National Party
Goldsmith finds little support over colonisation comment
National Party MP Paul Goldsmith has little support in his belief colonisation was good for Maori "on balance".
His comments have been called abhorrent and ignorant by other political parties and… Audio
National divided over Maori co-governance, targeted funding
National MPs are singing from different song sheets - with some now throwing their support behind Māori co-governance and targeted funding.
Leader Judith Collins has been accusing the government of… Audio
Midweek MediaWatch
Mediawatch's weekly catchup with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the media unpicking the political strategy behind National's warnngs of "separatism". 'Bunny-pocalypse Now' in… Audio
‘Dead leader walking’ a familiar line from media
Last weekend political pundits and presenters reckoned the leader of the opposition was ripe for rolling and her days in the job were numbered. But - as in the past - it was all based on rumours… Audio
‘Dead leader walking’ a familiar line from media
Last weekend political pundits and presenters reckoned the leader of the opposition was ripe for rolling and her days in the job were numbered. But - as in the past - it was all based on rumours…
AudioCollins wants investigation into mental health report
Judith Collins wants an investigation into what she calls the 'strange and unusual behaviour' displayed by health officials compiling a report on the mental health system.
The National Party leader… Audio
Chris Bishop discusses Covid-19 vaccine rollout delays
The National Party's Covid-19 Response spokesperson is Chris Bishop. He talks to Lisa Owen about delays in the vaccine rollout. Video, Audio
Claims of cancel culture and media bias get political
Against a backdrop of gripes about ‘cancel culture’ in the media, the National Party’s broadcasting spokesperson has warned bias, balance and political influence need to be addressed - and news media… Video, Audio
Claims of cancel culture and media bias get political
Against a backdrop of gripes about ‘cancel culture’ in the media, the National Party’s broadcasting spokesperson has warned bias, balance and political influence need to be addressed - and news media…
Video, AudioThe Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Lavina Good
On the Panel this morning are Lavina Good and Mike Williams. They discuss the past week's lockdown in Auckland and the Papatoetoe cluster, the Tamakis' hurried exit from town, and the tsunami threat… Audio
Waitangi 2021: National party leader Judith Collins
Judith Collins has had her first experience at Waitangi as National Party leader. Audio
National u-turns on Māori seats policy
The National Party has reversed a long held position to not stand candidates in the Māori seats.
It has held various stances over the years - including to abolish the seats altogether in the mid… Audio
Opposition potshots at the media messenger
The National Party’s AGM delivered mixed messages last weekend as the president claimed the media lined up against the party at election time - while former PM John Key said the poor performance at… Audio
Opposition potshots at the media messenger
The National Party’s AGM delivered mixed messages last weekend as the president claimed the media lined up against the party at election time - while former PM John Key said the poor performance at…
AudioNational’s sober new deputy
National Party leader Judith Collins revealed her front bench picks from its shrunken caucus this week. She elevated Dr Shane Reti to be her deputy - and his drinking habits were leading the bulletins… Audio
National’s sober new deputy
National Party leader Judith Collins revealed her front bench picks from its shrunken caucus this week. She elevated Dr Shane Reti to be her deputy - and his drinking habits were leading the bulletins…
AudioNational elects Dr Shane Reti as new deputy leader
The National Party has elected a new deputy leader to stand behind Judith Collins - and his name is Dr Shane Reti.
The caucus health spokesperson is taking on the new job - unopposed - as the party… Audio
Election 2020: Media policy slips down the queue
Vote-chasing political parties push policies on big ticket issues like tax, health and education in the run-up to an election, and plans for broadcasting and media are often left to the last minute -… Audio
Election 2020: Media policy slips down the queue
Vote-chasing political parties push policies on big ticket issues like tax, health and education in the run-up to an election, and plans for broadcasting and media are often left to the last minute -…
AudioRight wing and a prayer
Pictures of Judith Collins kneeling in prayer in church raised eyebrows last weekend - and accusations of using faith for electoral advantage. Media were criticised too for intruding on a private… Audio
