Mark Mitchell

Judith Collins has held onto the National Party leadership and has a new wingman - Dr Shane Reti.

All eyes are now turning to who will get what in Collins' shadow cabinet, which will be announced at… Audio

In this episode, Alice explores why there still isn’t universal suffrage for people in prison and why a charity single isn’t always the answer. Video

National Party MPs are defending the culture within their party, as the fall out from Andrew Falloon's disgraced exit from politics continues.

The Rangitata MP quit yesterday, following mounting… Audio

The Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is defending the decision to keep Kiwi troops in Iraq, saying New Zealand is not about to cut and run.

Tensions in the region have heightened this month since… Audio

National says the government needs to focus its efforts on eliminating ISIS from the Middle East. Due to conflict this week between Iran and the US, the Defence Force has halted training activites of… Audio

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is confident there are enough fire fighting resources in New Zealand should a large wildfire take hold right now.

So far this fire season, 179 New Zealand… Audio

On Wednesdays in Parliament MPs get to strain slightly harder at their leashes during the general debate. We caught the action from one Wednesday on camera.

Being an MP is not an easy job. Long hours, public rancour, being recognised at the supermarket, difficult grammar… sorry, what? Audio

The government will spend more than $1 billion on new aircraft, a decision Defence Minister Ron Mark says is driven by climate change and a responsibility to help our Pacific neighbours. Video, Audio

The National Party is on board with the government pulling New Zealand troops out of Iraq next year on the condition Australia and the United States also withdraw.

Up to 95 troops are currently… Audio

The National Party is cautiously supporting the government's plan to begin withdrawing New Zealand's troops from Iraq.

The Prime Minister announced on Monday that troops will be reduced over the… Audio

A food crisis, an outbreak of cholera and no shelter - three things millions of people displaced after Cyclone Idai struck Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi are dealing with. Cyclone Idai smashed into… Audio

The National Party MP Judith Collins is urging the Government to crack down on gangs with illegal firearms by giving the police greater powers to raid gang homes. Her comments come after the Waikato… Audio

Parliamentary Members' Days can be filled with interest and suspense. But not usually. Sometimes MPs have to keep themselves entertained by littering speeches with rubbish trash puns. Audio

The Defence Minister says it won't be long before there are more details of one of the biggest procurements in decades. Last year, the government announced $2.3 billion for new planes to replace the… Audio