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PM faced more questions over his involvement in the Barclay secret recordings controversy.
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Political Roundup: The Maori seats referendum debate
Some of the most interesting items to consider when it comes to referendum debate.
Alan Duff: Shane Jones' true colours
COMMENT: Jones has air of over-confident club player convinced he should have been an AB.
'Give police veto power over gang fight nights'
NZ First has vowed to give police the power to veto boxing and wrestling matches.
Editorial: NZ First Maori seat plans threaten rights
EDITORIAL: Maori seats have long been a distinctive feature of NZ's political landscape.
Peters says speculation on PM is 'mindless'
Mike Hosking and Mark Richardson receive lashing from Peters.
Gareth Morgan eyes Epsom for election
The Opportunities Party leader does not want NZ First to hold the balance of power.
Claire Trevett: Shane Jones' Maori seats pickle
The issue of the Maori seats has been dormant but this election could seal their fate.
Winston as PM? Kiwis 'wouldn't stomach it'
Comment: Mike Hosking admires Winston Peters, but says no-one wants him in government.
Peters rejects rethink on Maori seats
NZ First leader Winston Peters says he was much misunderstood on Maori seats.
NZ First wins favour as coalition partner
English hasn't categorically ruled out the Greens but says they have ruled themselves out.
Candidates face large Grey Power crowd
Candidates quizzed about housing, retirement age, water bottling and more.
Looking forward to real election issues
The Maori seat debate - what difference would it make to Hohepa Bloggs?
New poll: English v Little v Peters - The PM race
We ask Kiwis who they think is most capable of running the Government.
Peters hints at re-think on Maori seats
NZ First leader Winston Peters hints referendum on Maori seats could be for Maori only.
'Turei's confession risky but effective'
COMMENT: Green co-leader Metiria Turei's confession carries legal and political risks.
Andrew Little hits back at 'blowhard' Winston
Andrew Little has hit back at potential coalition partner Winston Peters.
Audrey Young: Greens try to show spine
COMMENT: Winston Peters has a very thin skin when it comes to criticism from the Greens.
Peters' tour bus stops here
NZ First leader Winston Peters rolls into Napier along with a polar blast.
Editorial: Peters for PM? It is conceivable
EDITORIAL: If Peters joins a coalition with a low-polling Labour Party, he could be PM.
How Winston Peters could snare the top job
It's an election year, and the kingmaker of Kiwi politics is on the rise once again.
No regrets about NZ First criticism - Turei
Greens co-leader Metiria Turei is not backing away from her criticism of NZ First.
Barry Soper: Promises as political currency
The regions are finally being noticed, writes Barry Soper.
Green MP's comments 'stupid' - Peters
Green MP Barry Coates said a Labour-NZ First Govt would be 'unacceptable' to his party.
Winston breezes through fed-up regions
Just about the end of the road as Peters tour heads off snow on Napier-Taupo road.
Barry Soper: Will this be the social media election?
More advertising dollars are likely to be spent on social media in 2017.
Pressure mounts for roading deal
A mood of goodwill could signal changes are afoot for funding a critical Tauranga road.
Winston takes aim at freedom campers
Winston Peters has taken aim at freedom campers and their reputed toilet habits.
Soper: Winston Peters celebrity politician
COMMENT: What is it about Winston Peters that we like above other leaders? Personality.
Little untroubled by poor Labour poll result
Labour leader Andrew Little is now fourth in the preferred Prime Minister rankings.
Labour and Little tumble in latest poll
Andrew Little and Bill English both down by three points as preferred Prime Minister.
Dickson turns out to hear Winston Peters' speech
The controversy has damaged National, NZ First's Clutha-Southland candidate says.
Green anxiety on being locked out of govt
Significant tensions between the Greens and New Zealand First resurfaced in the weekend.
Little: Racist tag should be used with care
Metiria Turei sticks to guns over claim Winston Peters is 'racist' on immigration.