Simon Bridges

The inquiry into who leaked National leader Simon Bridges' expenses has been canned after a person claiming to be a National MP confessed in an anonymous text and pleaded for the inquiry to end for… Video, Audio

The National leader Simon Bridges fronts up to media over the latest twist in the expenses leak controversy. A person claiming to be a National MP has sent Mr Bridges an anonymous text confessing to… Audio

Simon Bridges says the Green Party is losing out being a coalition partner in the government. The Green Party leadership at its weekend AGM dug in their heels saying they won't be reversing any of the… Audio

Thousands of people made their way to Ngāruawahia at the weekend for the 12th koroneihana celebrations for the Māori King. The five-day celebrations were marred by accusations of extravagant spending… Audio

Newshub’s early reveal of Simon Bridges’ big bill for travel created a political drama for the media this week. But the handling of the leaked info also sparked criticism from some pundits and others… Audio

Parliament's speaker Trevor Mallard has launched an inquiry into who leaked National Party leader Simon Bridges' expenses to media this week. Audio

Speaker Trevor Mallard has decided to investigate who leaked Simon Bridges' spending bill. The National Party leader wants an in-depth, independent report into who leaked the details about his almost… Audio

The hunt for who leaked Simon Bridges' travel bill is in full swing - and Parliament's referee will today decide whether to ramp it up to a full-scale inquiry. That's what National's leader is calling… Audio

Details of a large Crown limo bill for National leader Simon Bridges were leaked to media, prompting questions about who was responsible, and why they did it. Audio

National leader Simon Bridges is being criticised over his use of taxpayer money on limos and hotels during his tour of the country. The $113,000 bill was leaked to media.  Audio

The National leader Simon Bridges talks law and order and where his party sits on the question of criminal law reform.The government is planning the biggest changes to the criminal justice system in… Audio

Opposition leader Simon Bridges is defending the large travel bill he racked up and doesn't think his caucus colleagues are to blame for it leaking to the media. Mr Bridges stands by the roughly… Audio

National and ACT have a long history, but the future of that relationship is uncertain. ACT is polling the highest it has ever done under David Seymour but during the party conference on Sunday he… Audio

Judith Collins has been condemned for endorsing fake news about France concerning the abuse of children. Critics claim it’s the first time a local MP has knowingly spread a story online that's made… Audio

Labour's pre-election policy of ditching youth rates within its first year in power appears to be on the back burner for now as it negotiates with its coalition partner New Zealand First. But that's… Audio

National's leader Simon Bridges won't be disciplining one of his MPs for calling on the Prime Minister to denounce a story about child rape - even though it turned out to be fake. Judith Collins… Audio

The Treasury is warning the slump in business confidence and a cooling housing market could hit the Government's books. However, Finance Minister Grant Robertson is playing this down. Audio

National Party leader Simon Bridges suffered another blow in the popularity stakes despite strong support for his party. Last night's Colmar-Brunton OneNews poll had National as the most preferred… Audio