There was a moment, when David Cunliffe and I were in the bush, when he looked completely Prime Ministerial. That comes, literally, down the track.

Prime Minister John Key responds to the release of journalist Nicky Hager's book, Dirty Politics, saying "he should knock his socks off and release anything he wants and if he continues to do that he'll continue to demonstrate to New Zealanders that he's politically-motivated with a very left-wing conspiracy agenda."

Labour Party leader David Cunliffe says allegations made in Nicky Hager's new book 'Dirty Politics' are "the closest New Zealand's got to its own kind of Watergate".

Nicky Hager will consult a source today on releasing the source material behind claims in his new book, as Judith Collins hits back at allegations against her.

We have been assured repeatedly by the Prime Minister that the Government Communications Security Bureau cannot spy on New Zealanders without a warrant.

You could take your pick of Muldoon tea towels. One had "Not just a pretty face" printed under his portrait; the other "It's nice to have a man about the House".

When I was in Christchurch recently to interview the two main candidates in the Christchurch Central electorate, I was shocked to see that people on the street seemed even more weary than ever.

So what if there is material that invites suspicion that Cameron Slater called in a favour to have a prisoner transferred? Who really cares, asks Toby Manhire.

Prime Minister John Key is backing spin doctor Jason Ede over claims he accessed Labour's membership records - but said that even if he did "it would be fine".

Conservative leader Colin Craig is interviewed by NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, New Zealand Herald columnists Fran O’Sullivan and Toby Manhire, and Herald political editor Audrey Young.

Conservative leader Colin Craig is interviewed by NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, New Zealand Herald columnists Fran O’Sullivan and Toby Manhire, and Herald political editor Audrey Young.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has taken aim at dirty politics today, shortly after he physically shoved a heckler off a stage in Hamilton.

The general elections are coming up and it's our civic duty to vote. Here are five reasons why you should vote.

Journalist and author of Dirty Politics, Nicky Hager says "When you read the book you're going to find chapter after chapter of remarkable things that him (John Key) as leader of the party... he's got a lot to answer for."

Investigative journalist Nicky Hager has released his book Dirty Politics, which features leaked emails between National Party figures and right-wing bloggers.

One of the allegations in Nicky Hager's book is the modern day equivalent of the 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party's HQ at Watergate, writes John Armstrong.

After the fury and rage that marked the kickoff of the election campaign, it was rather uplifting to see the candidates' debate in a church hall in deepest Kumeu.

Interview with Internet Mana leader Hone Harawira and Internet Party leader Laila Harre with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, New Zealand Herald columnists Fran O’Sullivan and Toby Manhire, and Herald political editor Audrey Young.

Audrey Young writes: Sometimes it helps to see your politicians in action in order to judge whether they can be trusted.

How absurd that radio programmers cannot play a song that mocks John Key because it may breach the Electoral Act.

Labour leader David Cunliffe's student-friendly promises earned him a mostly warm reception on the campaign trail.

A new war on "loan sharks' should help bankrupt Auckland mum Farrah Matthews, who ended up paying $29k for a $12k car - borrowing money at 29 per cent interest.

Hone Harawira sees the Internet Mana alliance enduring beyond the election because he and Laila Harre are synchronizing so well.

Labour leader David Cunliffe answers questions on the campaign trail in Wellington.

An education-themed political meeting threatened to boil over as teachers took aim at Education Minister Hekia Parata and unloaded their long list of complaints about their schools, funding and heavy workload.

Epsom election candidates faced off at a public debate last night, with one promising to name a convicted sex offender with name suppression under parliamentary privilege.

Internet Mana's coffers have swollen by more than $600,000 as a result of the two parties' merger.

Prime Minister John Key addresses the tactics of political attacks based on religion with Key called Shylock in a Labour candidates facebook post.