Jami Lee Ross
Bridges apologises for calling Maureen Pugh 'useless'
National's leader has apologised profusely for saying one of his own MPs is 'effing' useless and insists his leadership is safe and that his caucus is united behind him. Simon Bridges was recorded… Audio
Carter not bothered by Bridges' comments in recording
National Party leader Simon Bridges has been shaken by the release of the recording of a conversation he had with Jami-Lee Ross about a $100,000 donation. Jami-Lee Ross provided police with the… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross makes police complaint about Simon Bridges
Jami-Lee Ross spent two hours with three detectives today, going through his accusations against National leader Simon Bridges. He explained to media what was discussed. Video, Audio
Simon Bridges calls MP Maureen Pugh ‘f****** useless’
Jami-Lee Ross has released a recording of a phone call he had with Simon Bridges about a $100,000 donation from businessman Zhang Yikun, about whether it's better to have two Chinese or two Indian… Video, Audio
Jami-Lee Ross says police will be investigating
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has emerged from the Victoria Street police station in Wellington after filing a complaint on leader Simon Bridges. Our reporter Craig McCulloch joins us with an… Audio
Rogue National MP claims - a legal view
The rogue former National MP Jami-Lee Ross will go to the Police today with the evidence he says backs up his explosive claims about breaches of electoral law by the National leader Simon Bridges… Audio
Political donation rules clear - Andrew Geddis
Jami-Lee Ross alleges that Simon Bridges asked him to split a one-hundred thousand donation from a Chinese businessman into smaller parts so it was below the threshold where it would have to be made… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross vows to fight for Botany seat
Newly independent Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross is going to the police today to lay a complaint against his former boss Simon Bridges. In an extraordinary day of political turmoil on Tuesday, Mr Ross quit… Audio
No chance for Jami-Lee Ross in Botany by-election - Thomas
There will be a by-election in the safe National seat of Botany, following Jami-Lee Ross' dramatic resignation on Tuesday. Mr Ross will stand as an independent and believes his track record will gain… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross plans to make police complaint against Bridges
In an extraordinary day at Parliament, the rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross went nuclear, resigning from the National Party and accusing its leader of corruption. Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
Jami-Lee Ross says he'll run as independent in by-election
Reporter Zac Fleming asked Botany locals if they would vote for Jami-Lee Ross without the support of the National party. Video, Audio
Jami-Lee Ross threatening, intimidating - local board chair
Howick local board chair David Collings says Jami-Lee Ross threatened local board members over their political careers and employment, and said even he was intimidated by the Botany MP. He said he… Video, Audio
Simon Bridges: Jami-Lee Ross 'leaking, lying and lashing out'
National's leader Simon Bridges described Jami-Lee Ross as a "lone wolf MP", whose was now "irrelevant" to the party, which unanimously voted to expel him. He said Mr Ross' allegations against him… Video, Audio
What happens when an MP quits?
Jami-Lee Ross has both jumped and been pushed this week. When an MP leaves Parliament what happens next? asks Phil Smith.
What happens when an MP quits?
Jami-Lee Ross has both jumped and been pushed this week. When an MP leaves Parliament what happens next? asks Phil Smith.
AudioGloves off in Bridges-Ross spat
Expelled National Caucus member Jami-Lee Ross has called his former leader Simon Bridges "corrupt". Meanwhile Mr Bridges says Mr Ross has "zero" chance of pinning anything illegal on him when it comes… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross' resignation: political analysis
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson reports on the future for the National MP Jami Lee Ross, and the National party leadership. In a stand-up that lasted almost an hour, Jami Lee Ross alleged Mr… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross - 'Simon Bridges is a corrupt politician'
National MP Jami-Lee Ross is to resign his seat and step down from the National Party, and will stand as an independent in any by-election for his Botany seat. Audio
Jami-Lee Ross & National Party leadership
After the extraordinary events of yesterday, when National Party leader Simon Bridges singled out Jami-Lee Ross as the most likely leaker of his travel expenses, what is the future of the National MP… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross' future up in the air
In announcing an investigation had found Jami-Lee Ross probably leaked his expenses, National leader Simon Bridges says he's been balancing someone's health with the public's interest. Video, Audio