Gone at lunchtime: disgraced National MP Hamish Walker resigns from politics
Election 2020

Gone at lunchtime: disgraced National MP Hamish Walker resigns from politics

The National Party has had its second MP for Clutha-Southland in a row withdraw their candidacy ahead of a general election, following the decision by the sitting MP, Hamish Walker, not to contest the Sept. 19 vote. His decision was conveyed ahead of a meeting this afternoon o...

Pattrick Smellie 08 Jul 2020
PATTRICK SMELLIE: Does Hamish Walker understand what's happening here?
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: PATTRICK SMELLIE: Does Hamish Walker understand what's happening here?

What is the government's current greatest political Achilles heel going into this election?

Pattrick Smellie 08 Jul 2020
ELECTION 2020: National MP under pressure to resign after 'dirty politics' disclosures
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ELECTION 2020: National MP under pressure to resign after 'dirty politics' disclosures

National's Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker is under intense pressure to resign as a candidate for the National Party.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Jul 2020
Peace breaking out in Metlifecare stoush?
Markets

Peace breaking out in Metlifecare stoush?

The Metlifecare takeover by Swedish investor EQT appears to be back on track, but at $6 rather than $7 a share, in a move that could avoid a costly, prolonged legal battle.

Pattrick Smellie 06 Jul 2020