The Māori Party fell well below the 5 per cent threshold for keeping any list MPs.

Andrew Alderson usually rates sport stars. Today he uses his talents to politicians.

Track the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.

Bill English is in the box seat after leading National to a triumphant result.

Obesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.

Co-leader Marama Fox says the Māori Party will work with anyone post-election.

"The bigger issues have started to take a side-step to the strategic voting as an issue."

Most Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.

Local Focus speaks to the Māori community of Pirirakau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Charities Service probes office of Maori King following complaints of mis-spending.

The Green Party is downplaying the risk of putting Metiria Turei back in the spotlight.

Maori Party says much more work is required on water before any water tax is applied.

The NZ Herald asked those contesting the election what they would do about youth suicide.

More than a quarter of Kiwis disagree NZ lives up to its clean, green image, survey finds.

Who will win the battle of the minor party leaders?

A new poll showed his party would struggle to form a Government after the election.

Don Brash says Winston Peters the best chance of "ending National's race-based policies".

Maori Party president says candidate Wetex Kang has nothing to answer for.

If the latest Reid Research poll bears out, Rotorua could have four MPs after the election

What are parties promising on social housing?

Mana Party's Hone Harawira was back in the fold of the Maori Party last night.

The Labour Party has overtaken National in the party vote in a sensational new poll.

OPINION: Occasionally New Zealand elections produce a tidal wave.

How do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?

Maori Party co-leader established high profile in her first term in Parliament

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.

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

Labour's Nanaia Mahuta says Kingitanga in "difficult position" if Government changes.

The Maori Party is in a fight for survival. Claire Trevett looks at the odds.