Paula Bennett
Five vie for National leadership, deputy job up for grabs
A big question mark now sits over the deputy spot - with confirmation MPs will also vote next week on whether Paula Bennett should keep her job. Audio
Holding yourself to account
The Leader of the House outlines what MPs will get up to this week including the first reading of the Prime Minister's Child Poverty Reduction Bill. Audio
Holding yourself to account
The Leader of the House outlines what MPs will get up to this week including the first reading of the Prime Minister's Child Poverty Reduction Bill.
AudioNational MPs head for Tauranga retreat
National MPs are heading into a two day caucus retreat this morning and Bill English has said neither he nor deputy Paula Bennett's jobs are on the line. The getaway in Tauranga is the party's first… Audio
Frank conversations on National's leaders
Power Play - National's discussions on leadership come amid a sense of aggrieved disbelief the party failed to form a government in coalition negotiations, writes Jane Patterson.
Bill English's National leadership questioned
Speculation is mounting about the future of the Opposition leader Bill English and his deputy Paula Bennett. We are hearing about stirrings in the caucus about their leadership team particularly Ms… Audio
Speculation mounts over National leadership
Speculation is mounting about the future of Bill English as National leader. As the Opposition seeks to regroup in the wake of the election loss questions are also being raised about deputy leader… Audio
Video: 'I feel great' - Bennett on bypass surgery
Watch - Former deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett told RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson she was "feeling much better" since having the gastric operation. Audio
Video: 'I feel great' - Bennett on bypass surgery
Watch - The former deputy prime minister, told RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson she was "feeling much better" since having the operation.
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Calls for govt to fund more gastric bypass surgeries
Dame Tariana Turia is among a chorus of voices calling for the Government to fund more gastric bypass surgeries after National's Paula Bennett revealed she went private to have the operation. Audio
Govt urged to fund more gastric bypass surgeries
Māori Party founder Dame Tariana Turia is calling for the government to fund more gastric bypass surgeries.
National's result higher than expected - Paula Bennett
National deputy leader Paula Bennett says she feels the public knew what they were going to get under National, but not under Labour - and that's why National is on top. Video, Audio
Complaints over Paula Bennett campaign text
The Electoral Commission is investigating a message sent to 40 Upper Harbour voters in which their mobile numbers were visible to all recipients. Video, Audio
Privacy complaint over Bennett campaign text
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett's campaign sent a text to 40 constituents in which their mobile phone numbers could be seen.
Deputies own up to mistakes in latest political debate
The Spinoff held its political debate last night, where National's Paula Bennett and Labour's Kelvin Davis both admitted to making mistakes in the past week. The two deputy leaders also both found… Audio
National's planned powers against gangs 'troubling'
Paula Bennett's suggestion that serious criminals in gangs should have fewer human rights has been labelled troubling and sinister. Audio
Paula Bennett apologises for criminals' 'human rights' comment
Mrs Bennett has admited she blundered by saying serious criminals should have fewer human rights and has apologised to Bill English, after National's leader said her remarks were a mistake. 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
Insight: Solomon Islands - Keeping the Peace
After 14 years and $3 billion in support from Australia, New Zealand and other partners, do the Solomon Islands have a shot at lasting peace? RNZ Pacific's Koroi Hawkins investigates for Insight. Audio, Gallery
Success of Solomons RAMSI mission still in the balance
The true success of the Pacific region's peacekeeping intervention is now being tested in Solomon Islands as the country charts its own course. Audio