Bill English
VIDEO: National has no 'moral mandate' - Twyford
National's leader has over-reached and has no commanding moral mandate to form a government, Labour's campaign chair Phil Twyford says. Video, Audio
'Reasonable' to spend weeks on negotiations - English
National Party leader Bill English says it could take several weeks to work out a deal with NZ First that would allow him to form a government. Video, Audio
National to negotiate with 'maverick' Peters - English
The National Party Leader Bill English exorcised a few demons in the last month, battling his way back from second place in some opinion polls to see National win 46 percent of the vote on Saturday… Audio
Election 2017: Wait for a government begins
After six weeks of a turbulent election campaign, the waiting for a government now begins. Neither National or Labour is in a position to form a government without the support of New Zealand First… Audio
English cuts ACT adrift, pursues NZ First
Coalition negotiations are not even under way and already the National Party leader, Bill English, has made a shock decision - Act will not be part of the next government if he returns as Prime… Audio
Election 2017: Coalition talks wait for NZ First
Politicians will be returning to Wellington today with no clear result out of Saturday's general election. The talks to form a new Government will not start immediately as both National and Labour… Audio
'The mandate National has is clearly stronger than Labour’ – English
National leader Bill English says his party is keen to work with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, and expects there will be direct discussions between the leaders in the coming days. Video, Audio
Bill English celebrates electoral result and thanks supporters
National leader Bill English: "The voters have spoken and now we have the responsibility of working to give New Zealand a strong and stable government." Video, Audio
National ahead of Labour with two days left in campaign
There are just two days to go in the election campaign and National has moved into a clear lead in RNZ's latest Poll of Polls. Audio
Final leaders' debate a subdued showdown
With just two days to go before New Zealand goes to the polls, National has surged ahead of Labour in RNZ's Poll of Polls. National has a 44 percent average, compared with Labour, at 40 percent. The… Audio
Bill English challenged by Vodafone worker during campaign visit
National Party Leader Bill English was questioned about poverty and then went to a bank, while Labour leader Jacinda Ardern went to a foodbank and a union meeting. Video, Audio
National Party leader Bill English on Nine to Noon
National Party leader Bill English makes his case for Saturday's election in an extended interview with Kathryn Ryan. Video, Audio
National urges voters to snub minor parties
National is telling voters they shouldn't bother voting for minor parties. Yesterday on the campaign trail Bill English said voters should cut out the middle man and simply vote for one of the two… Audio
More than 100k votes cast yesterday as campaigns ramp up
The National and Labour leaders stayed true to form today, with Bill English campaigning in the true-blue Kaikoura electorate, while Jacinda Ardern was in the capital. Audio
More than 100k votes cast yesterday as campaigns ramp up
The National and Labour leaders stayed true to form today, with Bill English campaigning in the true-blue Kaikoura electorate, while Jacinda Ardern was in the capital. Video, Audio
English defends immigration rules after suicide claim
The National Party leader has defended changes to immigration rules after an international student said they contributed to her friend's suicide.
Packhouse worker grills English on minimum wage
Bill English was put on the spot at a Gisborne Fruit packing plant yesterday when packhouse worker Robin Lane took on the National Party leader. Robin Lane told the National leader low-wage workers… Audio
Bill English grilled on wages in Gisborne
Workers at a Gisborne packhouse have challenged Bill English at a visit that was supposed to be stress-free for the National Party leader. Audio
Bill English answers questions in a Gisborne packhouse
Bill English grilled on wages in Gisborne Audio
Early voting shifts election campaign into higher gear
Political parties are shifting into another gear with ten days now remaining before the general election. Audio
