Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges defends gang proposals
Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has revealed a raft of suggestions from the National Party to crack down on crime, with a special focus on gangs.
The discussion document released yesterday… Audio
National Party's law and order plan dismissed as from 18th century
National's proposals to crack down on criminals are being dismissed as a leap back to 18th century ideas of punishment.
Critics say at risk groups will be further marginalised but advocates for… Audio
Waitaha River hydro-power scheme continues to divide
Westland remains divided over a hydro-power scheme on the Waitaha River that was vetoed by the Environment Minister in August.
Oppostion leader Simon Bridges has stepped in with a promise to give the… Audio
A metaphysical Question Time – annotated
Some days Parliament’s Question Time passes without incident. Some days less so. Last week was a smorgasbord of angst and fracas. We annotate a metaphysical exchange. Audio
A metaphysical Question Time – annotated
Some days Parliament’s Question Time passes without incident. Some days less so. Last week was a smorgasbord of angst and fracas. We annotate a metaphysical exchange.
AudioSimon Bridges on the New Zealand First Foundation
New Zealand First has allegedly breached electoral law.
The party has received tens of thousands of dollars in loans from the New Zealand First Foundation. Loans are not subject to the same… Audio
Simon Bridges criticises proposed education overhaul
The government has unveiled a major overhaul of the school system, including taking away schools' powers to set their own enrolment zones.
A newly formed Education Service Agency will take on the… Audio
Mutually exclusive truths: the statistics of Question Time
Statistics are MPs favourite weapons. Question time is heavy with mutually exclusive numbers - which are usually all true. Audio
Mutually exclusive truths: the statistics of Question Time
Statistics are MPs favourite weapons. Question time is heavy with mutually exclusive numbers - which are usually all true.
AudioBridges defends new recruit Christopher Luxon
It was only day one, and already the National Party's newest addition was making news.
On Monday night, Christopher Luxon was selected as National's candidate for the Botany electorate.
And by early… Audio
National's gang policy will win votes - commentator
The National Party released its social services discussion document, floating a series of "hard-line" policies on welfare, on Wednesday.
Ideas include blocking gang members and their associates from… Audio
Simon Bridges: "no jab, no pay" Policy
The Opposition has reignited the debate over "no jab, no pay" - with National's leader Simon Bridges throwing his support behind such a policy. The party yesterday issued a discussion document on… Audio
Removing benefits could encourage crime - Black Power
The National Party says it will strip gang members of benefits unless they prove they don't have any illegal income or assets.
The party will release a new discussion document today about its… Audio
National wants tougher tests for gang members on benefits
The National party says it will block gang members and their associates from the dole if they can't prove they don't have illegal income or assets.
The party will release a new discussion document… Audio
The week in questions: heavy on light rail
Newsrooms have a news value to determine how stories are weighted. In parliament stories are weighted differently and this week the weight was on light rail. Audio
The week in questions: heavy on light rail
Newsrooms have a news value to determine how stories are weighted. In parliament stories are weighted differently and this week the weight was on light rail.
Audio"Does she stand...?" Scenes from a Question Time
Question Time is Parliament is the loudest free show in town. And it can be quite the spectacle. We caught the action of one typical Question Time on camera.
"Does she stand...?" Scenes from a Question Time
Question Time is Parliament is the loudest free show in town. And it can be quite the spectacle. We caught the action of one typical Question Time on camera.
AudioWar of words continues over returning foreign fighters legislation
The government is accusing National of reneging on its word over new laws to monitor fighters returning from overseas. The bill's been delayed as Justice Minister Andrew Little works to get enough… Audio
One question five ways: National's repetitive tactic
National MPs asked the Prime Minister the same question five times on Wednesday. Here's how it happened in the House. Audio
