We cannot have laws banning hate speech, election forum told.

Comment: Why won't Labour talk about policy?

Act Party candidate tells political gathering it's okay for people to incite suicide.

COMMENT: Labour leader's magnetism has not been seen since Clark and Lange.

In the Heartland, we visit Ahipara where not much has changed since before the GFC.

COMMENT: The question is whether voters will give Ardern a blank cheque.

Dunne's chameleon tendencies have served him well for most of his time in Parliament.

As the insults start flying we get Labour leader Jacinda Ardern’s take on the role of ‘personality politics’ in this year’s election.

Three weeks into the job, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern gives her take on the highs and lows of the campaign so far and the role of ‘personality politics’ in modern electioneering.

We assess how the leaders of the country’s two biggest parties fared when it comes to landing the role of Prime Minister.

National launched trade policy today, including a commitment to the TPP.

"One, maybe two years without doing anything didn't feel right to me."

Prime Minister Bill English has hit out at Labour's TPP policy

Labour leader says we should start having conversation about NZ becoming a republic.

The party's chief of staff Deborah Morris-Travers has also left her position.

Gareth Morgan ignores the outcry and plasters an Auckland billboard with his pig message.

"We have a once in a generation chance to tear down trade barriers."

English says he expects his children will be able to buy property without his help.

Peter Dunne's resignation has further cemented NZ First's role as kingmaker.

Eltham has its cheese capital status to trade on - but locals say it still needs a lift.

Transport Minister rubbishes Labour's rapid rail bid for Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland.

The Green Party today took media on a bus trip to launch their transport policy. Video/Dean Purcell

Gareth Morgan's attempt to turn attention from Jacinda to policy ended up doing opposite.

Night market operator describes email as "bully tactics".

United Future leader Peter Dunne speaks to the Herald about his decision to retire. Video/Mark Mitchell

Labour's star-studded campaign launch shows "how superficial this has all become."

Prime Minister Bill English describes the election as a "drag-race" between National and Labour following the unexpected retirement of Peter Dunne. Video/Mark Mitchell

The Greens want to review free Waiheke Island ferries for superannuitants.

Gareth Morgan says he won't work with anyone who tries to abolish the Maori seats.

COMMENT: Labour has a lot to thank Metiria Turei for.