Judith Collins
National Party releases housing policy
The National Party's housing policy is getting the seal of approval from social housing and real estate groups, but its messaging is also getting some heat.
The party wants to scrap the Resource… Audio
Can politics and religion mix?
Judith Collins has been increasingly referencing her religion on the campaign trail, and was even photographed praying in chrurch. Critics say she is angling for the Christian vote. Dr Mark Boyd… Audio
National to pass emergency legislation for building if elected
National is promising to take urgent action to make houses more affordable if elected, by passing emergency legislation similiar to that used for the Christchurch rebuild.
National leader Judith… Audio
Polling booths busy as early voting begins
New Zealanders started heading to polling booths with the start of early voting on Saturday - including a good number of political leaders.
The Electoral Commission expects record numbers to cast… Audio
Collins goes vote plucking, while Peters makes 'last stand'
Caucus rates a fired-up leaders' debate as Collins looks to bring voters 'home', while Winston Peters rages as he's 'exonerated'. Video, Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A day of debates
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about three debates: one horrible, one good, and one excellent. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A day of debates
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about three debates: one horrible, one good, and one excellent.
AudioRecapping Ardern and Collins' second debate
Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins have gone head-to-head for the second time in the leaders debates - an evening that largely ran more like a pub quiz than a pitch to be Prime Minister.
While they… Audio
Peter Dunne analyses the 2nd leaders debate
Labour's Jacinda Ardern and National's Judith Collins went head to head in the Newshub leaders debate last night. The politicians were quizzed on everything from the Covid-19 pandemic, housing and the… Audio
Leaders prepare for second election debate
RNZ's Caucus podcast co-host Tim Watkin gives his predictions ahead of the Newshub leaders debate. Audio
Judith Collins won't back down over Hager comment
Judith Collins is standing by her comment Nicky Hager needs to meet his maker, saying she believes one day everyone will.
The National Party leader made the comment when speaking to a GreyPower crowd… Audio
Professor Richard Shaw goes over the latest polls
Massey University Politics professor Richard Shaw talks to The Panel about the latest polls and how the next Parliament may look based on those numbers. Audio
Natonal wants to double the SFO budget if elected
National wants to double the budget of the Serious Fraud Office and change its name, if elected. The party's leader Judith Collins says the new Serious Fraud and Anti-Corruption Agency would have an… Audio
National unveils retraining scheme for unemployed
National has unveiled its plan to help get those out of work back into jobs - as well as its mental health policy.
If elected, National says it would give tertiary training providers four thousand… Audio
Labour promises to keep Tiwai Point smelter running
Labour has pledged to keep the lights on at Tiwai Point, despite earlier indicating it's a sunset industry.
Leader Jacinda Ardern and energy spokesperson Megan Woods visited Invercargill to pitch… Audio
South Island, NSW travel bubble possible by Christmas
Christmas on Bondi Beach could be on the cards, as Australia considers allowing New Zealanders through the arrival gates.
Australian officials have intially suggested South Islanders could be allowed… Audio
A not-so-great debate
TVNZ's leaders debate on Tuesday night was a mostly bloodless affair - one that ended up being notable for what didn't take place than what did. Audio
A not-so-great debate
TVNZ's leaders debate on Tuesday night was a mostly bloodless affair - one that ended up being notable for what didn't take place than what did.
AudioElection 2020: Agriculture becomes centre of policy tug of wat
Agriculture has found itself in a policy tug-of-war between National and Labour this election.
National's Judith Collins wants to dismantle environmental reforms, claiming they act as a drag on farm… Audio
Collins keeps pushing for farmers' votes
Judith Collins has been out on the campaign trail with a bold call today - claiming Jacinda Ardern hates farmers.
It's part of National's fierce attempt to put agriculture back on the agenda -… Audio