Labour is sitting at 37 per cent and National at 34 per cent in the Bauer Media poll.

Amy Wiggans walks us through the health policies which all have merits.

Updated Herald Election Forecast also shows movement between big two parties.

Tukituki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

Labour isn't ruling out a capital gains tax if in power. Do Kiwis want one?

PM might want to employ Nicky Wagner as his bodyguard after she helped diffuse protest.

Auckland, Christchurch and Gisborne will get new charter schools in 2019.

Once considered dull, transport has become a contentious issue at these elections.

Whanganui will get a new MP after Chester Borrows' decision to retire.

Education Reporter Simon Collins explains National and Labour's policies on education.

Dollar bills are being thrown around like confetti - but what's real and what's not?

Joyce withdrew from two papers, did not complete five and failed one.

Bill English tries out rickshaws, chocolate and washing machines in the Wairarapa.

National take a swipe at Labour, Helen Clark fires back.

The latest election forecast reinforces the prediction that we're in for a tight race.

The late exit of Peter Dunne has turned the Ohariu seat into a race of intrigue.

COMMENT: National's path to victory looks less and less like the leisurely jog of its ad.

The leaders of National and Labour trade blows in the second debate.

Bill English won't resile from his deputy's comments on criminals' human rights.

Where does each party stand on cannabis and drug reform?

Dr Shane Reti has a huge majority but NZ First's Shane Jones has moved in - temporarily.

Beneficiaries call for higher benefits and an end to Work and Income's "toxic culture".

COMMENT: There's nothing as ugly in politics as a takedown attempt.

Labour will announce more policy to deal with the effects of an overheated housing market.

Steve Braunias and the sad, final chapter of the great political ping-pong tournament.

COMMENT: Detail of Thursday's poll made for very depressing reading for National's leader.

The Nats stick to their guns as the Jacinda effect goes global.

Comment: Rachel Smalley admits she should never have written off Labour.

Labour's change in leadership has helped galvanise National's support base, he says.