National Party News

Official complaint laid against Labour Party attack ad

It follows promises from Labour and National to run "positive" campaigns.

Mongrel Mob hits back at Shane Jones' call to strip gang member rights

The minister "deeply resents" gang leaders "trying to pass themselves off as crime-free apostles".

Polytechnics overhaul passes final reading in Parliament

National isn't happy about the changes.

SFO probe adds to reasons Winston Peters must step down - Simon Bridges

Simon Bridges says the SFO investigation adds weight to calls for Winston Peters to be stood down.

Kiwis would back criminalising not speaking up in child abuse cases - Bridges

Both National and ACT would make it an offence.

'I have no information': Simon Bridges 'didn't know' about second $100,000 donation

"The problem is I don't know anything about it."

'Inaccurate scaremongering': Union slams National for considering stopping minimum wage bumps

"The conservative Opposition is keen to abandon ship."

National considering stopping minimum wage bumps

The Opposition's finance spokesperson said small businesses are struggling.

'Is that it?' Finance Minister blasts National's 'vague and empty' economic plan

"It was quite clear today that National has no new ideas."

How Simon Bridges and Jacinda Ardern's 2008 maiden speeches compare

A fresh-faced Simon Bridges told Winston Peters how much he respected him.

National labelled 'number-one lemon suckers' in gangs and guns debate

Winston Peters and Paula Bennet went head-to-head in Parliament.

Waikato Mongrel Mob clash with National over proposed gang crackdown

Violence in the Hawke's Bay has fueled the debate again.

Labour list candidate accused of 'online harassment' by National's youth wing

The former Tāmaki electorate candidate is questioning the youth group's "lack of diversity".

Revealed: What Kiwis think of Simon Bridges and Jacinda Ardern's performance

Watch Duncan Garner and Tova O'Brien discuss the results.

ASA rejects National's appeal over misleading 'car tax' advert

The ads were "likely to confuse or deceive consumers".

Election 2020: Bridges still made right call ruling out Peters - political commentator

National is tracking just above Labour at 43.3 percent.

New poll shows National-NZ First voters want parties to work together

Voters don't back Simon Bridges' call to rule a coalition out.

National and Labour neck-and-neck in new Newshub-Reid Research poll

It's a wake-up call that this election couldn't be closer.

'It kicked us out': Māori Party wary of partnering with National

National may not be able to rely on partnering up with the Māori Party after the election - if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament.

Waitangi Tribunal should eventually go - Bridges

He's added it to the list of what he thinks NZ should do away with.

Bishop burns Simon Bridges for Waitangi Day dawn service no-show

The morning began with prayers and speeches from Jacinda Ardern, David Seymour, and more.

As it happened: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media at Waitangi

The Prime Minister addressed media at the Copthorne Hotel in Waitangi.

'They ganged up on me': Tense times at Waitangi after Bridges rules out working with Peters

"I'm not interested in Winston Peters."

Simon Bridges told National is 'wrong' during Waitangi welcome as Andrew Little praised

Māori raised several issues with MPs at Waitangi, including water rights and dental costs.

National takes campaign tips from Scott Morrison's Liberal Party

"No election is unwinnable."

Bridges not concerned about Serious Fraud Office looking at party's donations

National received a spike in donations after ruling out working with Winston Peters.

'Regrettable': Bridges calls Chinese consul general's comments on Govt's travel ban 'concerning'

The consul general said the Govt's decision was "disappointing" to see.

Bridges ruling out Peters 'inevitable' - political commentator

The National Party leader has shut down a potential coalition with NZ First.

'I don't trust NZ First': Simon Bridges rules out working with Winston Peters

"I don't believe we can work with NZ First and have a constructive trusting relationship."

Simon Bridges has 'no intention of keeping' $100,000 donation

"It's safe to say that we don't have the intention of keeping the donation."