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Party presidents: The power behind the politics

Political party presidents tend to stay out of the spotlight - but just how influential is their role?

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Sam Uffindell was lucky to avoid NZ’s criminal justice system as a schoolboy – but it was the right outcome

However you look at it, the National Party has selected someone who once committed an act of criminal violence to represent the Tauranga electorate in parliament.

The Conversation

Money, sex and power – National at war

It started with a dispute over a loss of power, and money, and ended with allegations of persistent sexual misconduct: the spectacular fallout between two key National figures is laid bare

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New Zealand MP stood down after fresh bullying claims from female former flatmate

National party to launch independent investigation into Sam Uffindell, who has denied fresh allegations of intimidating behaviour

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Uffindell affair sparks more questions about National judgment

The National Party has yet more questions to answer about its failures in candidate vetting and disclosure.

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Nationals MP Vince Catania hands in resignation for WA seat of North West Central

Nationals MP Vince Catania's departure in the seat of North West Central officially triggers the process of holding a by-election — leaving both sides of the Liberal-National Alliance to compete for votes.

ABC News

Punitive measures won't help our young people

National's policy to help young people into meaningful employment has merit, but sanctions and punitive frameworks are not the answer, writes Aaron Hendry

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Jami-Lee: 'I got f***ed over big time'

One thousand, three hundred and ninety two days since his explosive public expose on donations to the National Party, evidence from ex MP Jami-Lee Ross is finally aired in court.

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National back to basics, but Luxon questions remain

National's new leader reached for tried conservative policy at a conference low on thrills but rich with talk of unity and discipline.

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Mahuta and Brownlee both urge Taiwan de-escalation

Labour and National on same page over Taiwan tensions, as John Key hits out at US politician Nancy Pelosi over her 'reckless' visit.

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Luxon seeks to move past National's mistakes

The opening day of National's AGM was as much about shaking off unpleasantness as looking ahead.

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This week's best-selling books

The week's biggest-selling New Zealand books, as recorded by the Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list and described by Steve Braunias

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Luxon's first test before party faithful after recent stumbles

While National's leader has brought stability and big-money donors back, he still faces pressure to show he is up to the job.

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Donations trial eavesdrops on WeChat deals

The High Court trial of seven people for concealing political donations hears WeChat deals and disputes over what Labour knew about a wealthy Chinese donor.

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ICAC finding puts MPs on notice over misuse of public money

A new ICAC report could put paid to a belief popular among some MPs that using public money for political purposes is normal practice.

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The Green Party's philosophical tug-of-war

Are the Greens better off as activists and agitators? Or is there strength in softening to the centre?

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Political coroner finds Coalition deeply and brazenly corrupt

The latest chapter of the coroner’s report unsurprisingly finds the Coalition government was a particularly diseased body when it was put down on May 21.

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SFO reveals more covert recordings of Ross and Bridges

The MP who first complained to police about secret, broken-up political donations finds himself finally on trial in the High Court, and the SFO has more covert tape recordings

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Big political names drawn into donations trial

The Crown outlines its case against six men and a woman charged with deceit in concealing donations to the Labour and National parties, and lines up big names to give evidence.

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Govt hires for income insurance scheme despite timing concerns

A hiring spree for senior employees to oversee a social unemployment scheme comes despite an ongoing wait for Cabinet approval.

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National’s plan for New Zealand’s inflation crisis is merely tax cuts for the wealthy

Under Chris Luxon’s leadership, the best idea the National party can summon is welfare for the wealthiest New Zealanders

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Partner work visas on the chopping block

Plans to axe partner work visas at the end of the year could see migrants working under the table or stuck in abusive situations due to financial dependence.

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It's looking as if neither Labour nor National wants to win in 2023

Labour's indifferent record of achievement would usually see it trailing far behind, yet it is still in a competitive position. But neither party is yet showing any passion, says Peter Dunne

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Maskless Ardern photo draws COVID critics

Jacinda Ardern says she will be more circumspect on when to take off her mask for photos after drawing criticism for a picture with Youth Parliament.

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National's autopsy report

Steve Braunias reviews a post-mortem of the National Party

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