National Party leader Simon Bridges said the matter raised very serious concerns.

I had good numbers but just not good enough, Mr Bridges said.

Mr Bridges said he had a good working relationship with Mr English.

Mr Bridges said nobody had come up with a perfect solution yet.

However Mr Bridges said New Zealand should get rid off Māori seats.

Mr Bridges said all New Zealanders were grieving with the families affected.

We need strong players who are predictable and certain, Mr Bridges said.

Simon Bridges put the question directly to the Prime Minister in Parliament.

Mr Bridges told Morning Report today he expected MPs to front up.

Mr Bridges knows this because he is a father of young children.

Opposition leader Simon Bridges agreed there were some questions that needed answering.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges said the incident was being treated very seriously.

He said Bridges needs Collins and Mitchell's support to stay in leadership.

Other questions are being raised about Simon Bridges' response to the case.

Mr Bridges said he would not pursue legal action against Mr Ross.

National leader Simon Bridges said Ardern needed to do more than that.