National Party
National MPs respond to latest poll showing drop in support
A large number of National Party MPs could be looking for work after September 19, based on current poll results. If the election was today, the so-called team of 55 could lose about 23 players.
The… Video, Audio
Sudden surge of scandal pushes bigger issues into the background
A sudden surge of MPs quitting - some in disgrace - dominated political reporting this week, pushing pre-election policy into the background and painting a poor picture of Parliament.
Fallout continues for National as Falloon quits
The Panel discusses the latest developments in the National Party following former National MP Andrew Falloon's abrupt resignation. Audio
Two more women say Falloon sent them pornographic material
Two more women have come forward saying they were sent pornagraphic material by former MP Andrew Falloon.
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He resigned this morning after telling his leader, Judith Collins… Audio
More allegations against MP Andrew Falloon
More allegations about the National party MP Andrew Falloon have emerged. The MP for Rangitata resigned from Parliament this morning, effective immediately, following revelations he sent an indecent… Audio
National MP Andrew Falloon quits, alleged to have shared indecent material
Monday has seen another National Party resignation, this time the South Canterbury backbencher and MP for Rangitata, Andrew Falloon.
An alcohol-related incident is believed to be behind his decision… Video, Audio
National party plan gets nod of approval from Whangarei Mayor
It was big morning for the National Party, as it's new leader Judith Collins announced a more than thirty-billion dollar infrastructure spend. Four lane expressways in the Upper North Island headlined… Audio
How National plans to pay for the $31b infrastructure package
National's Spokesperson for Infrastructure and Transport Chris Bishop joins Checkpoint to discuss the massive $31b infrastructure announcement. Video, Audio
Third time lucky? National's Judith Collins takes charge
She's tough, she's abrasive, and her political history is less than squeaky clean - but can Judith Collins rescue the National Party from a humiliating election defeat? Audio
National's Jian Yang to bow out at September election
The Auckland list MP has long faced claims about his links to the Chinese Communist Party - even accusations of being a spy. Jian Yang has always denied such claims - but some are today questioning… Video, Audio
Todd Muller outlines National's economic plan
National's leader, Todd Muller, has given a speech at a business luncheon in Christchurch outlining what he says is his party's first big announcement on its economic plan for New Zealand. Called… Audio
Covid-19 leak: How Boag received information still unclear
It took four days for disgraced National MP Hamish Walker to come clean about leaking private information, but less than 24 hours for his career to come crashing down around him. The Clutha-Southland… Audio
Muller on rebuilding Bridges: 'We've a professional relationship'
Simon Bridges has boomeranged back into National's top twenty today taking the foreign affairs portfolio off senior MP Gerry Brownlee. The reshuffle was prompted by Paula Bennett's resignation on… Audio
National MP Paula Bennett bows out of politics
National MP Paula Bennett is bowing out of politics, to pursue a career in "the business world".
Mrs Bennett was ousted as deputy leader and the campaign chair in Todd Muller and Nikki Kaye's… Audio
Small bounce back for National in political poll since Muller's takeover
National's change in leader has helped the party claw back some political points.
The latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll has revealed a boost for the party - but it's still not enough for them to win… Video, Audio
National says Auckland light rail is another broken promise
Light rail proposals for Auckland have officially come to a grinding halt, with the coalition Government unable to agree on a proposal.
National Party's transport spokesperson, Chris Bishop spoke to… Audio
Covid-19: Mutual friend told two women to contact Bishop
Revelations in the House today that National MP Christopher Bishop advocated for the early release of two women who have brought Covid 19 back in to the country has rasied more questions than answers… Video, Audio
Muller set to announce new-look National caucus
National's new leader Todd Muller will reveal his new look caucus at 2pm.
Discussions about portfolio changes and new rankings were held over the weekend, following the defeat of Simon Bridges as… Audio
New National Party leader Todd Muller's path to power
Following a swiftly executed coup on Friday, Todd Muller toppled Simon Bridges for the National Party leadership. This followed two polls last week that saw National trailing Labour by around 25… Audio
Bridges rolled after polls pile on the pressure
The return of TV channels’ political opinion polls piled the pressure on the National Party’s leader and kickstarted Friday’s move to replace him. Covid-19 has changed many things in politics and… Audio
