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National candidate hires QC to fight claims she has been a stripper
Nuwanthie Samarakone says she is the subject of a damaging, malicious and untrue campaign.
Nuwanthie Samarakone says she is the subject of a damaging, malicious and untrue campaign.
COMMENT: Quite frankly, the political parties don't seem ready for this year's election.
Exclusive: It is understood the SFO inadvertently disclosed material.
Parliament holds its last debate before rising for the election.
National leader has "zero tolerance" towards Covid-19 entering the country.
COMMENT: The bad news National had been relying on did not come in the unemployment stats.
COMMENT: Simon Bridges, Grant Robertson, Judith Collins and David Parker made their mark.
David Carter did not speak highly of NZ First leader Winston Peters during his speech.
"Just because it's social media doesn't mean there aren't consequences," Bridges said.
National Party wants nothing to do with a so-called supporters' Facebook page.
The National Party selection process in Auckland Central has taken a new twist.
Party president and Northern Regional Chairman accused of manipulating the process.
National Party leader Judith Collins says she's reported the damage to police.
Comment: Voters want a party that can lead in a calm, composed and thoughtful manner.
Lobbyist and columnist helped Todd Muller become leader of National Party.
COMMENT: Future is more than just cars - but Collins & co seem to have missed the memo.
The time is up for a parliamentary time-waster, says John Roughan.
COMMENT: Paula Bennett has been a bridge across the factions. Now it is Judith Collins.
The food court was closed for a "full deep clean".
Comment: The big story isn't National or Labour - it's what's happening to minor parties.
COMMENT: The tourniquet of Collins has so far done little to stop National bleeding.
NZ will look back at the 2020 election as one when the electoral tectonic plates moved.
Big winner is ACT, which comes in at five per cent.
Kaye plans to be a hippie for a while, possibly on Great Barrier Island.
Amy Adams points to abortion reforms, euthanasia and homosexuality pardon as highlight.
Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams leave after 12 years in Parliament.
Judith Collins tells a few stories that aren't in her book.
COMMENT: The eyebrow of Judith Collins is judge, jury, and executioner as well as jester.
Paula Bennett, the avowed 'Westie" became Deputy Prime Minister.
Paula Bennett bids farewell to Parliament after 15 years.