Bill English
National's next step
Bill English has announced he will step down as leader of the National party and will be retiring from politics, after 27 years in parliament. The question now is who will succeed him. Audio
'Very few serve for so long at such a high level' - Ardern
Politicians across the spectrum have paid their respects to Bill English after he announced his plans to resign as leader of the opposition today.
National MPs loyal to English, Bennett leadership
As National heads into the second and final day of its caucus retreat, its MPs appear united. Last week, there was a burst of leadership speculation, with reports some were unhappy with the deputy… Audio
National Party sticks to current leadership
National leader Bill English says he's "not surprised" his MPs have rallied behind him at the party's annual caucus retreat, insisting questions of his support are "not an issue".
National MPs head for Tauranga retreat
National MPs are heading into a two day caucus retreat this morning and Bill English has said neither he nor deputy Paula Bennett's jobs are on the line. The getaway in Tauranga is the party's first… Audio
Markets dive: 'Watch US interest rates' - Bill English
A wild day on US stock markets has caused ripples around the world as the panic spreads. The Dow Jones suffered its biggest ever daily points fall when the week began and world markets have followed… Audio
National Party Leader Bill English
Leader of the National party Bill English is at Te Rau Aroha marae in Bluff to celebrate Waitangi Day. He speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes about his decision to not got to Waitangi for commemorations and… Audio
English remains confident of leadership
National Party leader Bill English says he'd be very surprised if any of his MPs raised concerns about the leadership at the party's caucus retreat next week.
National's leadership rumours overshadow leader's speech
It was supposed to be Bill English's moment to describe the State of the Nation, but instead his speech was overshadowed by speculation about the state of his leadership. Audio
Bill English says leadership speculation 'gossip'
The National Party leader says leadership speculation was just gossip and he has the confidence of his caucus.
Frank conversations on National's leaders
Power Play - National's discussions on leadership come amid a sense of aggrieved disbelief the party failed to form a government in coalition negotiations, writes Jane Patterson.
Bill English's National leadership questioned
Speculation is mounting about the future of the Opposition leader Bill English and his deputy Paula Bennett. We are hearing about stirrings in the caucus about their leadership team particularly Ms… Audio
Speculation mounts over National leadership
Speculation is mounting about the future of Bill English as National leader. As the Opposition seeks to regroup in the wake of the election loss questions are also being raised about deputy leader… Audio
Child poverty bill must be 'more than symbolism' - English
The government will spell out the details of its child poverty reduction law on Tuesday. Lowering the number of children living in poverty - and setting targets to achieve this - was one of Jacinda… Audio
Tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā
It was a tale of two powhiri at Rātana Pā as Government and opposition MPs turned up to take part in the annual celebrations on Wednesday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was surrounded by fans… Audio
Bill English returns to Ratana a week after te reo remarks
While the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be spending five days at Waitangi commemorations this year, Opposition leader Bill English will once again stay away altogether. However, Mr English will… Audio
Live: Opposition leader Bill English
The National Party leader Bill English says the government's plan to set up an inquiry into the abuse of children in state care may detract from work needed in the sector. Audio
'I don't think anyone would've bet on that' - Ardern's 2017 rise
At the beginning of the year Jacinda Ardern would not have put money on becoming Prime Minister. But, against the odds, by October she was. In this second report on the political year Brent Edwards… Audio
Merry Christmas from National leader Bill English
Holiday greetings from the leader of the National Party, Bill English. Audio