Latest from Election 2011

Key hints Epsom seat safe for Hide

James Griffin: Tips for the wannabe glorious

As much as we hate to admit it, I suppose we have to face the inevitability that there will be a general election this year. I mean they've even announced a date and everything, so I guess there's no going back, dang it.

Botany candidates running cheap byelection campaigns

Ten vying for electorate in southeast Auckland predicted to be a sure bet for National Party

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Minor parties will determine who governs

First-term MP to replace Wong

National MP Hekia Parata will replace Pansy Wong in Cabinet after Ms Wong resigned over travel perks.

Govt deficit $1.9b higher than forecast

Finance Minister Bill English has foreshadowed a New Year review of government spending

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Here's your message to us, John