Widespread damage to election hoardings has been described as "pretty disappointing" but "part of the election campaign process" by the Prime Minister.

SkyCity Entertainment is tidying up its corporate image, now it has hundreds of extra poker machines firmly in its sights, writes John Drinnan.

Election emails fall from time and space on to the desk of columnist Toby Manhire - who shares them with you today. What do the say about NZ politics?

An Internet-Mana Party video clip of a frenzied crowd cheering on Kim Dotcom and chanting "F*** John Key" is being compared to Nazi Germany propaganda.

Further moves to reform the Resource Management Act have been flagged among key environment priorities for National ahead of the election.

An organisation headed by broadcaster and former politician Willie Jackson is in negotiations to open a charter school.

An Internet-Mana Party video clip of a frenzied crowd cheering on Kim Dotcom and chanting "f*** John Key" is a terrible look, an expert in political marketing says.

Prime Minister John Key had planned to stick to a simple script as he returned to the campaign trail. Then he got distracted by questions about 1D and sugar daddies.

Prime Minister John Key will face both Internet-Mana Party leaders on Monday at his only local public debate in his Helensville electorate.

You cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Or so they say. Well, just try telling Winston Peters that.

The National Government's $212 million plan to put a series of hand-picked regional roading projects in the fastlane using asset sales cash is not backed by a strong economic case.

What John Banks is labelling compelling new evidence for an appeal against his criminal conviction is believed to be sworn statements from two Americans.

National's $212 million plan to fast-track regional road projects using asset sales cash is not backed by a strong economic case, OIA documents reveal.

John Banks says the battle to clear his name is far from over, claiming "compelling" new evidence will exonerate him.

Whatever the truth about what Nick Smith said, his utterances lay bare what seems to be a long-term strategy - to get all sorts of organisations to pull their necks in and get with the programme, writes Dita De Boni.

Last time I wrote in this esteemed organ, I proffered an idea or two as to why Labour wasn't exactly breathing down National's neck, writes Mike Hosking.

MPs have headed off on the campaign trail with one last blast at their rivals.

Conservation Minister Nick Smith says he has "heeded the Prime Minister's advice" and backed down on a legal threat against an environmental advocate.

New Zealand First appears to loom large in National's plan to secure a third term in Government.

Prime Minister John Key says Conservation Minister Nick Smith would be "silly" to take legal action against an environmental advocate who accused him of political interference.

John Key has confirmed National will not pull a candidate to give Colin Craig a clear run and ruled out any last minute change, even if it could cost National a third term.

Eight weeks out from the election, Labour's new spending promises are running streets ahead of National's.

National Party president Peter Goodfellow says the low number of women standing for National this election is partly because of the democratic process.

National has sent a clear signal it will do a deal in the Ohariu and Epsom electorates.

You might well think Steven Joyce and stand-up comedy would be mutually exclusive. But you would be wrong, writes John Armstrong.

As we draw closer to the election, again to be contested under New Zealand's proportional electoral system, here is a crib sheet: the state of the parties with 57 days to go.

The Labour Party's leader need make no apologies for taking a holiday with his family last week. The Prime Minister was doing the same

Outgoing National MP Claudette Hauiti admits using her parliamentary charge card to buy petrol for her personal car in a further breach of the rules on card use.

Politicians come and politicians go. Some are loved, some are ridiculed, some are despised. Claire Trevett looks at two who will leave this week, respected.