OpinionBarry SoperDancing with Stars, Vogue photo shoots: What's up with politicians these days?Comment: The PM's pouting for Vogue, while David Seymour's putting his dancing shoes on.15 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Why Bridges is Nats' best betCOMMENT: Despite his flaws, many commentators regard him as the best bet for National.15 Feb 04:27 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there's a lot to worry about in the National leadership raceComment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational's three-way leadership battle: Two contenders and a scrapperThree leadership contenders get on with it while three others think about it.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: My choice for National's top job (so far he's not put his hand up)Outgoing National leader safest set of hands we've ever seen, says Mike Hosking.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins' sacking point: 35% in the pollsJudith Collins questions whether tax cuts are needed.14 Feb 06:48 AM
New ZealandJudith Collins comes out swinging - at ArdernJudith Collins says 2020 will be "a real war" and National has to change.14 Feb 01:36 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSimon Bridges is a 'likeable, loose goose' and should be Nats' next leader - BrauniasCOMMENT: Simon Bridges is in the middle of the action, the centre of the storm.13 Feb 07:57 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Adams. Bennett. Collins. Time for gloves to come offCOMMENT: This is a female domain and the fight will be decided by judges' decision.13 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: English ends an enviable careerEDITORIAL: Bill English leaves politics with economy string and his party polling high.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Let the bloodbath beginCOMMENT: New Zealand parties have had plenty of practice at changing leaders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational readies for leadership showdownThe candidates are expected to start revealing themselves today.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: National must get over idea it's 'born to rule'COMMENT: National resents the election result because it thinks it is born to rule.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational waka heading into stormy seasBill English said he was tempted to stay, but left with credibility intact.13 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'National would have been stuffed without Bill English'Bill English has been a very solid leader for National, local party members say.13 Feb 07:55 AM
New ZealandDuncan Grieve: Bill English and the end of an overlong eraKey, Hosking and English were NZ's power structure, is generation shift to blame change?13 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters: No one in Nats can win in 2020Winston Peters has a message for Bill English.13 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandPeters attacks English, says no one in Nats can win in 2020Winston Peters has ignored gracious farewells to Bill English.13 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandPros and cons: Who will be National's next leader?COMMENT: If Bill bows out, who would be the best fit for National's No 1 spot?12 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandPros and cons: Who will be National's next leader?With Bill bowing out, who would be the best fit for National's No 1 spot?12 Feb 10:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsComment: Race for National's leadership has truly begunHere are some of the important and interesting items about National's leadership issues.12 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandNational MP: 'Bill deserves to get up'Mark Mitchell has put his support behind National leader Bill English at party caucus.09 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandEnglish says MPs back him as leaderBill English says he was "not surprised" MPs were backing him in the job.08 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational's weakness: They can't get over man they hateNational, like Clinton, couldn't see themselves losing, it wasn't part of their thinking.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily of synthetics victim backing law changeCalum Jones died after using synthetics. Now his parents are pushing for a law change.06 Feb 05:00 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Nats never natural fit for MaoriCOMMENT: Bill English giving Waitangi a wide berth this year, heading to Bluff.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The case for Bill to quit — quicklyCOMMENT: For the National leader, it's better to leave when those voters still love him.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsEnglish just keeping the seat warmWhy does Bill English stay on ... it's only a matter of time03 Feb 07:00 AM
OpinionJohn RoughanEnglish wants to retire despite successOPINION: National's high polls make it hard for Bill English to step down.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBill English: Govt weak, confusedFiscal constraints mean it can only get worse from here, says Bill English.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish: It will only get worse from hereBill English said National had a more ambitious target to reduce poverty.01 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandBill English: leadership talk 'rubbish'English's leadership bolstered by Newshub Reid Research poll.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Discontent in National equals disunity'The Newshub poll may be National's high-water mark this term.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs Bill English on the way out? Nats 'preparing plans for successor'Paula Bennett's role in the National Party is by no means certain, according to Newstalk.30 Jan 05:13 PM