Stormy election in store
North Island voters can expect to be lashed by rain and wind but there will be finer weather further south, the MetService says.
North Island voters can expect to be lashed by rain and wind but there will be finer weather further south, the MetService says.
In a few hours, the votes will be counted and New Zealanders will see how the cards fall and who is likely to form the next Government.
Almost a quarter of those likely to vote in this year's election have already done so through advance voting -- a turnout that is likely to force a rethink of electoral advertising rules.
Today's election bus diary: While John Key was faced with protestors in Rotorua, Cunliffe was sticking to safe ground - New Lynn.
Labour leader David Cunliffe says all his coalition talks will be kept confidential if he is in a position to form a Government -- including who he will ring first on Sunday morning.
Facebook users can use a new tool to tell friends they have voted tomorrow -- but the Electoral Commission is warning users about making online comments that could influence voters on election day.
A Conservative Party pamphlet comparing it with rival party New Zealand First has been ruled inaccurate and in breach of the advertising code of ethics.
Here's a handy guide to voting, election terms, and election night coverage.
Hone Harawira has asked voters to 'hold fast to their mana' against the party leaders who have 'ganged together' against him.
What a time it was to be alive. In the early spring of 2014, the nation of New Zealand - as then it was known - lurched like a drunken moa through mudflats in the most remarkable election campaign.
Many politicians borrow campaign techniques from their international counterparts, but Labour leader David Cunliffe apparently found inspiration from sprinter Usain Bolt for the final stretch of the campaign.
Labour has increased its support among men to almost close the gender difference it habitually records in polls.
National's slide in the polls arrested by Kim Dotcom's Moment of Truth, the latest Herald-Digipoll reveals.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has come out on top in a Herald-DigiPoll survey of Parliament's most valuable minor party players.
National has steered the economy through the global financial crisis and the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes towards a fiscal surplus, so this election is its to lose.
A day out from the election, the tug of war over NZ First leader Winston Peters has ramped up - both both main leaders are keeping their offerings to themselves.
Conservative leader refuses to release email from former press secretary who has reportedly called him a "manipulative man".
There was talk of love and a celebrity-led singalong as the Green Party marked the close of its campaign with supporters in Auckland's St Kevin's Arcade.
The Green Party closed its 2014 Election campaign with an concert built around the theme, Love New Zealand.
David Cunliffe and John Key are on the road before election day. Join us throughout the day for updates on their campaign bus trips.
Voters will need to wrap up warm and bring raincoats and brollies to get to the ballot box on Saturday as the weekend weather looks set to be cold and wet.
Conservative leader surprised by news of press secretary's resignation just two days out from election. She reportedly described him as a "manipulative man".
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is backing Labour's Kelvin Davis in the race for Te Tai Tokerau -- the first time he has endorsed a candidate from a different party.
Who won the TV debates? We examined each clash second by second and looked at how viewers reacted on the Rate the Debate dial. The answers may surprise you.
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English has compared some long-term beneficiaries to crack addicts, sparking criticism.
Investors in listed power companies appear to be betting the National Party will retain the government benches at Saturday's general election.
Colin Craig was confronted by media outside an Auckland radio station this morning after news broke of his press secretary resigning.
'Getting stuck on a benefit is like crack cocaine,' deputy Prime Minister Bill English told a Tauranga crowd yesterday - and beneficiary advocates aren't impressed.
The PM has accused Glenn Greenwald of acting against NZ's interest after the US journalist said he'd release details of NZ's spying activities on its allies ahead of UN vote.