Greens pledge light rail to Wellington airport
A fully-electric bus fleet would be introduced to Wellington by 2030 under the policy.
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From Contact Energy to Wogistan: Who is Richard Prosser?
Richard Prosser is back in the headlines after David Seymour called him a "f***ing idiot".
TVNZ: Mike Hosking comments 'inaccurate'
The Maori Party says the damage is done.
Maori Party call for Hosking to be dropped as moderator
The Maori Party is questioning TVNZ broadcaster's ability after error.
Christchurch stadium: Nats dangle extra $120m
A new stadium would invigorate the wider Canterbury region, National says.
Ardern: No surprise at Greens' Ohariu call
"Obviously the circumstances have changed."
Lipstick on a pig: 'Talk show used same phrase'
TOP leader says he was attacked over the lipstick tweet because he is a man.
Election 2017: Conservation, biosecurity and GM
Where do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?
Smalley: Two most engaging leaders are not who you'd expect
Rachel Smalley reveals who had the greatest engagement with the audience.
Election 2017: Parties share science, hazard policies
Where do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?
Wannabe PMs face quick-fire questions
One will probably be our next PM: but do they know the price of milk?
Ardern: No capital gains tax, no to troops
Jacinda Ardern axes tax cuts to fund spending plans.
Why, why, why does Winston Peters peddle this madness?
Comment: On good days, Winston Peters is coherent; experienced. Then he unloads bollocks.
Not so fast on endorsing TPP minus the US
COMMENT: National should not be committing us to an unchanged TPP before the election.
Policies still affordable, Labour says
Labour has ruled out raising income tax if it gets into Government.
Raglan's growing popularity problem
Paradise comes with its challenges, Raglan residents say.
Editorial: Economy approaching capacity
Pre-election update brings good news and a challenge for voters.
Soper: Tax may be Ardern's Achilles' heel
COMMENT: Labour leader will do well to get financial facts right in political minefield.
Passions high over natural assets
What policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?
Ardern ends relentless uncertainty on tax
Ardern says people deserve to know Labour's "direction of travel".
Mangere sisters invited to register for election
Three young girls from Mangere have received a reminder about enrolling to vote.
Maharey: Time for Labour to 'polish the lino'
COMMENT: A party wanting to oust the govt can't wait for the prize to fall into their lap.
Peters clarifies Contact Energy comments
A NZ First MP told a business panel to "sell Contact shares now".
Peters hits back at English: 'arrogance in the extreme'
Winston Peters hit back at PM's comment that he wouldn't want him near monetary policy.
Majority of NZ businesses would pay living wage: survey
Business sentiment shows a softening toward social issues but stubbornness on tax remains.
Seymour calls NZ First MP 'a f***ing idiot' during speech
Act Party leader David Seymour has hit out at a NZ First MP over Contact Energy comments.
Labour to Business NZ: 'Stop whinging and moaning'
Andrew Little didn't mince his words, telling Business NZ to "get with the programme".
Shades of John Key at Ardern's mall walkabout
Labour leader's first mall walkabout won over a few new fans.
Water a free, infinite resource, Collins tells leaders
Charging for water claims ownership, says Judith Collins.
Bill English on tax policy
Bill English speaks to Newstalk ZB about the question of tax , which is being brought to the fore in this year's general election. Video/Mark Mitchell
Labour: Tighter student visas cost $130m
Labour says its planned crackdown on student visas will cut $130m off education revenue.
Labour rules out income tax hikes
Treasury opens books to show less money available than expected.
Labour promises city more houses for first-home buyers
Palmerston to benefit from party's 100,000 affordable homes promise.
Education: can we trust the teachers?
Choosing between education policies comes down to how much you trust teachers.