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The Latest Breaking News from Simon Bridges

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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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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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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Opposition promises are entrancing New Zealanders as Jacinda Ardern’s star fades

A dramatic collapse in Labour’s poll ratings comes as National under Christopher Luxon soars

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NZ opposition leader popular but battling

New Zealand's alternative prime minister Chris Luxon has battled his way through a series of interviews on tax policy, Maori health and diversity in his party.

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The stakes at Tauranga are very high for National and Labour

The by-election will be like a mini-general election. National need to win and create positive momentum, while Labour needs to hold its vote to avoid being on the back foot, writes Peter Dunne

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Yesterdaze: Fresh out of wherewithal

James Elliott employs some compound nouns to join speculation about this week's Covid spinnouncement - and asks if Luxonaroll or a wobble.

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Simon Bridges bows out after fighting back to the top

Political editor @jo_moir looks at who will fill Simon Bridges' shoes in both finance, and his hometown of Tauranga.

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Simon Bridges to retire from politics

Former National Party leader Simon Bridges has announced he is retiring from politics and will leave Parliament in the coming weeks.

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