Judith Collins

Judith Collins

New Zealand New ZealandpoliticianFemaleb. 19595.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Judith Collins is a prominent New Zealand politician and former leader of the National Party, known for her strong stance on law and order as well as her work in various ministerial roles. During her tenure as Minister of Science and Innovation, she initiated the restructuring of New Zealand's Crown Research Institutes, which has faced criticism for its impact on the science workforce.

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Judith Collins was the leader of the National Party when Andrew Bayly was briefly ranked third within the party.

Former National minister Andrew Bayly to leave Parliament, says he decided not to seek list position
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
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Judith Collins was the leader of the National Party before Christopher Luxon and faced a motion of no confidence.

Election 2026 analysis: Inside the day the question of Christopher Luxon’s resignation moved away from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
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Judith Collins is the Minister of Defence who discussed the deployment of Defence Force aircraft.

Iran war: Emirates gives update on Dubai flights to Auckland, Christchurch
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
6.0

Judith Collins mentioned the Defence Force's capacity to transport civilians safely amid the conflict.

Wealthy Kiwis offer private jets to evacuate NZ citizens from Middle East amid Iran conflict, Winston Peters says
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
6.0
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Winston Peters

Judith Collins was mentioned as a former leader of the National Party.

Luxon’s leadership is now a problem for the whole country – Matthew Hooton
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
5.0

Defence Minister Judith Collins said the location would be selected 'taking safety and other practical factors' into account.

US, Israel attacks on Iran: New Zealand family in Kuwait wait to hear if they can return home
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
6.0

Judith Collins responded to the Army's bicultural plan and sought further information from Army leadership.

Winston Peters and David Seymour upset over Army’s bicultural plan – and how Judith Collins responded
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
5.0

Public Service Minister Judith Collins’ office shared a report on indicative options to respond to the IPCA report.

Jevon McSkimming documents: Emails, texts show how the Beehive responded to ‘grim’ report
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
5.0

Attorney-General Judith Collins expressed disappointment over the reported conduct of the judges.

Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken questioned about alcohol consumption on night of Northern Club fracas
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
3.0

Space Minister Judith Collins has lifted the number of permitted rocket launches from 100 to 1000 per year.

300GB of data stolen: Napier law firm Langley Twigg gains injunction as hacker appears to offer files online – Tech Insider
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
8.0

Judith Collins MP visited Shed 10 on day one to declare the event officially open.

Government Backs New Zealand Fashion Week 2026 With Events Boost Fund
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
7.0

Judith Collins has announced her departure in 2026.

Speaker Adrian Rurawhe’s valedictory speech: From Rātana Pā to Parliament
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
6.0

Judith Collins has supported increased investment in New Zealand's Defence Capability Plan.

Why Christopher Luxon is betting on the Indo-Pacific over Trump’s Gaza offer – Fran O’Sullivan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
6.0

Judith Collins is a former minister in New Zealand politics known for her tough image and the nickname 'Crusher'.

Judith ‘Crusher’ Collins to exit the Beehive – The Front Page
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
7.0

Attorney-General Judith Collins announced an inquiry into the case to investigate the welfare of the Phillips children.

Tom Phillips suppression: Media granted judicial review, but secrecy remains
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
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Judith Collins joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss her retirement.

Judith Collins joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss her retirement
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
5.0

Judith Collins announced her retirement from politics and expressed interest in the Law Commission presidency.

India FTA fight: Trouble brewing in coalition as Winston Peters pushes his advantage – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
6.0

Judith Collins earned the nickname 'Crusher' due to her policy of crushing cars seized from criminals.

Judith Collins retirement: Sir John Key calls her the ‘Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
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Sir John Key

Judith Collins has had a long and controversial career in New Zealand politics, serving in various leadership roles and as a prominent member of the National Party.

Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith Collins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
6.0

Judith Collins was the then-National leader who unveiled the housing accord.

U-turn season starts with housing intensification - Matthew Hooton
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
5.0

Defence Minister Judith Collins told the Herald she had been 'made aware of an alleged incident'.

Court told ‘agitated’ soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs had travelled to Palmerston North before handing himself in
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
5.0

Attorney-General Judith Collins announced a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Tom Phillips' children.

Police used 28 motion-activated cameras during Tom Phillips manhunt
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
6.0

Judith Collins was one of the leaders changed by the National Party in a short time.

Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce Cotterill
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
5.0

Attorney-General Judith Collins has expressed concerns about the safety of senior judges.

Listener special: How the global rise of radical conservatism is influencing politics in Aotearoa
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-03
5.0

Attorney-General Judith Collins said it would reflect the 'significant public interest' in the case.

Tom Phillips case: Suppression continues as media fights to lift court restrictions
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-01
7.0

Judith Collins is the Attorney-General discussing the inquiry into children's welfare.

Attorney-General Judith Collins says Tom Phillips inquiry will focus on children’s welfare
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-27
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New Zealand Minister for Defense Judith Collins said the transit was conducted in accordance with international law.

NZ says it sailed its largest navy ship through Taiwan Strait
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-27
7.0

After Luxon’s two $7m homes and Judith Collins’ $4.425m house, it is the fourth most valuable house owned by an MP.

MP property rich list: Our MPs have stakes in a combined $379 million of property - who owns the most?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
6.0

Attorney-General and Public Service Minister Judith Collins said was being taken 'very seriously'.

Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle went with Tania Kura on Jevon McSkimming welfare check
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
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