Bill English
Beyond the Beehive: Nelson's questions for the Prime Minister
What would young voters ask Bill English if they got the chance? The Wireless journalist Max Towle is on a three week road trip from Cape Reinga to Bluff, speaking to people in big cities and small… Video, Audio
Peters can work with National despite 'dirty politics'
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is adamant someone from National is responsible for leaking information about his superannuation overpayments to the meda and he's accusing the party of playing… Audio
National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks
National says it will extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks if it wins the election because it can now afford it, but Labour MP Sue Moroney says National's move is too little, too late. Video, Audio
Bill English in the hot seat
Leader Profile - In the first of a special series, National's Bill English is quizzed on achievements, misdemeanours and which three rivals he'd invite to dinner.
The Leader Interview - Bill English
In the first of a series of extended interviews, the National Party's Bill English has defended his government's record on tackling homelessness. Video
Election 2017 leaders interview: Bill English
National Party leader Bill English joins Guyon Espiner for an extended interview in the first of Morning Report's special interview series with the leaders of New Zealand's major parties ahead of the… Audio
National reveals education package to counter 'Jacindamania'
National Party leader Bill English featured the women in his personal life and his cabinet in a family-focused campaign launch on Sunday. It's been seen as a response to 'Jacindamania' and Labour's… Audio
Perception of politicians
A new poll on leader capability has Bill English on 45% and Jacinda Ardern on 32%. Audio
Caucus: Everybody was PREFU fighting, Dunne dusted and when minor parties attack
This week, Lisa, Tim and Guyon on how PREFU has changed the campaign, how Dunne's departure may signal a changing of the generations, and how the minor parties want to change the conversation. Audio
Govt has money but not for big spending - Steven Joyce
An extra $2 billion has been revealed in Crown accounts, but National is warning there's little room for big spending. Steven Joyce discusses the numbers with Guyon Espiner. Audio
National, Labour outline tax plans after opening of books
There's an extra $2 billion to play with in the Crown accounts, so Labour is ruling out the need for higher taxes, but National is warning there's little room for big spending. Audio
Dunne's departure: National's allies disappearing
National Party leader Bill English says the departure of Peter Dunne doesn't change National's focus, after the United Future leader and National's coalition partner announced he'll resign from… Audio
Roads to re-election? English on National's new policy
The election campaign is gathering momentum with National's promise at the weekend to build 10 new highways or "roads of national significance" if re-elected. Prime MInister Bill English joins us to… Audio
Aus Wars, The Empire Taxes Back & The Return of the Parker
This week, National starts its fight back as Bill English goes to boot camp, Jacinda Ardern negotiates her first international stoush and Grant Robertson opens the door to a Capital Gains Tax. Audio
Military camp scheme 'has never been tried before' - PM
Bill English says National's plan to send young offenders to a military camp is a new approach and not a boot camp. Audio
Culture of army best for youth offenders - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Bill English says National's boot camp plan for youth offenders is not the same as past training programmes. He told Morning Report the targeted youth will be going to prison, so a camp… Audio
PM pledges to send young criminals to military camp
National is promising to send hardened youth criminals to a training academy at the Waiouru Military Camp.
Peters insists texts prove PM's intervention in Barclay scandal
The New Zealand First leader is continuing to raise questions about Prime Minister Bill English's role in the Todd Barclay affair. Audio
Winston Peters continues with PM's role in Barclay saga
Winston Peters is continuing to raise questions about Prime Minister Bill English's role in the Todd Barclay affair. He joins us to explain what information he has. Audio
VIDEO: Leader change shows 'chaos on the left' - PM
Labour's change of leader won't change National's campaign strategy because New Zealanders are more interested in policy, the Prime Minister says. Video
