Claire Trevett: Simon Bridges squeezes Australian lemon of hope
Scott Morrison had two things Simon Bridges does not: friends and Bill Shorten.
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Police won't say if they paid to recover stolen guns
Police Minister Stuart Nash says he won't be asking if the police bought stolen guns back.
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on possible rapist in Parliament
Speaker Trevor Mallard has released a review of bullying and harassment at Parliament.
National to support Zero Carbon bill despite 'serious concerns'
National Leader Simon Bridges said the party will support the Zero Carbon bill.
Simon Bridges: Government should 'demystify' foreign affairs
One thing Simon Bridges and Winston Peters agree on is the pursuit of a FTA with the US.
Hosking: Aussie PM's miracle a lesson in good politics for NZ's Labour Party
Comment: Politics in the western world is won in the middle.
Audrey Young: Parallels between Simon Bridges and Bill Shorten
There is one aspect of the Australian election that Simon Bridges wont be highlighting.
Australian election: These things aren't won on Twitter - Bridges
Bridges says blue-collar workers becoming more fiscally conservative, writes Audrey Young.
National MP 'considering' setting up new Christian party – Bridges
Alfred Ngaro won't comment speculation he's planning on launching a new party.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: How Nats will game the system
COMMENT: A conservative Christian party could make a powerful coalition partner for Nats.
What's the buzz around Parliament? Claire Trevett reveals all
A recap of the highlights of the week in politics.
'Time will tell' – National on prospect of Ngaro-led Christian party
National won't rule out the possibility of one of its MPs forming a conservative party
Exclusive: Christian party deal in Botany - National's big hope?
Talk within the party's been rife for weeks now with Ngaro's plan being well received.
Doctors' pay: Health conflict a 'dirty little secret'
The money question: Should private practice be used to entice specialists to stay in NZ?
Is this the Government's most 'dangerous' minister?
Eugenie Sage's decision over Waihī mining is causing widespread anxiety.
Eminem's company loses Supreme Court bid in National Party copyright case
The Supreme Court says it won't take the case.
Police inquiry into MP: Are Dowie's days numbered?
National's Sarah Dowie and party leader Simon Bridges quiet on co-operation with police.
Crash families back roadside drug testing petition
Grieving families call for urgent action on drug testing.
D-Day for education: Big NCEA shake-up today to focus on learning, not credits
Students go more for quantity than quality approach in quest for credits.
Audrey Young: Is it time for fresh challenges for Speaker Trevor Mallard?
COMMENT: Simon Bridges was right when he called Speaker "unprofessional". That day he was.
Ex-principal made to wait months for $100k
Teacher trainers face long delays to get training plans approved and then paid for.
'Protecting the PM': Speaker Trevor Mallard labelled a 'bully' by ex MP
Speaker Mallard 'failing' in being seen to be fair - says veteran former MP Peter Dunne.
Big Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZ
Power, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.
Suspended MP turns up to parliamentary committee
MP's attendance causes brief interruption to submissions.
KiwiBuild promise: Judith Collins calls for Phil Twyford's head
National's Judith Collins is calling for Housing Minister Phil Twyford to resign.
Cannabis referendum tracking to pass despite decline, poll says
The nationwide survey was undertaken before the cannabis referendum was announced.
Mum: 'We need to do right by the rest of New Zealand'
Random roadside drug tests urgently needed, says grieving mother.
Suspended: Nick Smith hits back at 'bully' Speaker after getting the boot
Nick Smith says he was "gobsmacked".
Mike Hosking: There's hope we can stop the legalisation of cannabis
Comment: What we vote on, and what will pass in Parliament, are two very different things.
Personal cannabis use promises to set 2020 election alight
The draft law is a weaker version of what Andrew Little previously outlined.
Simon Bridges kicked out of House; is accused of making 'barnyard animal' noises
The National leader has denied making such sounds.
Legal cannabis proposal could see special cafes or bars for 'safe' consumption
Cabinet paper leaked to National also proposes allowing home-grown cannabis.
'Emotional junior staffer' quits National Party
Brian Anderton was on leave while Parliamentary Service looked into an employment matter.
National reveals leaked cannabis referendum options
Referendum on recreational cannabis use planned for 2020.