National's John Key and Labour's Phil Goff went head-to-head in a leader's debate tonight, days out from the 2011 election. Here's our live blog report.

Labour leader Phil Goff this afternoon implored party faithful to help him spend every minute between now and the election "to save our precious public assets from the auction block".

Minister 'unaware' of questions on genetic engineering gains.

Goff says that as prime minister he would protect New Zealand's sovereignty - in defence, trade and the economy.

Major political parties' lack of policies to redress our love affair with housing has bred frustration in economic circles.

Weighty matters are at stake this election, and then there are the issues that Karyn Scherer asked a few well-known people to ponder

A big majority of chief executives want KiwiSaver made compulsory.

Labour's Jacinda Ardern and National's Nikki Kaye on how we can attract expats back to New Zealand.