National lays down three budget 'rules', challenges Labour to match

National lays down three budget 'rules', challenges Labour to match

"If the Crown's own books aren't in order, the whole country stays exposed and vulnerable to major shocks here at home and abroad."

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Simeon Brown said voters had a stark choice at November's election.

Here's why National's campaign chair argues Luxon's an 'absolute asset'

Simeon Brown stood behind his leader after a rocky fortnight for the PM.

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National Party leader adamant a proposed four-year parliamentary should include a review of our electoral system. 

Opinion: Coalitions are hard. Luxon's MMP referendum isn't the answer

The prime minister has committed to offering voters the chance to revisit their electoral system. Again.

Sun, Aug 9

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David Seymour, Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty/1News)

Time's running out: What's left on the Govt's to-do list?

What's on Parliament's agenda for the final few weeks of this electoral term.

Sun, Aug 9

National leader Christopher Luxon and deputy leader Nicola Willis announced the list for the 2026 General Election this afternoon.

National reveals election line-up: Which MPs were thrown a list lifeline?

The party released its full line-up of election candidates on Saturday afternoon.

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On these numbers Prime Minister Christopher Luxon would still have the numbers to form a government, though the margin has slimmed.

Labour slides as coalition clings to power, Opportunity breaks 5% - poll

On these numbers Prime Minister Christopher Luxon would still have the numbers to form a government, though the margin has slimmed.

Fri, Aug 7

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at a National public meeting in Auckland's Mount Roskill.

Luxon holds firm on MMP referendum call despite cross-party criticism

The proposal has sparked criticism from across Parliament, with a constitutional expert arguing it has "zero" chance of becoming reality.

Fri, Aug 7

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ACT candidate Paul Henry recalls his embarrassing encounter with the late Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh on the Blenheim leg of his speaking tour.

ACT candidate Paul Henry tells electorate to vote for a National MP

"I would love it for Tom to win. I would absolutely love it. I would love people to give two votes to ACT. The reality is, it is very unlikely."

Wed, Aug 5

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon flanked by Rotorua MP Todd McClay, Tauranga MP Sam uffinde, and Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford.

'Yes, I do': Luxon asked if he thinks Peters' remarks were racist

The Prime Minister says the NZ First leader's comments caused "huge offence" to the Chinese-Kiwi community but he won't be sacking him as Foreign Minister.

Fri, Jul 31

NZ First leader Winston Peters.

Call for Peters to be sacked as Foreign Minister over 'racist' remark

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the comments as "attention-seeking" rather than firing his Foreign Minister.

Thu, Jul 30

Long-range, one-way strike drones.

Govt eyes long-range strike drones, seeks Kiwi-made solutions

Defence Minister Chris Penk says the Government wants New Zealand industry to help build the human-operated drones.

Wed, Jul 29

'Haphazard' or 'no surprise'? Luxon's Opportunity rule-out under scrutiny

'Haphazard' or 'no surprise'? Luxon's Opportunity rule-out under scrutiny

The Prime Minister was pressed by reporters on the issue today at Parliament.

Tue, Jul 28

An early artist impression of Datagrid's data centre in Makarewa, north of Invercargill.

Govt wants 'common-sense' rules around big data centres – PM

Greens call for a one-year moratorium on consents for new "AI data centres", which have been divisive in communities locally and abroad.

Mon, Jul 27

Christopher Luxon (left) and Qiulae Wong (right).

Luxon appears to rule out National working with Opportunity Party

"Well, I'm just saying to you, they want to increase taxes," he told media.

Mon, Jul 27

National have announced a gradual increase of paid parental leave.

National pledges to extend parental leave to 30 weeks if re-elected

The party is also proposing to revive a policy that allows parents to take some or all of their leave at the same time.

Sun, Jul 26

Stuart Nash's text message to Chris Finlayson

Stuart Nash has 'made his view on women very clear' - Nimon

National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.

Thu, Jul 23

Text message (left) and Stuart Nash (right, file).

Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate after 'sexist' text

The former NZ First candidate was "channelling the manosphere," says Christopher Luxon in response to Nash's remarks about an MP's maternity leave.

Wed, Jul 22

Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith made the announcement today.

National promises stricter rules on sexual consent

Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says there must be a "yes" rather than the absence of a "no".

Sun, Jul 19

New Zealand First members at the party's conference in Auckland, July 2026.

National defectors on why they are backing NZ First

"Demographic engineering", "globalist governments" and doctors pushing for regular mammograms are among the concerns at the party's conference.

Sat, Jul 18

National's spokesperson for building and construction, Chris Penk.

National pledges to take some building consents off councils

The policy would only take effect if National forms the next government.

Wed, Jul 15

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. File photo.

Hipkins anticipates 'close' election as National takes another poll hit

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has reacted to a new poll, which has National again dropping into the 20s.

Tue, Jul 14

Labour energy spokesperson Megan Woods and leader Chris Hipkins at a solar power policy announcement in Auckland.

Labour wants solar 'for all' with $160m policy aimed at power bills

The SolarSaver package, announced today, would cost $160 million over four years, which the party says it will fund by repurposing the coalition's gas security fund.

Wed, Jul 8

All Australians aged under 16 were officially banned from holding accounts on social media on Wednesday.

Luxon denies any plans to restrict VPNs in under-16 media ban

Both the Greens and ACT have criticised the suggestion of virtual private networks (VPN) restrictions.

Tue, Jul 7

China launched the missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific, according to state media.

NZ political parties join forces over China's Pacific missile

Labour's Chris Hipkins has joined Government ministers in condemning the move.

Tue, Jul 7

Todd McClay (left) and Christopher Luxon (right) speaking on the Government's trade agenda in Auckland.

Govt touts rising India trade – PM condemns anti-immigrant rhetoric

The trade drumbeat comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Auckland on Friday - the first official visit by an Indian leader in 40 years.

Mon, Jul 6