Election17
National would bypass RMA to speed up construction
If re-elected, National would enact special legislation which would make it easier to build more housing and infrastructure and make it more affordable. Audio
Fact or Fiction: Do the leaders know?
Ahead of tonight's leaders' debate, RNZ's fact-checkers have cast a sceptical eye over claims already made by the two major party leaders.
'Robertson's right, Joyce is wrong'
Economics columnist Brian Fallow says Labour has reallocated some money, but there's no missing money as National claims. Video, Audio
Fact or Fiction: Do the leaders know?
Throughout the election campaign, RNZ is casting a sceptical eye over the claims made by the parties, the candidates, and the chief spinners.
Nick Smith squatting sculpture to go on the road
The five-metre sculpture of the Environment Minister squatting over a glass of water will be driven to Nelson and displayed next to Nick Smith's stand at the local farmers market. Video, Audio
Paula Bennett apologises for criminals' 'human rights' comment
Mrs Bennett has admited she blundered by saying serious criminals should have fewer human rights and has apologised to Bill English, after National's leader said her remarks were a mistake. Audio
Labour blasts National's spending criticism as 'desperate, cynical'
National says Labour has an $11.7 billion hole in its fiscal plan which would lead to significantly higher debt, but Labour says its numbers are robust and National is misleading voters. Video, Audio
James Shaw on big questions and hard decisions
Leader Profile - James Shaw expected to be campaigning as Green Party co-leader but, after Metiria Turei resigned, he's found himself flying solo.
Free trade tops exporters' election wishlist
Exporters and manufacturers have put free trade deals at the top of their election wishlist.
Bennett apologises for 'fewer human rights' gaffe
National Party deputy Paula Bennett says she has apologised to leader Bill English for saying serious criminals should have fewer human rights.
Risky game when Kiwis' rights at stake
Opinion - National's gang and drug policy, which has already caused controversy, promises both progressive and regressive change, writes Andrew Geddis.
'Fewer human rights' comment a mistake - English
The National leader says his deputy did not describe their policy correctly when she suggested serious criminals should have fewer human rights. Video, Audio
Labour's poll average still climbing
Poll of Polls - Labour and National are only two seats apart in RNZ's latest average, with Labour plus the Greens now comfortably ahead, writes Colin James.
Polls 'invariably wrong' on election day - Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is dismissing polls showing his party losing support as meaningless.
Latest poll shows National-Labour gap still tightening
A new poll shows the race between National and Labour continues to tighten.
Education policy 'would benefit' Invercargill - Labour
Labour's leader, and its Invercargill candidate, have sought to reassure mayor Tim Shadbolt over his concerns its free tertiary education policy would undermine the town's selling point.
About $19b of property at risk from climate change effects
It's estimated $19 billion of property is at risk from increasing flooding and coastal erosion, a government report into the effects of climate change reveals.
ACT leader blames unions for teachers' poor pay rates
The ACT Party leader says the teacher unions are to blame for poor rates of teachers' pay. Audio
Serious criminals 'have fewer human rights' - National
Some criminals should have fewer human rights than others, according to the National Party's Paula Bennett.
Labour's generation rent plan
The Labour Party is proposing changes to tenancy rules it says will make renting a more stable option for New Zealanders.
