English hasn't categorically ruled out the Greens but says they have ruled themselves out.

Candidates quizzed about housing, retirement age, water bottling and more.

We ask Kiwis who they think is most capable of running the Government.

The difference in pay for rich and poor will feature at a pre-election meeting.

Napier's political candidates set to face hard-hitting questions at public meeting today.

National makes a habit of forcing its leader to take a rest before an election.

The Govt is owed $1 billion in missed child support payments, including $4m by one parent.

The Greens are in danger of being outmanoeuvred once again, writes Bryce Edwards.

Labour will boost funding to early childhood education by nearly $200m.

A boost for the poor is a boost for everyone, says a social service provider.

Labour leader Andrew Little is now fourth in the preferred Prime Minister rankings.

Voters will find out how they will fare under Labour's spending plan today.

Andrew Little and Bill English both down by three points as preferred Prime Minister.

The controversy has damaged National, NZ First's Clutha-Southland candidate says.

COMMENT: Our success in doing trade deals in recent years has been woeful.

While National campaigns tend to focus on its leader, Labour will share the limelight.

Conservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.

Associate Health Minister challenged on the focus on abuse of illegal drugs.

"Moment of truth" as NZ cops depart Solomon Islands after 14 years of peacekeeping.

The surrender of firearms in the Solomons had unintended consequences, a Kiwi cop says.

See who has done the best over nine years of government - and test your own knowledge.

MP Todd Barclay has only kept his job to maintain National's majority, Labour says.

People convicted under anti-gay laws are a step closer to having their records wiped.

Bill English would have to admit he has not handled Barclay situation well at all.

Team NZ were smarter, faster, and "delightfully laid-back", Winston Peters says.

Parliamentary officials reportedly know the content of the Todd Barclay tapes.

COMMENT: English is looking very damaged by the Todd Barclay tape saga.

Bill English said he had "nothing to add" 12 times in a single media conference.

COMMENT: English is not as nimble as Key in the dark art of deflection.

Winston Peters