National Party
Kids and consultants - Media run the rule over opposition policy
The National Party unveiled two dove-tailed policies last weekend - pumping up childcare subsidies while cutting down on consultants to cover the cost. Mediawatch looks at how the media ran the rule… Audio
Kids and consultants - Media run the rule over opposition policy
The National Party unveiled two dove-tailed policies last weekend - pumping up childcare subsidies while cutting down on consultants to cover the cost. Mediawatch looks at how the media ran the rule…
AudioMaureen Pugh's climate change denial gone by lunchtime
An own goal for National today, with MP Maureen Pugh plunging her party into a controversy over climate change.
She began the day telling reporters she was still waiting to see evidence of whether… Video, Audio
Public media policy put out of its misery
The PM has confirmed what pundits have predicted for weeks: the plan for a public media entity has been scrapped – before they even settled on a name for it. It’s the second time in five years… Audio
Public media policy put out of its misery
The PM has confirmed what pundits have predicted for weeks: the plan for a public media entity has been scrapped – before they even settled on a name for it. It’s the second time in five years…
AudioNational MP Barbara Kuriger drops portfolios over conflict of interest
National MP Barbara Kuriger has resigned from all of her portfolios, for what her leader Christopher Luxon has described as a serious lapse of judgement.
The third-term MP and her family have been… Audio
Christopher Luxon continues to refuse release of Sam Uffindell report
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is continuing to refuse releasing the findings of an independent inquiry into allegations against Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell.
Report clears Uffindell, MP stays in National caucus
National Party MP Sam Uffindell is back in caucus after an investigation did not substantiate allegations of aggressive behaviour against a young woman.
The woman, who was his flatmate while at Otago… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: AI, party presidents, and food banks
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: AI, party presidents, and food banks
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioPolitical post-mortems - and lessons from the past
Has the media focus on political failings become just too intense? A new book lifting the lid on the National Party in opposition has revealed more about the struggles, scandals and scraps that… Video, Audio
Political post-mortems - and lessons from the past
Has the media focus on political failings become just too intense? A new book lifting the lid on the National Party in opposition has revealed more about the struggles, scandals and scraps that…
Video, AudioMedia pile pressure on MPs' misbehaviour and missteps
One MP’s past misbehaviour put pressure on National - then another claimed bullying was rife in Labour during what turned into an expectedly turbulent week in party politics for the media. But even… Video, Audio
Media pile pressure on MPs' misbehaviour and missteps
One MP’s past misbehaviour put pressure on National - then another claimed bullying was rife in Labour during what turned into an expectedly turbulent week in party politics for the media. But even…
Video, AudioMediawatch for 14 August 2022
Media pile pressure on over MPs misbehaviour and mis-steps; political post-mortems and lessons from the past; punching above our Commonwealth weight? Audio
Mediawatch for 14 August 2022
Media pile pressure on over MPs misbehaviour and mis-steps; political post-mortems and lessons from the past; punching above our Commonwealth weight?
AudioFresh allegations against Uffindell taken 'really seriously' - Luxon
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says work has already been done to reset the culture within the party and in improving its candidate selection process. Audio
Political commentators Lamia Imam & Brigitte Morten
Political commentators Brigitte and Lamia give their verdict on National's two-day conference in Christchurch where it elected a new party president, Sylvia Wood. Audio
Christopher Luxon gets his own Backbenchers puppet
The National Party leader has joined the long list of satirical political puppets at The Backbencher. Bryce Curtis is the puppet maker - he tells us who has been the trickiest of all the political… Audio
Roe v Wade ruling triggers intense media reaction
Some said the US Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on abortion was none of our business, because we don’t have the same legal or political set-up, let alone its religious cleavages and cultural… Audio
