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Speaker of the House seeks advice on Jami-Lee Ross situation
Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 9:33 am | RNZ
Parliament is holding its collective breath to see what's going to happen as MPs return to the capital today, after one of the most tumultuous weeks in recent political history. More >>
National knew about Ross grievances for a couple of years
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 5:33 pm | RNZ
The National Party has known for a couple of years about grievances regarding Jami-Lee Ross' conduct, and got one complainant to sign a confidentiality agreement, sources have told Checkpoint. More >>
DOC staff killed in helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 3:49 pm | RNZ
Department of Conservation (DOC) staff were on board a helicopter that crashed near Wanaka this morning. More >>
National bombshell allegations make headlines across world
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 12:33 pm | RNZ
The National Party furore has sent New Zealand media into a frenzy, but there's also been a strong reaction from media across the world. More >>
Four women accuse Jami-Lee Ross of harassment, bullying
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 11:42 am | RNZ
MP Jami-Lee Ross has manipulated and intimidated those around him - including women he was in a relationship with, according to accusations reported on news website Newsroom . More >>
Conversation between Jami-Lee Ross, Simon Bridges released
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 5:05 pm | RNZ
Jami-Lee Ross has released the audio of a phone conversation between himself and Simon Bridges, during which they talk about which MPs they need to get rid of. More >>
Jami-Lee Ross says police will be investigating complaint
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 3:47 pm | RNZ
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has emerged from the Victoria Street police station in Wellington after filing a complaint on leader Simon Bridges. More >>
Don Brash speaks at Massey University after controversy
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 12:22 pm | RNZ
Former National Party leader Don Brash has spoken at Massey University today, after his first planned appearance was cancelled. More >>
Serial rapist should get substantial sentence - ex-detective
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 11:14 am | RNZ
The detective who led the original investigation into serial rapist Stewart Murray Wilson says the 71-year-old should get a substantial sentence for his latest convictions. More >>
Bridges did talk to donation claim businessman - Bennett
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 10:39 am | RNZ
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett says Simon Bridges did talk with Chinese businessman Zhang Yikun, but is unsure whether they talked about a donation. More >>
Ross tweets photos of meeting at centre of allegations
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 4:55 pm | RNZ
Jami-Lee Ross has added fuel to the fire, tweeting photos of a fundraiser attended by Simon Bridges and a businessman, where he alleges a $100,000 donation to the party was offered. More >>
Video: Ross is 'lying, leaking and lashing out' - Bridges
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 1:34 pm | RNZ
National leader Simon Bridges says Jami-Lee Ross's allegations he broke electoral law are "baseless" and "entirely false". More >>
Watch: Jami-Lee Ross plans by-election, police complaint
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 11:33 am | RNZ
National MP Jami-Lee Ross is to resign his seat and step down from the National Party, and will stand as an independent in any by-election for his Botany seat. More >>
Watch: Jami-Lee Ross identified as National Party leaker
Monday, 15 October 2018, 1:43 pm | RNZ
Jami-Lee Ross has been identified as the National Party leaker after the party's inquiry into the leak, but the MP is denying he was responsible. More >>
Bridges amended electoral donation return, insider claims
Monday, 15 October 2018, 1:38 pm | RNZ
A National Party insider has told RNZ News that Simon Bridges amended his personal electoral donation return to remove two donations totalling $24,000. More >>
Activists fined for Lorde concert raise $12k for charity
Monday, 15 October 2018, 11:41 am | RNZ
New Zealand activists being fined in Israel for urging pop singer Lorde to cancel her concert have raised more than $12,000 for a Palestinian charity. More >>
Russell McVeagh partner resigns after investigation
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 4:31 pm | RNZ
A partner at law firm Russell McVeagh has resigned following an independent investigation into complaints of inappropriate behaviour while drinking. More >>
Businesses to get $100m ACC refund
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 4:06 pm | RNZ
ACC is to refund about $100 million to businesses for overpayments of levies going back as far as 16 years. More >>
Potato virus: More farms put on suspect list
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 3:41 pm | RNZ
Eighteen farms are now on the suspect list for a new potato virus, Biosecurity New Zealand says, and testing has been widened to the North Island. More >>
Nine police staff disciplined over sexual harassment
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 3:25 pm | RNZ
Police have taken disciplinary action against nine staff for sexual harassing their work mates since 2014. More >>
