The Detail - The new National Party leader has an 18-year political career dotted with controversy, combat, and quick quips. Read...

The World War II veteran raised a record sum for the National Health Service by painstakingly completing 100 laps of his garden. Read...

The National Party is set to be rocked by another high-profile resignation today with former deputy leader and Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye expected to announce her departure from politics.She has already been selected for her... Read...

Love her or hate her: Judith Collins has more political history than most. And former allies who remember her early days say it`s no surprise she`s on top. Read...

Opinion - New Zealanders are up for a battle royale between Judith Collins and Jacinda Ardern in the lead up to the 2020 elections - unless, of course, National refuses to correct course, Sandeep Singh writes. Read...

Newly-elected National leader farewelled Minnie Collins, who lived for nearly 18 years. Read...

Less than 24 hours after Judith Collins was announced as the new National Party leader, she is mourning the loss of her dear cat Minnie.Taking to Twitter this evening, Collins shared the heartbreaking news with friends, family and... Read...

On the podcast this week: Dr Oliver Hartwich, CEO of the New Zealand Initiative, guests for a wide ranging discussion. We cover much that is important to New Zealand.Michael Bassett discusses the changing guard at National. He... Read...

Michael Woodhouse says he is disappointed of losing his health portfolio but respected his new leader`s decision.Woodhouse was stripped of the health portfolio by new National Party leader Judith Collins 15 hours into her job.The... Read...

Judith Collins emerged from last night`s National Party emergency caucus meeting as the victor, taking over the mantle of leadership with just 66 days to go until the election. Read...