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Michele Hewitson: Winston Peters likes a party, but which one?

He’s not in the game to be liked. He’s in the game simply to be in the game.

The Listener’s Fast Five: See how the ‘Power Players’ stack up

From global crisis to political influences, see how our party leaders match up.

Duncan Garner: Do novice Nats and a newbie PM have any idea how to do this?

National looks set to inherit a country seriously lacking in confidence.

Danyl McLauchlan: Scraps, pledges and a shopping list of policy commitments

As politicians continue tussling, poll results are causing voters to think strategically.

Danyl McLauchlan: The winners and many losers of our major parties’ health and education policies

Losers include me, low-income earners over 30 and Māori Health Authority staff.

Michele Hewitson: Pre-election performances career from farcical to fatiguing

Hapless voters are left counting the days until October 14.

Our parties marketing-oriented approach to policy is raising problems for voters

Today, political parties curate gigantic databases of information about voters wants.

Duncan Garner: Why Labour only have themselves to blame

Every poll in the market right now has Labour going steadily backwards.

Duncan Garner: Why I refuse to vote in a general election

I made this decision just aged 21. I was covering Parliament. It was an unforgiving place.

What you need to know in politics: Polls, false claims and tax policy hole

As voting day nears, Labour continues to lose voters amid spouting false claims.

Danyl McLauchlan: Why Labour’s support has disintegrated

Looking back at polling trends suggests that the 2023 budget was the turning point.

Cost of living crisis: Which party would serve you better?

Inflation kills govts, so what are the parties’ solutions and how do they benefit voters?

Michele Hewitson: Attack ads are the political equivalent of unguided missiles

“Out of touch. Too much risk.” Ouch. Not really. The CTU needs to get snappier slogans.

Chris Slane cartoon: September 11

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.

What you need to know in politics: Campaigns launch, hecklers and attack ads

Both major parties have kicked off their campaigns as promises continue to roll out.

Chris Slane cartoon: September 4

Cartoonist Chris Slane’s perspective on current events.