The National MP Sam Uffindell has been stood down from the party's caucus while further allegations of bullying raised by RNZ are investigated.
A female flatmate of Uffindell's from his University days, in 2003, says she was bullied and intimidated so badly she was forced to flee for her own safety.
Uffindell denies the allegations, saying a number of flatmates fell out during his second year at university, but he rejects accusations his behaviour was intimidatory or bullying.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says an independent inquiry will be done by Maria Dew QC, over the next two weeks.
Terms of reference for the inquiry will be decided today.
Political commentator Brigitte Morten spoke to Guyon Espiner.
