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NZ must make serious effort to help Solomon Island

Monday, 9 June 2003, 9:24 am | New Zealand National Party

New Zealand must show that it is serious about helping the Solomon Islands and make a more substantial effort this time to help, says National's Foreign Affairs spokesperson Dr Wayne Mapp. More >>

Govt botches TVNZ restructuring

Friday, 6 June 2003, 4:54 pm | New Zealand National Party

The National Party says the Government has made a complete hash of its attempts to split up TVNZ. More >>

Govt rail deal puts more taxpayer money at risk

Friday, 6 June 2003, 4:47 pm | New Zealand National Party

The National Party is accusing Labour of taking another huge gamble using taxpayer money, after the Government unveiled a proposal to buy the tracks and associated property off Tranz Rail. More >>

Govt reduces naval capability

Friday, 6 June 2003, 10:19 am | New Zealand National Party

The National Party is accusing the Government of cutting corners with contracts to build new vessels for the Navy. More >>

Veterans to be heard

Friday, 6 June 2003, 10:11 am | New Zealand National Party

The National Party MP responsible for winning a select committee inquiry into the use of Agent Orange on Kiwi soldiers in Vietnam says veterans and their families can now rest easy in the knowledge that they will be heard. More >>

MP shocked by threat from Solicitor-General

Thursday, 5 June 2003, 4:29 pm | New Zealand National Party

Nelson MP Nick Smith says he is shocked and surprised at a letter from the Solicitor-General which raises the possibility of prosecution for contempt of court. More >>

Solicitor-Gen's threat to prosecute MP questioned

Thursday, 5 June 2003, 4:28 pm | New Zealand National Party

National Leader Bill English today confirmed that National MP Nick Smith had received a letter from the Solicitor General threatening possible contempt proceedings in relation to a Family Court case. More >>

Maori need more clarity from Government

Wednesday, 4 June 2003, 3:42 pm | New Zealand National Party

The National Party is welcoming the Government's latest apology to Maori, and pleased that Margaret Wilson has finished off the hard work started by Sir Douglas Graham. More >>

Is this a repeat of Ryder?

Wednesday, 4 June 2003, 1:08 pm | New Zealand National Party

National wants to know just what action the Justice Minister had taken over the Palmerston North paedophile case - before it hit the headlines this week. More >>

Gap between work and welfare set to shrink

Wednesday, 4 June 2003, 1:04 pm | New Zealand National Party

All Kiwis should be deeply concerned by the Government's plan to erode the income gap between work and welfare still further, according to National Party Welfare spokesperson Katherine Rich. More >>

Another promise broken over 'one-off' petrol tax

Wednesday, 4 June 2003, 11:58 am | New Zealand National Party

The Government's now racking up an impressive record of broken promises as yet another pledge to the public is discarded says National Party Transport spokesman Roger Sowry. More >>

Should NZ taxpayers fund Aussie investment?

Wednesday, 4 June 2003, 11:57 am | New Zealand National Party

The National Party's appalled by fresh suggestions that state-owned Meridian Energy is looking at a multi-million dollar expansion into Australian wind farms. More >>

Clark outflanks Wilson on new Court debate

Wednesday, 4 June 2003, 11:56 am | New Zealand National Party

The Prime Minister's call for senior Court of Appeal judges to form the proposed Supreme Court kneecaps the Attorney General's plan for an advisory group to recommend appointments, says National's Justice spokesman Richard Worth. More >>

Goff must do more about convicted paedophile

Tuesday, 3 June 2003, 11:25 am | New Zealand National Party

The National Party says the Justice Minister's not doing enough to prevent any future reoffending by a convicted paedophile who's about to be released into the Palmerston North community. More >>

Beehive staff list grows as Labour's luck runs out

Tuesday, 3 June 2003, 8:41 am | New Zealand National Party

"And it would appear there's more cronyism than ever, according to the Government's latest phone list," says National Party Deputy Leader Roger Sowry. More >>

Govt pursues bewildering foreign policy

Friday, 30 May 2003, 4:47 pm | New Zealand National Party

Foreign Minister Phil Goff should be focussing on issues in his own back yard rather than holding hands with Yasser Arafat, according to National Party Foreign Affairs spokesman Dr Wayne Mapp. More >>

National's call for more police picked up

Friday, 30 May 2003, 1:58 pm | New Zealand National Party

National has been saying for three years that more frontline police are needed to tackle spiralling crime, particularly in Greater Auckland, says National's Police spokesman, Tony Ryall. "New Zealand First's statement today reflects the frustration ... More >>