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National Party stand-up following economic policy announcement
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis spoke to media in Botany following the National Party's campaign launch and economic policy announcement in Botany. Video / NZ Herald
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How Labour just gave National a win – and a distraction from its leadership woes
'Cover-up' is the caption on a photo of Chris Hipkins on National's Instagram page.
Christopher Luxon teasing 'surprise' retirement village policy
The National leader says the policy could surprise some people.
Editorial: Election campaign will be a contrast of ideologies and also strategies
OPINION: Is Labour planning a final surge and is that leaving it too late to pull away?
Hipkins claims Luxon 'hates' NZ in debate on Chris Penk sacking
Other MPs have denied being involved in the leadership challenge.
Revealed: Paul Goldsmith hints at why he can't stand in Chris Penk's seat
Goldsmith revealed the reason in Parliament today.
Flight club: The six days Luxon flew NZDF while also attending National fundraisers
The National leader has come under fire for his use of Defence Force planes.
‘More hysterical by the day’: Hipkins fires back at Nats, rules out two taxes
Chris Hipkins has ruled out the taxes.
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'I didn't challenge the Prime Minister for leadership': Stanford speaks to the media
National minister Erica Stanford took questions from the media at Wellington Airport today. Video / NZ Herald
Stanford denies role in Penk's leadership challenge, backs Luxon '100%'
Christopher Luxon survived a confidence vote on Wednesday after a leadership challenge.
How compulsory KiwiSaver could lead to an Opportunity-National deal
OPINION: New Zealand needs less political drama and more serious policy debate.
Goldsmith rules out Penk's seat and commits to Epsom
Paul Goldsmith is at risk of not returning to Parliament on the National Party list.
'All bets are off': Will Luxon back down on Opportunity rule out? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan on what Opportunity's polling means for National and Luxon surviving another leadership challenge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Luxon survives the coup — but is National’s civil war over?
Katie Bradford joins The Front Page from Wellington Airport after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds emergency caucus meeting about his future as PM.
If voters cannot stop KiwiSaver compulsion, they should demand a fairer deal
OPINION: National's support means compulsory KiwiSaver is likely to happen.
'Big mistake': National Party Member Liam Hehir on Luxon's leadership challenge | Herald NOW
Political Commentator and National Party Member Liam Hehir. Video / Herald NOW
Who will call the confidence vote that could roll Luxon? | Herald NOW
Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford reports from Parliament while National MP's attend an urgent caucus meeting. Video / Herald NOW
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.
Erica Stanford refuses to say she has confidence in the Prime Minister
Erica Stanford refuses to say she has confidence in the Prime Minister as she arrives at Wellington Airport.
'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.
Carmel Sepuloni: ‘Clearly something is happening’
Carmel Sepuloni responds to Christopher Luxon after he calls an urgent caucus meeting amid “speculation about my leadership”.
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.
Chris Bishop fronts media as Luxon leadership speculation swirls
Chris Bishop faces questions about future of Christopher Luxon as National party leader. Video / NZ Herald
National MPs hit phones over Luxon's leadership after MMP surprise
The National Party has been gripped by another round of discontent and speculation.
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.
National wants Labour to start breaking some promises
OPINION: National has had to kill some darlings – it wants Labour to do the same.