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Election 2020 headlines with summaries.
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Coalition split over Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's fate
The future of Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, and heavy industry nationwide, is shaping to be a sticking point between Coalition partners Labour and New Zealand First.
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Brownlee: 'Some sorrow' over MPs' exit but others will step up
16 Jul 2020Attempts were made to retain Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, but they've made personal decisions to move on, says National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee. Audio
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Judith Collins line-up revealed, Todd Muller to take a break
16 Jul 2020New National leader Judith Collins has revealed her reshuffled caucus, promoting former leaders Simon Bridges and Todd Muller to the party's front bench.
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As it happened: National reshuffle - who got what
16 Jul 2020Former National leaders Simon Bridges and Todd Muller have been promoted to the party's front bench. See who else made the cut here.
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National MPs Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams quitting politics
16 Jul 2020Former National Party deputy leader Nikki Kaye and senior MP Amy Adams have both announced their resignations this morning ahead of a reshuffle. Audio
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Collins to make her mark again in National caucus reshuffle
16 Jul 2020Analysis - Judith Collins is stamping her mark as a decisive leader willing to make the tough calls less than 24 hours into the job.
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The many sides of Judith Collins
16 Jul 2020The Detail - The new National Party leader has an 18-year political career dotted with controversy, combat, and quick quips.
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Newstalk ZB payout to fund Māori Party election campaign
15 Jul 2020A settlement payout over defamatory claims Mike Hosking made on air about John Tamihere will help fund the Māori Party's election campaign.
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Judith Collins: National won't 'repeat any mistakes'
15 Jul 2020In her first interview with Morning Report as National Party leader, Judith Collins outlined a minor reshuffle, said she's not particularly worried about diversity, and said Michael Woodhouse's fate… Audio
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Judith Collins, Gerry Brownlee 'can win' - Dame Jenny Shipley
15 Jul 2020Dame Jenny Shipley says Judith Collins could become the fourth woman prime minister, but Jim Bolger warns this is not the time for nasty politics. Audio
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Judith Collins on 2020 election: 'We're going to take it back'
15 Jul 2020Analysis - For years Judith Collins has had her eye on the top prize and it took a complete leadership meltdown, just 10 weeks out from an election, for her National Party colleagues to give her what…
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Recap: Collins, Brownlee to lead National Party
14 Jul 2020Judith Collins has been voted in by colleagues as leader of the National Party, with Gerry Brownlee as her deputy. Look back over the day's events here.
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New Zealand politics' shortest leaderships
14 Jul 2020Todd Muller may have only served 53 days as leader of the National Party but was his the shortest leadership?
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National Party leadership: Collins, Kaye, Bridges still in the running
14 Jul 2020As National prepares to replace Todd Muller as leader, Simon Bridges, Judith Collins and Nikki Kaye are not ruling out going for the top job. Video
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What did Muller achieve in his 53 days as National leader?
14 Jul 2020Todd Muller has resigned as National Party leader, so what did he achieve after only 53 days in the role?
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Former PM Jim Bolger 'totally surprised' at Muller resignation
14 Jul 2020Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger says the National Party needs to choose a new leader who is bold enough to talk publicly about tax increases and New Zealand's post-Covid economic future. Audio
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PM on Muller resignation: 'Politics is a difficult place'
14 Jul 2020Todd Muller became the National Party leader in May and resigned today citing health reasons. Here is how politicians and commentators are reacting.
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Todd Muller - before he was National Party leader
14 Jul 2020Nearly two months ago Todd Muller stepped up to wrestle the leadership of the National Party from Simon Bridges, he won. But after just 53 days, he has resigned. Here's a quick look at his background.
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Electoral donation laws under scrutiny again after latest SFO investigation
14 Jul 2020The country's electoral donation laws are being questioned with a third major political party now the subject of a Serious Fraud Office investigation.
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Todd Muller resigns: 'I am not the best person to be leader'
14 Jul 2020Todd Muller says he's had time to reflect and that the role took a heavy toll on him and his family. Audio
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ACT leader uses campaign launch to slate government's Covid-19 response
12 Jul 2020The ACT Party is promising its biggest campaign in 15 years, as it fights for more seats in Parliament after September's election.
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Labour policy would put forestry decisions in council hands
The Labour Party will get tough on forestry conversions if it wins the next election, it says.
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Muller gives details on National's economic plan
9 Jul 2020National 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.
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Manukau Harbour 'wouldn't work' as new Auckland port
8 Jul 2020Manukau Harbour would never work as a new location for Auckland's port, the head of a freight company says. Audio
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