National Party News

Almost a third of kids aren't turning up to school, sparking 'truancy crisis' fears

It's even worse for decile 1 kids where not even half are making it to class frequently.

Vaccine 'stroll-out'? ACT mocks vaccination pace as Bloomfield hails booking system a 'resounding success'

ACT leader David Seymour is slamming the "total lack of preparation for Medsafe's approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine".

'#HeyColoniser': Māori Party takes over National's slogan demanding debate on 'white privilege'

National says 'Demand the Debate' is about including Kiwis in decisions about constitutional arrangements.

'No COVID excuse' for skilled migrants to be living in uncertainty - National MP

"I just can't carry on living alone."

'No surprise': COVID-19 vaccine rollout in 'shambles', mass vaccination initial take up 'pathetic' - Collins

But the Prime Minister isn't concerned since they'll learn from this vaccination event.

National MP questions bid to put Māori knowledge on par with 'Western science' in schools

Paul Goldsmith has joined a heated debate involving several academics.

'Total disappointment': Collins slates Aden's return from 'death cult', says media will turn her into a martyr

Aden and her children have been in immigration detention in Turkey since earlier this year.

Williams says police attrition 'low compared to other Govt agencies' as officer numbers decline by over 100

"Frontline officers are feeling a lack of support and respect from their minister and the Labour Government."

Brownlee 'not going to answer' if he supports Aden's repatriation, suggests we follow Aussie's lead on revoking citizenships

But he admits there's no other choice for the Government.

Explainer: Is Labour 'fudging' state house numbers?

Data shows Labour is building far more public homes than National did in its last term.

Ardern pushes back on 'idea we support gangs' as Collins rips into 'weak' Police Minister over patch spike

The number of patched members on the National Gang List has more than doubled since Labour took office.

Collins questions justice system's future after Govt's gang-led meth rehab programme funding

"Labour needs to be clear about its intentions with the justice system."

Jewish Council slams video of Mongrel Mob member saying 'sieg heil'

"It would suggest they do not have a vision of our country and values that are aligned with the Government's."

Almost 3000 emergency housing applications rejected last year

National says it is yet another demonstration of the country's "severe housing crisis". About 3000 requests for emergency housing were rejected by the government last year, nearly triple the number the year before.

Labour MP condemns Harry Tam's use of 'sieg heil' but won't rule out working with him in fiery on-air clash

"That's appalling if he said that. Anyone who makes that kind of comment should be condemned."

'It's got to a tipping point': National MP defends professor suing Faafoi over 'unkind' immigration rules

Auckland University professor Michael Witbrock has not been able to see his husband for more than a year.

Police Minister to release gang numbers 'in coming days' as MP accuses her of 'hiding' them

National MP Simeon Brown described Poto Williams' excuse as "very convenient".

Brownlee hopes new podcast will show MPs 'don't just dream things out of their head'

The National MP wants to speak with people "actually doing things" across NZ.

'Don't see a major issue': Richardson defends video of Mongrel Mob's Harry Tam telling members not to vote National

"I think you're entitled to tell the group that you feel you represent… to vote a certain way."

Watch: The Mongrel Mob video Kiwis deserve an explanation on

This is the man Jacinda gave almost $3 million.

'It is time for action, Prime Minister': Collins calls for Police Minister's sacking

Judith Collins made the call after an interview Poto Williams did about arming police.

Hipkins pushes back on criticism he was 'slow to even order the vaccines'

"We weren't able to put in an order for that first delivery until we knew that we were getting Medsafe approval."

Marsden Point: National attacks 'conflicting reports' on refinery's future

Is the country's supply of petrol, diesel and jet gas becoming more vulnerable to disruption? Yes, and no.

Collins accuses Govt of pressuring police commissioner into ditching armed response teams

The National leader says claims the community didn't want ARTs is "absolute nonsense".

Revealed: More than 1000 registered doctors and nurses waiting in residency queue

GPs are urging the Government to re-open residency for healthcare workers to avoid losing them overseas.

Ad watchdog describes National Party's dig at Labour's clean car scheme 'hyperbolic'

The watchdog said the ad used a "hyperbolic example" for "political effect".

'$2.75m for the Mob?': Collins takes aim at Govt, gangs as she launches third 'demand the debate' billboard

"The Government is completely devoid of the reality of the misery gangs cause to law-abiding New Zealanders."

'It's a problem of growth': Robertson brushes off concerns Labour policies caused inflation increase

"New Zealand is in a strong position economically."

Should the Govt loosen environmental regulations in face of farmer protests?

The protests are taking place in towns and cities across the country.

'Judith's stabilising the show': Luxon on leadership rumours, if he's teaming up with Bridges

He claims he's entirely fixated on his portfolios.