National promises stricter rules on sexual consent

National is promising to modernise laws on sexual consent, saying there must be consent before sex every time, rather than assuming it has been given.

The party says if it is re-elected, it will ensure that consent is actively given, meaning there must be a "yes" rather than the absence of a "no".

Both Labour and Greens have called out the National party for walking away from cross party support on the issue.

The Labour Party agree the government should crack on with tightening consent laws, by supporting a member's bill Labour has already drafted.

Greens co leader Marama Davidson said if National is so keen on the safety of survivors, the party could make it happen straight away with support from the Greens and Labour.