Judith Collins has been an MP continuously since 2002, holding the title of Mother of the House as the longest-serving female member of Parliament.
Politics
Wed, Jan 28
The Cabinet minister and former National Party leader served in senior roles across multiple governments, and leader of the opposition from 2020 to 2021.
Analysis: The latest an election has been held since 2011, likely giving Christopher Luxon more time for the economy to get back on track.
Thu, Jan 22
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon last week confirmed the coalition was considering weakening housing intensification laws in Auckland.
Wed, Jan 21
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis said it's "game on" for polling day.
Christopher Luxon spoke in a state of the nation address in front of an Auckland business audience earlier today, saying there's "real cause for optimism".
Mon, Jan 19
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead.
Willis had previously run in Wellington Central and Ōhāriu.
December 22, 2025
Nicola Willis' performance as Finance Minister is under scrutiny as expectations grow for an economic recovery.
Business
December 16, 2025
The PM also says renters should negotiate with their landlords, saying he's heard stories of people taking "$50 to $100 off a week".
December 14, 2025
In contrast, Hipkins received stronger backing in his position as the Labour leader in the latest 1News Verian poll.
December 9, 2025
Radical changes are on the way for anyone doing building or planning work that requires a consent.
The latest 1News Verian poll has better news for National and Labour.
December 8, 2025
NZ First leader Winston Peters says he’ll scrap ACT’s Regulatory Standards Bill if re-elected, prompting David Seymour to accuse him of "getting ready to go with Labour".
November 24, 2025
"If we're serious about building the future, and I am, it's time to aim higher," Christopher Luxon told party faithful in Lower Hutt.
November 23, 2025
A 27-year-old Papakura man was due in the Manukau District Court today.
November 4, 2025
Space Minister Judith Collins said this week the decision to go ahead with BlackSky satellite launches was the right one.
October 24, 2025
Analysis: After Jim Bolger died yesterday aged 90, TVNZ's Chief Correspondent looks back on the former Prime Minister’s life and career.
October 16, 2025
The former National leader was Prime Minister between 1990 and 1997.
Public perceptions of the political parties and their leaders seem mired in disapproval – but that's not how everyone is reading them.
October 13, 2025
Both the major party leaders take an approval dive in the latest 1News/Verian poll.
The Prime Minister and his Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, were ranked 15th and 13th respectively in the annual Mood of the Boardroom survey.
September 24, 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to media following the opening of a major airfield expansion at Auckland Airport.
A group of Christian clergy prayed at electorate offices in Auckland and Wellington, demanding a timeline for proposed sanctions against Israel.
September 15, 2025
The pair are speaking as the Reserve Bank asks for feedback on a review into capital requirements for deposit takers.
August 25, 2025
