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Chris Penk won’t seek re-election after Luxon sacks him over leadership challenge
Penk says he fully backs National and Christopher Luxon.
Latest from Christopher Luxon
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Simeon Brown arrives in Wellington ahead of Luxon's urgent caucus meeting | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford reports live from Wellington Airport as the last National MPs arrive for the urgent caucus meeting. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'He has lost control': Will PM lose his job today? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Political commentators Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson preview the National caucus meeting this morning, where a vote on Christopher Luxon is expected. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ryan Bridge: Nats are 'pissed off' at Christopher Luxon | Ryan Bridge TODAY
If Luxon loses his job today, it will be a gamble, a roll of the dice, a risk. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Polls, gaffes and discontent: The events that led to Luxon's leadership showdown
A timeline of events leading up to the National Party's caucus meeting today.
National’s chief whip unusually silent when asked if he has confidence in Luxon
Many National MPs have not responded when asked whether they support Luxon.
'Very close to losing the numbers': Heather du Plessis-Allan on Luxon's leadership fight
Heather du Plessis-Allan says three loyal MPs have left Christopher Luxon's base.
It's extraordinary National might knife a sitting PM, given the polls
OPINION: Parties turn on their PMs when the position is hopeless, which National's isn't.
Luxon calls urgent caucus meeting amid 'speculation about my leadership'
The Herald revealed Luxon faced another round of leadership chatter on Monday.
Why the timing matters if National rolls Luxon
NZ Herald's Katie Bradford says if Luxon is getting rolled, 'it needs to be this week'.
Is Christopher Luxon about to lose the National Party leadership?
Katie Bradford speaks to The Front Page about the latest drama surrounding Christopher Luxon's leadership.
Ryan Bridge: Luxon’s leadership problem is back | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Here we go again. For the second time this year, there's a story in the media about National MPs doing the numbers on Luxon. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
National MPs hit phones over Luxon's leadership after MMP surprise
The National Party has been gripped by another round of discontent and speculation.
National says no new taxes on working New Zealanders, which is who exactly?
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayer's Union joins The Front Page podcast to examine National's new budget responsibility rules.
'It's clearly not going to happen': Hipkins definitively rules out NZ First
Labour had not formally dismissed the possibility of working with the party until today.
Luxon outlines which taxes might be introduced – but says it's not a done deal
While he said no decision had been made, the Budget's bank levy plan was more decisive.
South Island businesses don't want handouts, they’re asking for action
OPINION: Call for Government to do its job so businesses can get on with theirs.
Luxon was right. Business needs to stop 'hanging on'
OPINION: Did the 'survive till 25' catchphrase cause a negative business mindset?
National wants Labour to start breaking some promises
OPINION: National has had to kill some darlings – it wants Labour to do the same.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Sunday, August 9, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | National leaves door ajar to new taxes, Newstalk ZB celebrates a century since first broadcast. | Sunday, August 9, 2026
Watch: National pushed on whether it would increase taxes
The party has a fiscal rule of keeping taxes low. Video / Mark Mitchell
National challenges Labour on fiscal rules – but why can't it rule out new taxes?
It comes as Labour unveils more small business policy.
The National MPs at risk of losing their seats after party list revealed
ANALYSIS: A party list can crack caucus unity.
‘Disappointed ... perfectly fine’: MPs react to promotions and demotions on party list
Several high-profile National MPs may need the list to return to Parliament.
NZ Herald Live: Announcement of the National Party List for the 2026 General Election
NZ Herald Live: Announcement of the National Party List for the 2026 General Election. Video / RNZ
Luxon’s coalition is testing the limits of his authority
OPINION: Christopher Luxon has allowed coalition conflict to spill into public.
Will Labour’s poll plunge save Christopher Luxon?
OPINION: The PM's National Party was in disarray this week – is it time for him to go?
Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy, not just Luxon's view
Two senior National MPs said a referendum was not policy and wouldn't be campaigned on.
Ryan Bridge: Buckle up, NZ, Christopher Luxon's going rogue | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The polling companies will be on the blower today, and if there's no MMP bump or a dip – the rogue agent may yet be left out in the cold. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Luxon doesn't understand NZ small businesses are forced to worry about the Government
OPINION: The PM's 'adult' comments imply small businesses are free in NZ. They aren't.