Judith Collins on National's ex-candidate Jake Bezzant: 'He'll never be a candidate again'
National is not putting any pressure on MP Nick Smith to return to work next week.
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National staffer involved in Nick Smith inquiry no longer works for party
A third party recorded the altercation without their consent, Judith Collins says.
Collins learned of Smith investigation months ago, denies pushing to resign
It relates to an inquiry into a 'verbal altercation' with a staff member.
Budget reveals National's $28m hit
Budget shows how much funding political parties get - and who was hit hard by the election
Big jump in number of Kiwis keen to get Covid jab: Hipkins
And half a million jabs have already been given, too.
'Outrageous;' 'embarrassment': Collins, Ardern trade letters over Mallard saga
They've been going back-and-forth over the recent controversial saga in the House.
Audrey Young: Racism claims spark electric day in the House
Opinion: Speaker Trevor Mallard was unfairly accused of having no courage.
Māori Party ejection sparks debate over 'racist rhetoric' in the House
It comes after two weeks of National attacking the Government over a 'separatist agenda'.
Watch: Haka in Parliament, Māori Party MP kicked out
"If we find this attitude acceptable, then I find this in disrepute," Rawiri Waititi said.
Fonterra's TAF model was doomed to fail: Minister
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor committed to helping Fonterra get fast change.
Barry Soper: Mallard knew from the beginning he could never win
OPINION: Mallard's pathetic excuse says he didn't know the definition of the accused word.
Parliament condemns 'severe human rights abuses' against Uighur in China
Meanwhile the Government has been for removing 'genocide' from the motion.
Explainer: Trevor Mallard's false rape claim and how we got to last night's messy debate
It started as a false rape claim and erupted to yelling and finger-pointing in the House
Claire Trevett: Speaker showdown an unedifying display
Chris Hipkins summed it best when he said reflected badly on everyone who took part.
'The biggest bully I have ever seen in Parliament' - Speaker Trevor Mallard under fire over new sex-assault claim
The Speaker accused a parliamentary staffer of rape in June 2019. Tonight he explains why.
Labour has 'genocide' term removed from debate over Uighur abuses
Act's Brooke van Velden is 'disappointed' but happy to still debate human rights issues.
Greens back motion over Uighur genocide vote
They do so 'in solidarity with the Uighur people'.
Greens, Labour undecided over Uyghur genocide motion
The Act Party is seeking support to debate the motion in the House on Wednesday.
'A rare thing': NZ PMs pose for a photo, bar one
The PMs were attending the 150th anniversary of the Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Beehive Diaries: A leadership change and a bouquet for National
A bouquet for the National Party and Ayesha Verrall pumps weights.
'Non-homeowner' David Seymour fesses up to links to three undeclared properties
"Can't afford to buy" guy has made a virtue of not owning property. He's now declaring 3.
Audrey Young's report card: The best and worst of the Cabinet
OPINION: One new minister has been outstanding; some are yet to fire.
Audrey Young: Inside the Press Gallery - how John Key provided the biggest shock and other tales
Opinion: Working in close proximity to arch rivals in the Press Gallery can be hazardous.
Beehive Diaries: The bubble, coughing fits and health reform typos
Beehive Diaries on the week of the bubble and health reforms, with a bit of Jimmy Barnes.
Government's Ihumātao land purchase 'unlawful' - Auditor-General
Act and National both raised concerns over the process.
Audrey Young: Why David Seymour's set to capitalise on National's trouble
OPINION: David Seymour is working harder but appears to be enjoying the job less.
Derek Cheng: Labour's indefensible, cynical behaviour leaves us all poorer
OPINION: Labour MPs turned the health committee this week into an embarrassment.
Audrey Young: Power struggle between Parliament and courts bubbling away
OPINION: The bill before the privileges committee is not quite as simple as it seems.
Nash apologises for branding knitting Act MP a 'nutter' on radio show
"If this is what Nash says in public, I can't imagine what he says in private."
'Leaked' document shows NZ vaccine rollout 'miles' behind schedule, say Nats
Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins says the 'leaked' data was an 'early working document'.
Sasha Borissenko: Which MPs own the most property
COMMENT: MP property part 2. Just five of the 81 MPs canvassed don't own property.
Sasha Borissenko: What property do the PM and our MPs own?
Are New Zealand's representatives really "in touch" with the everyday New Zealander?
Audrey Young: Why National chose to target Trevor Mallard instead of housing
OPINION: Trevor Mallard presents the Government with problems if he stays or goes.