Vote 2017: The Big Issues - watch a rundown of the parties' economy policies
The Economy is another fighting ground in the lead up to this year's elections.
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Latest fromElection 2017
Clarke Gayford stands up for Ardern - again
Gayford has waded into political arena once again to defend his partner.
English offers $13m green farming boost
National offers farmers another $13m a year to boost environmentally friendly farming.
Free counselling in Greens mental health pledge
Free counselling for youth will eventually be extended to adults in $260m package.
Political Roundup: Tools for deciding who to vote for
COMMENT: Some of the online tools that might be useful in navigating this election.
Shaw: Peters' comments a case of 'pot calling the kettle black'
James Shaw has hit out at Winston Peters for demanding to know Labour's tax plans.
Local Focus: Coromandel Candidates Local Knowledge Test
Coromandel candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hamilton West candidates - Local knowledge test 1
Hamilton West candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Otaki candidates - How's your local knowledge?
Ōtaki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North Candidates - What is the worst thing you've done?
Palmerston Nth candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air
National MP: Ardern inconsistent on suicide
National MP accuses Jacinda Ardern of being happy to "encourage" the suicide of elderly.
Local Focus: Bay of Plenty candidates - best music for dancing
Bay of Plenty candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hamilton East Candidates - What's your daily ritual?
Hamilton East candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua candidates - How to solve the crisis in mental health
Rotorua candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki Candidates - Unemployment
Waiariki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wairarapa Candidates - What don't you want to voters to know about you?
Wairarapa candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Leaders Breakfast: Watch Jacinda Ardern's full interview
The Labour leader is the subject of Newstalk's first leader's breakfast.
Poll: National has strong Chinese support
National will govern alone if Chinese voters had their way, a new poll has found.
Wrapping up Sunday's policy announcements
New policies coming thick and fast as the election draws near.
Audrey Young: Jacinda's hope vs Bill's plan
COMMENT: English has someone other than himself to blame for an unsuccessful campaign.
Peters to Labour: Front up on your tax plans
NZ First leader says he needs details if he's going to form a government with party.
Chocks away! Parties line up early voters
Labour has momentum but new poll shows NZers are pretty happy with how things are going.
Truth does matter and saying sorry counts
COMMENT: Do voters unrealistically hold politicians to a higher level of accountability?
Barry Soper: Is PM Jacinda distinct possibility?
COMMENT: Is this personality politics or politics of the person driving the mania for her?
Editorial: Sleeper issue could awake with a fury
EDITORIAL: Climate change needs to get some serious attention.
Battlegrounds: Greens push for Maungakiekie
Roads and green space key issues in the marginal seat of Maungakiekie.
Green Party launch climate policy
The Green Party launch their climate policy in Auckland today. Video/Dean Purcell
Local Focus: Ōtaki candidates - What's the problem with HDC?
Ōtaki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Labour would ban foreign purchases of NZ property by Christmas
A Labour-led govt would ban foreign purchases of NZ property "by Christmas".
Ardern moved to tears by suicide campaign
Watch: Ardern choked back tears while speaking about her best friend's brother's suicide.
Revealed: National's plan to help first home buyers
PM Bill English has promised to double National's Home Start grant for first home-buyers.
Local Focus: Coromandel Candidates - How to keep people in Coromandel
Coromandel candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Exercise and media blackouts - how Ardern and English cope with the campaign
How do Bill English and Jacinda Ardern cope with the stress of a campaign?