Simon Bridges fronts Indian community at Auckland's Diwali celebrations after controversial race-based comments.

NZ Herald reporter Kirsty Johnston spoke to Jami-Lee Ross regarding his latest bombshell allegations against the national party.

Former Jami-Lee Ross supporters in Botany, Auckland, give their views on the political scandal. Video / Mark Mitchell

National leader Simon Bridges responds to Jami-Lee Ross' release of recorded donation conversation.

"Jami-Lee Ross is a person who lies and leaks and, in this conversation – he deliberately tried to set me up," Bridges said.

National Party MP Chris Finlayson responds to taped comments about him made by leader Simon Bridges.

The Jami-Lee Ross tape: listen to the recording of Simon Bridges. Warning - contains strong language

Winston Peters plays Burning Bridges song while speaking to media.

Simon Bridges denies corruption allegations as Jami-Lee Ross is kicked out of the National Party.

Mike Hosking presents Mike's Minute where he discusses Kiwibuild. / Newstalk ZB

PM Jacinda Ardern has given her first statement to the UN General Assembly, with a gentle rebuttal of US President Donald Trump's criticism of the UN and rejection of 'globalism' in favour of patriotism.

The NZH captures historic moment in a photograph. Our three female Prime Ministers are pictured together for the first time.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson stressed the importance of making sure New Zealand is prepared for a "rainy day".

Interview with Meka Whaitiri after the Wairoa treaty settlement bill at Parliament.

In the wake of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill passing into law, sweeping changes have been made to workers and employers rights.

Winston Peters stand up on arrival in Nauru.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has defended having an Air Force Boeing 757 fly back from Nauru after dropping off Foreign Affairs Minister to collect her and deliver her to the Pacific Islands Forum.

Full interview: Helen Clark on Jacinda Ardern, Trump and the apocalypse. Video / Chris Tarpey

The message in PM Jacinda Ardern's silences about Donald Trump? It's you, not me.

Trevor Mallard is clamping down on people teasing Gerry Brownlee about his weight. / Parliament TV

Interview with Australian senator and media personality Derryn Hinch, Parliament, Wellington. / Mark Mitchell

Deputy PM, Winston Peters announces measures to screen strawberries imported into NZ. / Mark Mitchell