Judith Collins

The National Party's leader is describing a $4 billion hole in its so-called "very clear" fiscal plan as "entirely inconsequential".

The hole was pointed out by the Labour party's finance… Audio

The National Party's claim to be the best economic manager has been dealt a blow - by a $4 billion error discovered in its fiscal plan.

The mistake overshadowed the party's virtual campaign launch… Audio

When she became the National Party leader in July, many in the media reckoned combative Crusher Collins guaranteed a confrontational contest for Election 2020. Now some seem disappointed she's showing… Audio

Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news from Aotearoa and abroad.  Audio

Elbow bumps, physically distanced public meetings and a liberal dousing of hand sanitiser - it's all part of the new normal out on the campaign trail.

It seems some politicians are adjusting better… Audio

New Zealand has emerged from this year's lockdowns better than expected but it's a much gloomier picture for the longer term recovery, with the country facing years of large deficits and ballooning… Audio

Leader of the oppoisition Judith Collins wants Prime Minister Jacindar Ardern to give her a briefing on the accessing of the data of prominent New Zealanders.

Simon Bridges, Max Key, Jacinda Ardern's… Audio

National wants to put a smile on your face - promising free toothbrushes, toothpaste and supervised brushing for schools in high need areas.

But the $30 million programme has left dentists… Audio

The Labour Party is headlining its election season education policy with a promise to close the pay gap for early childhood teachers.

It has also reannounced its pledge to extend its free lunch… Audio

Hoardings are at every corner, social media littered with candid candidates, and fiery debates dominating the news - it must be election year.

The politicians on our screens are renowned for long… Video, Audio

Political leaders have lined up to tell New Zealand business how their party intends to steward this country through the economic crisis, including a plan from Labour to loosen some restrictions at… Video, Audio

Promises, promises, the National Party and the Labour Party are slugging it out over who is promising what, how much it will all cost, and how it will be paid for.

Labour's finance spokesperson Grant… Audio

Politicians are travelling the length and breadth of the country making big spending promises - but when will the public know if it all stacks up?

The Covid-19 response has already cost the country… Audio

On their way out the door MPs took a last swing at representation, policy ideas and general fisticuffs. Audio

Cabinet Ministers will meet today to review the country's alert levels, which are set to expire this Sunday.

A decision is expected shortly after. ACT Party leader David Seymour says many areas… Audio

Parliament had finally ended, but even on the way out the door there are still rules. Judith Collins faulted at least a trinity of them in one question. Audio

National Party leader Judith Collins says she's surprised Green Party leader James Shaw didn't resign during a press conference on Tuesday, where he apologised for his role in pushing for funding for… Audio