Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges criticises proposed education overhaul
The government has unveiled a major overhaul of the school system, including taking away schools' powers to set their own enrolment zones.
A newly formed Education Service Agency will take on the… Audio
Mutually exclusive truths: the statistics of Question Time
Statistics are MPs favourite weapons. Question time is heavy with mutually exclusive numbers - which are usually all true. Audio
Bridges defends new recruit Christopher Luxon
It was only day one, and already the National Party's newest addition was making news.
On Monday night, Christopher Luxon was selected as National's candidate for the Botany electorate.
And by early… Audio
National's gang policy will win votes - commentator
The National Party released its social services discussion document, floating a series of "hard-line" policies on welfare, on Wednesday.
Ideas include blocking gang members and their associates from… Audio
Simon Bridges: "no jab, no pay" Policy
The Opposition has reignited the debate over "no jab, no pay" - with National's leader Simon Bridges throwing his support behind such a policy. The party yesterday issued a discussion document on… Audio
Removing benefits could encourage crime - Black Power
The National Party says it will strip gang members of benefits unless they prove they don't have any illegal income or assets.
The party will release a new discussion document today about its… Audio
National wants tougher tests for gang members on benefits
The National party says it will block gang members and their associates from the dole if they can't prove they don't have illegal income or assets.
The party will release a new discussion document… Audio
The week in questions: heavy on light rail
Newsrooms have a news value to determine how stories are weighted. In parliament stories are weighted differently and this week the weight was on light rail. Audio
"Does she stand...?" Scenes from a Question Time
Question Time is Parliament is the loudest free show in town. And it can be quite the spectacle. We caught the action of one typical Question Time on camera.
War of words continues over returning foreign fighters legislation
The government is accusing National of reneging on its word over new laws to monitor fighters returning from overseas. The bill's been delayed as Justice Minister Andrew Little works to get enough… Audio
One question five ways: National's repetitive tactic
National MPs asked the Prime Minister the same question five times on Wednesday. Here's how it happened in the House. Audio
Ihumātao occupiers shut out of talks, no word from govt
Occupiers of the disputed land at Ihumātao have been shut out of talks with the government about finding a resolution, saying they haven't had any direct contact with ministers in over a month.
The… Video, Audio
Government needs support for anti-terrorism bill
The Government is facing opposition from National and the Green Party over a new bill which aims to clamp down on New Zealanders returning home after being involved in terrorist activities abroad… Audio
Little: no negotiation of counter-terrorism legislation
The Justice Minister Andrew Little is being bullish about new counter-terrorism legislation saying he's not up for negotiating. Without Green support Mr Little needs National's votes, but the… Audio
Immigration Minister responds to criticism from National
The National Party is accusing the Immigration Minister of another bad decision after granting residency to a man with several drink driving convictions. The man is a "protected person" under the… Audio
National would deny residency to 'protected person'
The National Party is accusing the government of a "Sroubek 2.0" situation after granting residency to a man with six drink driving convictions. The man is a "protected person" under the international… Audio
National: surplus at expense of taxpayers
National Party leader Simon Bridges says "it's criminal" that the Government's revealed the biggest budget surplus in a decade - $7.5 billion - more than double the forecasts, while there are… Audio
National leader Simon Bridges says gangs a homegrown issue
National leader Simon Bridges says the Police Minister's argument that the increase in gang numbers is being driven by criminals deported from Australia doesn't ring true - and this is a homegrown… Audio
Right thing to do - Simon Bridges
The National Party says the latest survey showing a slump of business confidence underlines the government's incompetence. The latest Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey, out yesterday… Audio