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Andrew Little cancels all media to focus on caucus meeting
Andrew Little is now focusing on today's caucus, which has turned into a crisis meeting.
Pike families back at Parliament
Pike River families are making a last push for justice ahead of the election.
Rich vs poor in NZ: Which side are you on?
COMMENT: Will concerns about inequality, poverty have an impact on this year's election?
Comment: Labour's moment of panic
The first signs of panic are starting to set in for Labour, writes Claire Trevett.
Consequences of Turei's benefit confession
COMMENT: Will the Greens be rewarded or punished for co-leader Metiria Turei's confession.
Peters has a go at Flavell over te reo Maori
Flavell: Peters claim he is hiding behind Maori language harks back to 19th century.
Labour suggests Barclay recorded English
PM faced more questions over his involvement in the Barclay secret recordings controversy.
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.
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.
Audrey Young: Greens try to show spine
COMMENT: Winston Peters has a very thin skin when it comes to criticism from the Greens.
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.