Election17
Campaign day one - cheaper GP visits, free public transport
The National Party is offering $18 GP visits to community service card holders, the Greens free public transport for everyone under 19, and Labour commuter rail between Auckland and Tauranga. Video, Audio
Gareth Morgan stands by 'lipstick on a pig' comment
The leader of the Opportunities Party says he was referring to the change in Labour's leadership and not specifically leader Jacinda Ardern. Video, Audio
Gareth Morgan defends 'lipstick on a pig' comment
The Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan has moved to back up his comment that by making Jacinda Ardern its leader, the Labour Party is putting "lipstick on a pig".
'It's been on my mind for a while' - Dunne announces departure
Ohariu MP Peter Dunne has today announced he will leave Parliament at the election, having represented the electorate since 1984 Video, Audio
Peter Dunne to quit Parliament, citing lack of support
The leader of United Future has been an MP for 33 years but says he's been sensing a clear message that voters are looking for change. Video, Audio
Promises promises
Political parties are uttering promises around transport and housing. Christoph Schumacher of Massey University discusses the economics and viability of their plans. Audio
Cartoon: Dunne in name, done indeed
Opinion - Peter Dunne has decided to step down at the election after 33 years in Parliament. Toby Morris offers his take on the end of a long career.
Recap: United Future's Peter Dunne to go
United Future leader and Ōhāriu MP Peter Dunne will resign at the election, saying voters in his electorate want a change.
Beyond the Beehive: Auckland
What are the issues that matter most this election? The answers are very different in Parnell and Otara. Comments
Polls continue to reflect 'Jacinda effect'
Poll of Polls - Jacinda Ardern's popularity continues to propel Labour into serious contention to lead the government after the election, writes Colin James.
Roads to re-election? English on National's new policy
The party's promised four-line highways would be a "generational lift" for the network, Bill English tells Morning Report. Video
Jacinda Ardern heads into Greens' territory
The Labour Party leader focused on climate change, rivers and poverty in her first speech to party supporters - and defined how she would talk about the economy.
Bill English - National Party
This is Bill English's second election as leader of the National Party, but his first as incumbent Prime Minister. Video
Game On: Dancing with the Zeitgeist
Opinion - Following the political ructions of the past few weeks NZ's parties are re-drawing battle lines, and one of the key combat zones will be the elegance of their slogan, writes Jon Johansson.
Labour govt would be driven by 'opportunity, not fear' - Ardern
Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern says climate change is her generation's nuclear-free moment.
Labour won't rule out extending capital gains tax
The Labour Party says it won't rule out extending a new capital gains tax to the sale of a family business or farm.
National pledges to build new highways and roads
The National Party has made an election promise to build 10 new highways or "roads of national significance".
First time candidate: Rahui Papa
In the seventh of our series of interviews with first time candidates in this year's general election we speak to Rahui Papa, the Maori Party candidate in the Hauraki-Waikato electorate. Audio
Labour Party launch
Today Labour launches its official campaign at the Auckland Town Hall at 1pm. Deputy political editor Chris Bramwell reports. Audio
Labour and the Greens: A memorandum of under-standing?
Opinion - As the polls show Labour gaining, apparently at the Greens' expense, Toby Morris wonders what it'll mean for the two parties' alliance.
