National Party
Defence Minister under fire over Air Force flights
The Defence Minister Ron Mark says he's the victim of a scurrilous attack after the National Party accused him of using military choppers and planes like a taxi service. The claim prompted Mr Mark to… Audio
Peters unclear on pursuing Russia-NZ free trade agreement
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hit back at the National Party after it called him an apologist for Russia. National's trade spokesperson Todd McClay has been critical of Mr Peters' enthusiastic… Audio
Senior National MPs present united post-shuffle front
National Party leader Simon Bridges has given all his rivals spots in the top ten line-up, except departing MP Steven Joyce. He rolled out his top four MPs on Parliament's steps today, where they… Video, Audio
Steven Joyce quits politics
The senior list MP and long-time National Party campaign manager says he's reconsidered his position since the party's change in leadership. Video, Audio
English: 'I took my turn at the chisel'
Look back at RNZ's live coverage of Bill English's valedictory speech in Parliament this afternoon.
Peters' legal action against National MPs 'will go ahead' - lawyer
Winston Peters is pressing ahead with legal action against four former National Party ministers after it was revealed before last year's elections he'd been paid too much superannuation. That's… Audio
Reshuffle will show Bridges' commitment to renewal
Power Play - Simon Bridges pitched to National Party backbenchers chafing for more influence. His upcoming reshuffle will show how serious he is about renewal, writes Jane Patterson. Video
Boss Bridges: 'Tomorrow's man'?
Opinion - Simon Bridges is a genial man with a touch of JFK youth, but as David Slack asks, is his 'tomorrow's man' image warranted?
Don Brash picking Judith Collins as National leader
Dr Don Brash has weathered leadership battles both as the leader of National and ACT. He told John Campbell if he was in the National caucus today he'd pick Judith Collins. Video, Audio
Countdown to new National leader
Should National’s new leader be a coalition builder or the person best positioned to take on a two-way race? Former ministers and MPs Don Brash, Heather Roy and Wayne Mapp talk to John Campbell ahead… Video, Audio
Who will be the next leader of the National Party?
Sources have told Checkpoint Amy Adams and Simon Bridges have the numbers to lead National, and have discussed supporting each other. Bridget Burke talks to four of the five contenders. Video, Audio
NZ First also holds leadership contest, of sorts
In the shadows of the packed race for the National Party leadership there is another contest going on. On the same day National votes in its new team, New Zealand First will also be meeting to elect a… Audio
Five vie for National leadership, deputy job up for grabs
A big question mark now sits over the deputy spot - with confirmation MPs will also vote next week on whether Paula Bennett should keep her job. Audio
And then there were five
Steve Joyce is the latest National Party MP to join the race for party leader. Audio
Watch: Joyce on National leadership race - 'I get things done'
Steven Joyce has confirmed he is in the mix to be the next party leader. Audio
Mark Mitchell joins the National leadership race
Rodney MP Mark Mitchell has announced he will run for the National Party leadership. Video
National MPs line up behind preferred candidates
National MPs have begun lining up behind their preferred leadership candidate - with one contender making a bold show of support. The caucus has just two weeks to decide who they want to take over… Audio
National MPs move quickly after Bill English's resignation
RNZ Deputy Political Editor Chris Bramwell outlines how Judith Collins, Amy Adams and Simon Bridges are selling themselves as they contest the National Party leadership. They all say whoever wins, the… Video, Audio
Judith Collins' constituents comment on her leadership bid
Judith Collins was the first National MP to throw her hat in the ring to lead the party. Sophia Duckor-Jones went to Papakura this morning to speak to some of her constiutents about her prospects. Audio
Game on for National Party leadership
Judith Collins, Simon Bridges and Amy Adams have all announced they want the top job, but other bids might follow. Meanwhile, Paula Bennett says she'd like to remain as deputy. Video, Audio
