Politics

National's plan to get NZ back in business

National wants an immediate boost in support for smaller businesses, for every vaccinated person to get a $100 voucher to spend tourism venues or eateries, as well as temporary tax cuts for workers and for small businesses.

Counter-terrorism bill passes third reading

Labour and National voted for the bill at its third reading, with the Greens, ACT and Māori...

Counter-terrorism bill passes third reading

A new counter-terror law, which would criminalise the planning of a terror attack, has been passed with support by both major parties in Parliament.

National set to reveal border reopening plan

National Party Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

National set to reveal border reopening plan

The National Party is poised to unveil its plan for reopening the border as pressure mounts on the government to clarify what life looks like beyond the elimination strategy.

End lockdowns, eradication, fear: Act

End lockdowns, eradication, fear: Act

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour says the government's Covid-19 strategy is no longer viable, and is calling for an end to regional lockdowns.

Collins reaffirms plans to stay

National leader Judith Collins has reaffirmed her intent to stay in the top job. Photo: NZ Herald

'Never seen a caucus so happy': Collins reaffirms plans to stay

National leader Judith Collins has doubled down on her plans to stay in the top job, despite the party's continued low numbers in the polls.

Judith Collins says she will never resign

Judith Collins says she will never resign

National leader Judith Collins has vowed to fight on as National leader, saying she will never resign from the job.

Poll shows National slumping to 21% support

The National Party's old private pollster has the party's support crashing to historic lows, while Act New Zealand is closing in on it.

Collins accuses Breakfast host of having 'political agenda'

National leader Judith Collins has hit out at the host of TVNZ's Breakfast show, claiming she had "a political agenda" and was under-prepared after a heated exchange over her decision to travel to attend Parliament.

MPs outpacing other Kiwis for Covid jabs

MPs outpacing other Kiwis for Covid jabs

The country's politicians are outpacing their compatriots in their rush to get vaccinated against Covid-19, with more than half of the parliament already jabbed.

Ardern stymied as parliament resumes

Parliament will today return under lockdown, but against the wishes of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Woodhouse lands shadow Leader of House role

Woodhouse lands shadow Leader of House role

Dunedin National list MP Michael Woodhouse, demoted by party leader Judith Collins just over a year ago, is back in the good books and has been named shadow Leader of the House.

Collins takes aim at Hipkins, Bloomfield

Judith Collins has fired shots at Covid Minister Chris Hipkins and health boss Ashley Bloomfield, saying the former should resign and the latter's best "is not good enough".

Cullen remembered as forward-thinking, respected colleague

Cullen remembered as forward-thinking, respected colleague

Dunedin Labour MPs past and present yesterday mourned and remembered their colleague and friend Sir Michael Cullen, who died on Thursday evening, after a long battle with cancer.

Seymour: Open borders next year regardless of vaccination levels

Act leader David Seymour: "The Government shouldn't keep the borders closed to protect those who...

Seymour: Open borders next year regardless of vaccination levels

Act Party leader David Seymour says the borders should start to be opened next year regardless of how many people are vaccinated against Covid-19.

National Party conference: 'Bitter lessons' to learn from 2020

National Party leader Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

National Party conference: 'Bitter lessons' to learn from 2020

National's leader Judith Collins is promising party members the caucus is unified and up to the task of fighting the next election.

Gay conversion therapy to become criminal offence

Green Party MPs Chloe Swarbrick, Marama Davidson and Elizabeth Kerekere deliver a 150,000...

Gay conversion therapy to become criminal offence

Practices intended to change or suppress someone's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, also referred to as gay conversion therapy, will become a criminal offence under...

National campaign demands debate on issues

The National Party is launching a campaign demanding more debate on significant issues.

Labour MP breaks ranks to accuse China of organ harvesting

Labour MP Louisa Wall says political prisoners in China are dying 'indescribably hideous deaths'....

Labour MP breaks ranks to accuse China of organ harvesting

Labour MP Louisa Wall has accused China of harvesting organs from political prisoners among the Uyghur and Falun Gong populations.

Robertson's roasting of Collins and National's woes

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has delivered a merciless but humorous roasting of the National and its recent woes in front of the party's MPs in Parliament.

Muller quitting politics at next election

Todd Muller said he hoped to give the National Party and local branches ample time to find their...

Muller quitting politics at next election

Former National Party leader Todd Muller has decided to step down at the next election.

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