Nicky Hager is again releasing a book in election year, but its subject is a mystery.

COMMENT: Bill English lacks his predecessor's energy and easy charm, says Audrey Young.

Parliament's debate on spying reforms took a light-hearted turn this week.

Milk exporter Oravida has put another $50,000 into the National Party's war chest.

A key piece of National policy is hanging in the balance.

National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.

Adjusting tax brackets is part of the discussion.

EDITORIAL: Conceding the super policy on post-election negotiations with Winston Peters could be the Bill English' smartest move of all.

Nick Leggett says he has decided against running for Parliament in Mana.

Two Cabinet Ministers won't get their pension until age 67. But they're OK with it, saying they are likely to live longer.

COMMENT: Bill English and team made a hash of announcing the plan to lift the eligibility age for superannuation.

The Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.

National Party has stunned its critics with a plan for national superannuation.

Labour's leader passes up a chance to update the superannuation age.

Bill English remains tight-lipped about possible changes to Super, but has ruled out means-testing or changing the way it is paid.

COMMENT: The retirement age debate shows politics is frustrating, says Rachel Smalley. Parties have to do what they can to be elected, but they should be authentic.

The Government will need to do more for New Zealand Super if its rising costs are to be managed, experts say.

No room for the Conservatives or The Opportunities Party at first debate.

Labour's Stuart Nash will be up against three or more others in race for seat in Parliament

Housing shortages are likely to dominate the political conversation as the election looms

Prime Minister Bill English is defending the latest increase in net migration and says he is not looking at curbing demand.

Isaac Davison takes the pulse of the parties to reveal who is in good health and who is a dead man walking.

"If anyone thinks it is going to be safe after this election, then they had better think again," The NZ First leader says.

Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is the National Party candidate for Tukituki.

Former Prime Minister John Key is consigned to a distant memory as PM Bill English inherits almost all of Key's support in new poll.

After his first major speech as Finance Minister, Steven Joyce talks to Liam Dann about economics, social investment and the odds of tax cuts in the upcoming budget.

Ratepayers are set to pay between $90,000 and $100,000 if Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule is selected as the National Party's Tukituki

COMMENT: Peter Dunne's time in Parliament may be coming to an end.

Avondale and Mt Roskill could be next in line for large-scale housing projects, the Government says.

Advance voting kicks off in the Mt Albert by-election today, but one of the main candidates is worried no one will turn up.