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Newshub can reveal National MP Todd Muller stood down after admitting to badmouthing his colleague Harete Hipango to a journalist – and being quoted. The former National leader announced on Wednesday he would be retiring at the 2023 election after apologising for his actions to his caucus. Muller has decided he’ll move on from Parliament – but not just yet. National leader Judith Collins said he’s “committed to be the MP and he wants to finish his term”. There are two interesting is...

Nationals two-year ticking time bomb Newsroom 5 hrs ago © Provided by Newsroom Editors note: The opinions in this article are the authors, as published by our content partner, and do not represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. On Tuesday morning the Government was under pressure over its dismal attention to a growing mental health crisis. By 10pm the National Party was having its own crisis, booting one of its former leaders out of caucus. There are many questions remaining as to why the N...

After challenging Todd Muller over an anonymous quote, National Party leader says she has 'set the rules' for her MPs.

Live updates Welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates for June 16, bringing you the latest news updated throughout the day. Get in touch at stewart@thespinoff.co.nz 3.10pm: Helicopter that injured wedding group suffered engine failure – report A helicopter that crashed on Saturday, critically injuring a wedding party, suffered a total engine failure. According to the Herald, the helicopter company involved said the engine lost power shortly after take-off. “Put simply the engine had stopped,...

She'll pick up a seat in Parliament and a six-figure salary thanks to Smith's shock retirement.

There are allegations Collins told the retiring MP a story about him was about to break which would end his career - but there was no story.

Hipango ready to be voice for indigenous rights 02 Jun 2021 08:45 AM Photo: Harete Hipango Facebook. National’s next MP says she’s looking forward to being a strong Maori voice in caucus. Harete Hipango is returning to parliament thanks to the resignation of Nick Smith. The former Whanganui MP says she’s been watching from afar leader Judith Collins; attempts to whip up concern about He Puapua, the independent advisory group report on how New Zealand should respond to the United...

It's the third day of scandal for the National Party.

Harete Hipango was the highest-ranked list candidate who did not enter Parliament after the 2020 election.

National Party deputy leader Shane Reti says Nick Smith will be missed from parliament after 30 years of fine achievements.