National Party News

Luxon rises in preferred PM stakes, Labour's popularity slips

Support for Jacinda Ardern as preferred Prime Minister has dropped to her lowest result since 2017.

Luxon publicly reprimands MP over 'silly and unwise actions'

"I want all my MPs focussed on their portfolios and on the things that matter most to New Zealanders."

National MP regrets 'unwise decision' to task staffer with editing her Wikipedia page

"I recognise that this was an unwise decision."

Omicron backdown: National drops 'now' from 'end MIQ' petition, says Govt's home-isolation pause 'justified'

The Government will decide on dates for self-isolation for arrivals in the next two weeks.

Govt 'commandeering' rapid antigen tests secured by private sector, National says

There are 4.6 million of the tests in the country.

'Spin over substance': Opposition accuses Govt of being 'slow' and 'unprepared' for Omicron

"This is a stunning indictment on the Government's lack of planning and lack of urgency."

'Hard thing for us to do:' Elon Musk replies to National MP's plea to help Tonga

Reti wrote to Musk asking for help

'He can only say no': Reti sends urgent letter to Elon Musk to get Tonga back online after eruption

Musk owns global internet provider Starlink.

Watch: Luxon responds to man at public meeting who got round of applause for denouncing use of te reo

The National Party leader chose his words carefully.

National calls for better mental health services for Asians amid worrying stats

"When you look at other groups within New Zealand that has specific mental health strategies it does pose the question why we don't have one for our Asian communities," National's mental health spokesman Matt Doocey said.

Wordle stoush: Chris Bishop attacks Environment Ministry for joining word game craze

Twitter users reckon his criticism is unfair.

'Terrible timing': National MP says now isn't the time for health sector reform

Only one DHB had met the target to improve staffing.

'Peddling misinformation and lies': Māori leader calls on National MP to resign after attending anti-vaxx, lockdown protest

Harete Hipango attended an anti-vaxx protest in Whanganui on Saturday.

MP Harete Hipango deletes post showing her at another anti-vaccine mandate and lockdown protest

National leader Christopher Luxon says the protesters' views "do not align with those of the National Party".

Calls for rapid COVID testing criteria to be dropped so everyone can get tested

Rapid antigen tests at pharmacies aren't free for everyone.

TVNZ appoints former National Party MP as CEO

Simon Power is taking over from Kevin Kenrick as boss of the state-owned broadcaster.

'Used to be so tight': Simon Bridges reveals he used to insist on instant coffee and homemade sandwiches

How do Kiwis manage their money and what's their biggest success or failure?

How Seymour rates Luxon's performance so far

"It's difficult to put a rating on it because you're comparing it against Judith Collins."

'Inadequate': MSD didn't monitor quality of private emergency housing or show it got value for money - report

"We expected to see a more planned and strategic response to the situation."

'A recipe for what we've seen in Europe': Ardern fires up at Luxon for opposing checkpoints

"The Opposition doesn't support public health protections."

Luxon takes flight: New National leader reacts to impressive first poll result

National might be up, but it has come at the expense of a traditional partner.

The 'three constituencies' Luxon is focused on winning back from Labour

"I don't think this Government cares about farmers and the rural communities."

'Some real issues in terms of division': The three reasons National opposed traffic light law

"There is real unease in some segments of our community around the division created by the vaccinated and the unvaccinated."

Luxon off to a '10 out of 10' start - Bridges

Luxon's first full week in charge of National has been rated "10 out of 10" by the man he beat for the role.

'I do understand the fear': National MP welcomes 'full range of views' as sex self-ID passes into law

The Births Deaths Marriages Relationships Registration Bill has passed into law.

Where's Judith? Luxon explains why former leader was missing from Parliament

She will be back, he says.

History made National a 'broad church' - can the party hold up in the MMP era?

Christopher Luxon's ascendancy to leader has again highlighted the balance between the party's liberal and conservative wings, writes Michael Swanson.

A bit of bite back in the blue team: How National's first day in Parliament under Luxon unfolded

There were motivational quotes and a clash of the tiddlywinks.

Watch: Luxon goes head-to-head with Ardern in Parliament

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader face off for the first time in the House.

'The dangerous side of Jacinda's kindness': Seymour, Luxon oppose police-led iwi checkpoints

"It isn't a good use of resources," says National leader Christopher Luxon.