
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...

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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.

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.