COMMENT: When a politician says he represents the poor, he is not telling the truth.

Our Herald panel of experts give their verdicts on second leaders' debate.

What are parties promising on social housing?

COMMENT: National's path to victory looks less and less like the leisurely jog of its ad.

The late exit of Peter Dunne has turned the Ohariu seat into a race of intrigue.

COMMENT: We did learn a few things about what could happen following the election.

Labour leader threatens retaliation on Australia in fiery second debate.

The leaders of National and Labour trade blows in the second debate.

Steven Joyce says Labour will blow out debt - but Jacinda Ardern is sticking to her books

Bill English says Paula Bennett's remarks about criminals' human rights were incorrect.

Comment: Politics is these days missing the theatre.

COMMENT: Labour's tenancy policies look fair but home ownership should remain the aim.

Bill English won't resile from his deputy's comments on criminals' human rights.

Labour's increase in polls under Ardern equates to 490,000 more voters than last month.

Dr Shane Reti has a huge majority but NZ First's Shane Jones has moved in - temporarily.

COMMENT: Currently 16-17-year-olds are the "out" group. We should make them an "in".

Where does each party stand on cannabis and drug reform?

COMMENT: Deborah Hill Cone presents six easy steps to understanding the election.

Prime Minister Bill English speaks to the Herald about the National Party's drug policy. Video/Jason Oxenham

Bill English a 'rock-star' at a mall, then asked the tough questions outside.

National concedes its crackdown on gangs will "stretch" human rights laws.

Letting fees would be banned and $2000 grants made available for insulation and heating.

COMMENT: There's nothing as ugly in politics as a takedown attempt.

COMMENT:Bill English doesn't think many Kiwis wake up worrying about climate change. I do.

COMMENT: The true scandal is our welfare system shelling out money to fit and able.

COMMENT: In English and Ardern, we have two good politicians. Take your pick.

Labour will announce more policy to deal with the effects of an overheated housing market.

"They're thinking that looks a bit fresh...well, I can tell them that's not the case.

Labour leader catches up with music legend Chris Knox today during a street meeting.

Act proposing to overhaul way teachers are paid so that good teachers can be paid more.