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
New ZealandIs Bridges safe? Nats leader in Facebook backlash, denies leadership rumoursThe National leader faced backlash over social media post slamming the lockdown extension.21 Apr 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges making the same mistake twiceThis is the worst time for Bridges to give his caucus reason to doubt his judgement.21 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandSFO decision over NZ First Foundation will come before electionSFO will make a call on whether to lay charges in relation to the NZ First Foundation.20 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters' privacy breached but claim fails because leaker could not be foundWinston Peters said the case had caused "considerable stress".20 Apr 10:12 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: New Zealand vs. Australia - do we really want to be like them?Some New Zealanders are increasingly envious of Australia's looser lockdown - is it right?16 Apr 09:51 PM
New ZealandBridges defends Wellington-to-Tauranga commuteOpposition leader commutes to Parliament from Tauranga home during Covid-19 lockdown.06 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandNational 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."23 Mar 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire 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.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWill Covid-19 end the traditional election campaign?Big rallies, street corner meetings and baby kissing may come a cropper in Campaign 2020.16 Mar 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges and the red tape under the bedCOMMENT: Bridges is unrepentant about bare-faced cheek in his regulations bonfire plan.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hipango announces she's standing again for National in WhanganuiWhanganui MP unopposed as National's candidate. Made with funding from NZ on Air.11 Mar 07:05 AM
New ZealandProvincial Growth Fund staff travel costs top $1m in a yearPGF minister Shane Jones says he's told staff they have to defend their spending.10 Mar 05:48 AM
New ZealandUp in smoke: National unveils details of its 'regulation bonfire' planNational has outlined the first 29 regulations it plans to scrap if it wins power.08 Mar 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyClaire Trevett: Why coronavirus threatens to derail Labour's election dreamThe Government has faced its crises - but Covid-19 is its big test.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clipIs the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBridges says middle income earners deserve tax reliefThe National Party leader has criticised the government's response to the coronavirus.03 Mar 09:18 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Elections under suspicionComment: Maybe it's a storm in a teacup but there remains some very big question marks.01 Mar 06:07 PM
