Collins defends 'leader's call', rejects claims of policy on the fly
'That's what leaders do; Miss Ardern calls it a captain's call, I call it a leader's call'
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Local Focus: All Tauranga candidates agree workers and employers are equally important
Tauranga candidates say it's a balancing act. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
National's ambitious plan to 'create 10,000 jobs a month'
Judith Collins promises to bring unemployment down to 4 per cent by 2025.
Local Focus: Which Waiariki candidates and their parties have credibility?
Who's best-placed to lead NZ out of recession? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Judith Collins under pressure over policy on the fly
National's leader is facing criticism from within over improvised policy decisions.
New poll reveals cannabis referendum result on a knife-edge
Just under 50 per cent of those surveyed say they will vote yes.
Pandemic poll: Ardern's safe campaign v Collins' 'one chance'
Covid-19 was the gatecrasher in a campaign of twists, turns, and some slip-ups.
Shane Te Pou: Māori candidates involved in tight races
OPINION: Shane Te Pou on the tightly contested seats involving Māori MPs and candidates.
When the Finance Minister comes to your door
Georgina Campbell joins Labour's Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis on trail.
Senseless and sensibility - the minor parties and why they're making a noise
Voters are taking notice of some of these political minnows.
Audrey Young: Our political editor gives her insight on this election campaign
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From Aotearoa to Zoom - Toby Manhire's political alphabet
Here is everything you didn't know you needed to know about the upcoming election.
Shane Jones prepares to splash $100m in his electorate via Provincial Growth Fund
Regional Development Minister is understood to be planning his biggest spend yet from PGF.
Simon Wilson: 11 reasons to vote Swarbrick in Auckland Central
OPINION: What's at stake for progressive voters - especially in Auckland Central?
Election 2020: Auckland - time to take the foot off the brake
The major parties agree on many things about the queen city.
Matchmaking: Who could make a deal after the election?
Comment: The first principle of politics is to know how to count.
National promises tax breaks for property investors; Labour calls it 'reckless'
Labour has slammed National's housing policy as 'reckless' and 'half-baked'.
The Front Bench: Judith Collins politicising her Christian faith to win votes
The Front Bench: Judith Collins politicising her Christian faith to win votes
Labour vows to end gay conversion therapy, promises $4m for Rainbow youth mental health services
Labour would outlaw the controversial practice.
Local Focus: Workers versus employers in Rotorua - which candidate backs which?
Rotorua candidates argue it's a balance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Euthanasia: 'Vote no' flyers found in official EasyVote packs
It is possible that the incident could result in a challenge to the referendum result.
Local Focus: Recent Girls' High student running for MP
Kaya Sparke, 24, is promoting the Greens' vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Election 2020: What's the plan to improve our health? Policies compared
What are the parties' policies for our pandemic-strained health system?
Local Focus: The East Coast's big election issue
Do you think it's housing, jobs or water? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Soraya Peke-Mason, Labour candidate for Rangitīkei?
Councillor to candidate, Soraya Peke-Mason from Rātana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Ali Hale Tilley, Green candidate for Rangitīkei?
Candidate enjoying the country life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Ian McKelvie, National Party candidate for Rangitīkei?
Old school candidate for Rangitīkei. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Nation of renters': National unveils housing policy, would scrap RMA
The National Party has released its plan to fix the housing crisis.
Local Focus: Who is Josh Cole, Green candidate for Tauranga?
Candidate has autism - and it's not stopping him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Andrew Caie, TOP candidate for Tauranga?
Who is TOP and why should you vote for it? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Judith Collins in the hot seat for the Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast
National leader Judith Collins on why her party should lead New Zealand through a pandemic and the economic fall out during the first of Newstalk ZB's Leaders Breakfasts.
Collins vows inquiry into Auckland Council, 'arrogant' AT
Live: Judith Collins appears on the first Mike Hosking Leaders' Breakfast.
Claire Trevett: Judith Collins no 'suck-up'? No kidding
Collins had plenty to say on Hosking Breakfast. And not everybody will have liked it.
Early voting numbers expected to be sky-high
Advance voting is on the rise and expected to account for 60 percent of this year's votes.