National Party
National offers first home-buyers extra leg-up
The National Party has announced it would double the grants it gives to first home buyers who meet the homestart criteria, if it is re-elected to power. Leader Bill English says a couple on the… Audio
Digging deep for the hole truth
National’s discovery of a 12 billion dollar-deep hole triggered a string of claims, counterclaims and sporting similes in the media. But did they get to the hole truth in time? Audio
Digging deep for the hole truth
National’s discovery of a 12 billion dollar-deep hole triggered a string of claims, counterclaims and sporting similes in the media. But did they get to the hole truth in time?
AudioWill David Seymour get back into Parliament through Epsom?
The Act Party is languishing in the polls, but it's electoral lifeline - the Epsom seat - will almost certainly guarantee David Seymour will return to parliament. RNZ reporter Sarah Robson went to… Audio
Labour announces climate change policy
Climate change was a big topic at The Press debate last night and Jacinda Ardern has unveiled Labour's goal to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Audio
One hungry child is too many - Bill English
The National Party leader was asked to respond to Checkpoint's story that revealed 15 out of a class of 26 children at Kingsford Primary had turned up to school with nothing for lunch. Video, Audio
Latest polls put Labour ahead for the first time in 12 years
The latest polls give Labour the first lead over National in 12 years. Audio
National would bypass RMA to speed up construction
If re-elected, National would enact special legislation which would make it easier to build more housing and infrastructure and make it more affordable. Audio
'Robertson's right, Joyce is wrong'
Economics columnist Brian Fallow says Labour has reallocated some money, but there's no missing money as National claims. Video, Audio
National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks
National says it will extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks if it wins the election because it can now afford it, but Labour MP Sue Moroney says National's move is too little, too late. Video, Audio
Bill English in the hot seat
Leader Profile - In the first of a special series, National's Bill English is quizzed on achievements, misdemeanours and which three rivals he'd invite to dinner.
The Leader Interview - Bill English
In the first of a series of extended interviews, the National Party's Bill English has defended his government's record on tackling homelessness. Video
Parties pledge to cut cost of visting GPs
The Labour Party says it will cut doctors' fees by 10 dollars a visit across the board if elected to government. And National is promising to give an extra 600,000 lower-income people access to… Audio
National Party launch: preview
The National Party launches its official election campaign today in Auckland. Demelza Leslie explains what's on the cards. Audio
National Party faces questions over campaign slogan
The National Party faces questions over the use of its campaign slogan at the pre-election fiscal update. Audio
National rules out family incomes package until 2020
National's finance spokesperson Steven Joyce joins Checkpoint to discuss the government's finances and what his party will do with a $2b surplus. Video, Audio
Joyce urges caution as Govt opens books
National says another tax package could be on the cards after opening the books but not until 2020, while Labour rules out putting up the income tax rates. Video, Audio
National's plan for cheaper GP visits 'a good start'
Family doctors say National's plan to expand cheap GP visits to 600,000 more low-income people is a 'good start'. They say it will help ease the pressure on hospital emergency departments. Audio
Dunne's departure: National's allies disappearing
National Party leader Bill English says the departure of Peter Dunne doesn't change National's focus, after the United Future leader and National's coalition partner announced he'll resign from… Audio
Dr Jess: Why bootcamps won't work
National's Boot Camp policy for youth offenders "a teachable moment to show a classic example of bad science"
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