OpinionWhich leader impressed you more in the TV3 debate?The leaders of the country's two largest political parties squared off in a televised debate last night, hosted by John Campbell. Which leader impressed you more in the TV3 debate?10 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandLeaders' showdown: Tax fight sequelLabour leader will be looking to turn the tables on the PM at third head-to-head debate. <strong>PLUS instructions for our Rate the Debate dial.</strong>10 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandSlater's legal battle to continue next weekCameron Slater's legal battle against the media will continue next week as he tries to get back all his leaked, private communications.09 Sep 10:47 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Is NZ's prosperity real?Most of us have a nagging feeling that something isn't quite right, writes Peter Lyons. Even those on middle incomes are finding it harder to pay the bills09 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandDotcom doubts big reveal will hurt KeyThe relationship between the Government and "the sordid workings of Hollywood" will form a key part of Kim Dotcom's highly anticipated announcement on Monday.09 Sep 08:35 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Greens need to compromise to get aheadThe Greens face an old dilemma: remain pure but powerless. Or go centrist and compromise and get things done, writes John Armstrong.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternet-Mana Party stands united for Road Trip wrapOne of the star acts was a no-show, but the show of unity was on high beam for the Internet-Mana Party's last "Road Trip" meeting last night.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM now says tax cuts up to $1500Under fire for not giving voters details of his promised tax cuts, Prime Minister John Key says they could be worth as much as $1500 a year per household.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChoices lure Pasifika voters away from redFor a long time the Pasifika vote has always gone to the party draped in red. But something has changed in the community.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters sets out party prioritiesNew Zealand First leader and possible kingmaker Winston Peters yesterday set out the priority areas he wants addressed in any post- election coalition negotiations.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNats pledge to keep bases openA re-elected National Government would keep all current military bases open and operational, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party: WOF for all rentalsThe Maori Party would make a warrant of fitness for all rental properties compulsory within three years if it gets into government.09 Sep 06:19 AM
New ZealandGreens promise lift to special ed servicesThe Green Party would boost special education services in schools by $115 million if in government.09 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandNats to keep current bases openA re-elected National Government would keep all current military bases open and operational, Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says.09 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandCunliffe sticks to his gunsDavid Cunliffe is sticking by his decision to rule out the Maori Party in his government, but will not say if Labour would rather go back into Opposition than back down.09 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandPeters on 'chem-trail' guy's chancesIt seems New Zealand First leader Winston Peters can’t quite bring himself to utter the words “Colin Craig“or “the Conservative Party“.09 Sep 12:00 AM
Official Cash RateFringe party policies 'mad'A top economist has labelled small political parties' policies "mad" and a serious risk to New Zealand.08 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandFlavell: Cunliffe may have shot himself in footMaori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says Labour's David Cunliffe may have done himself out of a chance of becoming Prime Minister by ruling out the Maori Party.08 Sep 06:46 PM
New ZealandLabour: $10 offer short-changes votersNational's tax cuts announcement has been labelled a 'fizzer' by Labour, after the PM and his deputy said it was likely to amount to only $10 a week for most people.08 Sep 06:24 PM
OpinionEditorial: PM's promise of tax cuts shows lack of judgmentAs expected, the National Party's announcement yesterday on proposed tax cuts was short on specifics and long on conditionality.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe major policies - party by partyThe parties have laid out their policies. We have collected them in one handy interactive.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: The closest we've had to a NZ WatergateThe dirty tricks done dirt cheap by a band of National Party members and associates have permanently stained National, writes John Armstrong.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Little progress on genuine equality for womenSeptember 19 will mark the 121st anniversary of women's suffrage in New Zealand. This country is proud it was the first to give women the vote.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWork it out: Our coalition predictorOur election guide to who'll work with whom, and who's still holding out their support.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Sainsbury: Let's leave the election up to TomSainsbury writes: Given all the moaning and wailing about this election and lack of policy and dirty tricks and bias and influence, I've had a brainwave!08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection: 10 top voting tipsHere's what you can do to make sure your voice counts on September 20.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBattleground Auckland: The seats that matterAuckland’s lines of power have been redrawn, with two new electorates and changes to others. We profile all the electorates and the key battles.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Tax offcut all that Key offersArmstrong writes: The PM's offer is not so much a tax cut, more like a tax offcut - one which will not be finding its way into your wallet for the best part of another three years.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandManhire's election alphabetToby Manhire spells out the trends, twists and turns of a colourful campaign08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori TV jobs safe: board chiefMaori Television says there will be no job losses at its news show Te Kaea and changes at the station have been put on hold.08 Sep 05:00 PM