National Party
Todd Barclay a 'risk' to the National Party
RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson says it's interesting that Todd Barclay will stay on until the election. She says the media have a lot of questions for him, and he'll be a risk to the National… Audio
National MP Todd Barclay's future hanging in balance
National MP Todd Barclay's future is uncertain after he made statements today about a secret recording which contradict statements made by his boss, Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio
National's Budget offers more for lower income families
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says the Government's Budget goes into 'Labour party territory' as some of its packages are targeted towards lower income families. Video, Audio
Alfred Ngaro fronts up after comments about critics' funding
Alfred Ngaro has made sweeping apologies, including to his Cabinet colleagues, after suggesting community agencies could put their funding at risk if they criticise the government. Audio
Turning up the heat on housing
The housing shortage surged to the top of the news agenda this week with political promises of more new homes in a hurry, and a housing minister lashing out at housing charities and the media. Audio
Turning up the heat on housing
The housing shortage surged to the top of the news agenda this week with political promises of more new homes in a hurry, and a housing minister lashing out at housing charities and the media.
AudioSome NGOs fear speaking out against government
MP Alfred Ngaro has apologised for his comments threatening funding cuts if providers criticise government policies. John Campbell asked some NGOs if they fear speaking out might cost them funding. Audio
NGOs 'always free' to speak out about govt policy, PM says
Associate Social Housing Minister Alfred Ngaro has apologised after warning Labour candidate Willie Jackson he could lose a contract if he criticises the government on the campaign trail. Audio
Eminem copyright action wraps up in High Court
Eminem's lawyer said for the National Party's lawyer to say the work had a low degree of originality and parts of it were unoriginal defied commonsense. Audio
Copyright trial drawing to an end today
The High Court case that's pitched the National Party against American rapper Eminem is drawing to a close in the High Court in Wellington. National's lawyer gave his closing address yesterday and our… Audio
'Low threshold of originality' claimed for Eminem track
The American rapper's 'Lose Yourself' was not substantially reproduced in a National Party advertising campaign, a defence lawyer says.
National Party presents closing arguments at Eminem copyright trial
National party's lawyer told The High Court at Auckland that the basic musical structure of Eminem's song was not original. Audio
National party received assurances about sound-alike track
A National Party election campaign song said to be similar to an Eminem track did not breach copyright, a court has been told.
Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' worth millions in fees, court told
A song by American rapper Eminem rang through the High Court in Wellington as part of its publisher's copyright case against the National Party.
Eminem's music publishers sue Nats over alleged breach of copyr
Eight Mile Style, the music publisher for the American rapper Eminem, says National breached copyright by using music similar to the singer's song 'Lose Yourself' in the High Court in Wellington… Audio
Eminem vs National Party: Court case starts over political ad
The National Party is in court today defending itself from allegations it used an Eminem song without permission in an election advertisement in 2014. AJ Park Lawyer Kate McHaffie specialises in… Audio
Ardern romps home in Mt Albert, hoses down Deputy speculation
Jacinda Ardern says she's always operated much like a constituency MP so not much will change for her as she gears up for another campaign leading up to September's election Audio
First time candidates: Tim van de Molen
In the first of a regular series of profiles of first-time candidates in the upcoming general election Wallace speaks to Tim van de Molen - the National Party candidate in the Waikato electorate. Audio
National MP Jo Goodhew to leave Parliament
The National Party MP for Rangitata, Jo Goodhew, will quit politics at this year's general election.
Hastings mayor wants to stand for National
Hastings mayor and Local Government New Zealand president Lawrence Yule has put his name forward to be the National Party candidate for Tukituki.
