National has promised to extend paid parental leave from 18 weeks to 22 weeks.

Nikko is weighing up which side of the fence likely kingmaker Winston Peters will fall.

The plan includes a $50 boost to student weekly allowances.

COMMENT: You've got to ask yourself, who benefits from this?

Women who contribute just as much as male colleagues still lag behind in pay, study finds.

Does the average home in Auckland really cost $1 million?

COMMENT: This result of this election will turn on a tick.

EDITORIAL: National's proposal to teach a second language in primary school is promising.

COMMENT: Next Govt should pick up a plan agreed by all parties to improve child health.

COMMENT: No minister should have been privy to that sort of information.

Anne Tolley and National's Steven Joyce have denied leaking Peters' super overpayments.

Labour's royalty on freshwater is backed by 70 per cent of Kiwis in a new poll.

Transport is turning into a big contest between the parties on roads versus rail.

Political Editor Barry Soper says NZ First leader Winston Peters’ Super overpayment has no parallel with the Metiria Turei case.

Winston Peters had "no idea whatsoever" he was being overpaid superannuation for 7 years.

Herald election forecast predicts a parliament at the mercy of Winston Peters.

TOP announces party list, with two deputy leaders.

Difficulties attracting doctors to rural areas will see the Govt establish new school.

COMMENT: The only question is how heavily Labour will erode National's support.

Every primary school will be funded to offer second-language learning under National.

comment: Equal pay is a signature issue of political trust this election.

Helensville voter Peter Naber likes NZ First policy for trains to north-west Auckland.

Today, David Fisher stops at Hikurangi in Northland.

COMMENT: With more or less same policies it's gonna be who we like more.

Prime Minister Bill English speaks at the National Party campaign launch in Auckland. Video/NZN

Jacinda Ardern takes swipe at insurance companies' handling of Christchurch claims.

Bill English has unveiled a $379m education policy at campaign launch.

The Greens say the policy could double recycling rates and save councils up to $40m.

Incumbent performs strongly in poll.

EDITORIAL: Labour right to resist the urge to increase the top rate of income tax.