Chris Bishop

Parliament had a fast-slow-fast week of debating. Phil Smith looks at why the rhythm changes like an oral salsa dance. Audio

"A lottery in human misery" is how National's described the MIQ system. And it believes quarantine-free travel by Christmas is possible under its plans to open the borders.

Once vaccination rates… Video, Audio

The National Party is poised to unveil its plan for reopening the border as pressure mounts on the Government to clarify what life looks like beyond the elimination strategy.

National MPs won't… Audio

Parliament is back to normal(ish) with MPs flexing their vocal chords, and some comments and misconceptions about the House's microphones. Audio

More than 31,000 people tried to book the 3-thousand MIQ spots made available yesterday when the pause on new bookings was lifted.

Needless to say, the vast majority missed out trying to get a place… Audio

National Party MP Chris Bishop is backing leader Judith Collins after a poll put the party on 21 percent.

The poll, commissioned by right wing group the Taxpayers Union and conducted by research… Audio

Vaccine passports proving a person's immunisation status are expected to be in place around the turn of the year. It's unclear if the digital document will be for more than just international travel… Audio

This week Parliament's House held just a tiny remnant of MPs. So where were the rest of them, what were they doing, and who was working harder?  Audio

MIQ officials have revealed the man who fled a quarantine hotel in Auckland early yesterday morning left his room three times before finally making his escape.

The manv who is infected with Covid-19… Audio

MPs are back in the Beehive today after a week long suspension.

Experts want to see tighter restrictions for those returning to work.

But what might that mean for the returning MPs?

National Party… Audio

The National Party says it's beyond belief that the Crowne Plaza passed all its infection control audits, including as recently in June.

The hotel, which is used for managed isolation, has been at… Audio

The National Party is promising to fight against what it believes is New Zealand becoming a one-party dictatorship as Parliament shuts down for the next week.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says… Audio

The prospect of Parliament reconvening hangs in the air, as experts anticipate the capital staying a little longer in Alert Level 4. Māni Dunlop speaks to National MP, and shadow leader of the House… Audio

Collectively the MPs can make Parliament’s rules, but just a few of them can short circuit that and agree together what will happen. Audio

We've heard a lot about the 'team of five million,' but this past week people have started talking about a 'team of four million' - which is to say, the number of unvaccinated New Zealanders.

Our… Audio