the blood boilOPINION: Questioning of National leaders' 'Maoriness' shows how far we have to go.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeary Bill English signs off after 27 years in politicsEnglish said he's never met someone without hope, not even New Zealand's worst offenders01 Mar 05:36 AM
New ZealandBill English signs off after 27 years in politicsFormer PM Bill English signs off from his 27 year political career this afternoon.01 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandBridges leaves MPs in suspenseBridges expected to hold the first talks with MPs today.28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWho gets to decide if Simon Bridges is 'Maori enough?'COMMENT: Questioning his "Maori-ness" will backfire on public.28 Feb 04:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Simon Bridges on marriage equality, cannabis... and hair productsNational's leader swears he hasn't been using any hair product of late.28 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandWhanganui Nats react to Bridges' victoryWhanganui reacts to the National Party's new leader, Tauranga MP Simon Bridges.27 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Caucus always knows bestCOMMENT:Simon Bridges has made an impressive start to his leadership, writes Audrey Young.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Burning Bridges - new leader won't be next PMCOMMENT: Next National Prime Minister will not come from new leadership pairing.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Westie Wing: Bridges' first big test - Joyce and CollinsBridges' promises strong posts for rivals as he sets about unifying caucus.27 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Bridges turns the page on previous GovtEDITORIAL: National turns the page on the last Government with election of Bridges.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges: This is Jacinda Ardern's biggest weaknessThe new National Party leaders says the PM's unusual rise to power is her flaw.27 Feb 05:33 AM
New ZealandNational Party leaders: A potted history of past ... and presentA run through the 13 National Party leaders to date.27 Feb 04:23 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungGame on: Bridges brings out mongrel in ArdernComment: He may be Oxford educated but it was pure Te Atatu.27 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandBridges: Reshuffle in fortnightNew National leader Simon Bridges will do a reshuffle in the next fortnight.27 Feb 01:36 AM
New ZealandBridges' selection puts Tauranga 'on map'Simon Bridges is the new leader of the National Party.26 Feb 11:59 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: No reason for National to panicOPINION: The decision today will affect the next Government.26 Feb 05:12 PM
New ZealandLive: Bridges new Nats leader, Bennett remains deputySome MPs are still undecided, so a lot lies on the pitch to caucus.26 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Joyce, Collins win campaign but not contestComment: Conditions of secrecy helped Joyce's campaign to get off the starting block.26 Feb 06:48 AM
New ZealandNational contenders head for last pitchNational leadership contenders weigh up deputy and finance spokespeople.26 Feb 05:26 AM
New ZealandDope, gay marriage, abortion: Where National leadership candidates standClaire Trevett finds out where the candidates stand on moral issues.26 Feb 02:00 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Anything can happen in Nats raceCOMMENT: Public popularity won't decide who'll step into English's Hush Puppies.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTerry Barnes: National MPs could learn from VictoriaCOMMENT: National MPs should look at the fate of the Australian Liberal Party in Victoria.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBridges closest but not close enough yetSteven Joyce and Amy Adams have been talking over the weekend but no deals done.25 Feb 06:34 AM
New ZealandSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Cyclone Gita'Hard-working New Zealanders have had a gutsful of cyclones'25 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNational rivals step up bid for votesSome MPs are making a pitch for Judith Collins to be deputy to Simon Bridges.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias' secret diary: Cyclone GitaSteve Braunias' secret diary of ... Cyclone Gita23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ First non-issue for National contestCOMMENT: The challenge for National's next leader lies within the party ranks.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldChester Borrows: You have to hunt where the ducks areEntrenching the core vote and alienating the centre won't grow support for the party.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandBridges ahead - but short of a winCandidates are lobbying to be the second pick for their rivals' supporters.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP's husband, son charged with animal crueltyHusband and son of Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger charged with animal cruelty.22 Feb 02:44 AM
