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John Armstrong: Crisis calls on Key to use all his skills

It is not so much death by a thousand cuts; it is death from being buried by thousands of emails, writes John Armstrong.

Election 2014: Parties in tech debate

Despite the building tension surrounding the election, the first major debate between party representatives on technology and innovation remained relatively civil.

Josie Pagani: Justice Minister's hands must be clean

The job of a Minister of Justice is to protect the integrity of the system and any sign of political interference risks infecting the whole system, writes Josie Pagani.

Editorial: Seat in House Minto's chance to make solid contribution

If the Internet-Mana alliance attracts just 3.4 per cent of the vote at the election, as it has in our latest DigiPoll survey, John Minto will be in Parliament.

Labour sells new tax, Nats hint at cuts

In the latest in this Herald election series, we look at the main parties' policies on tax and the economy - and what it could mean for you.

Campaign trail: Leaders get out and about

As the fallout from <i>Dirty Politics</i> swirled furiously around the political landscape, party leaders continued on the campaign trail around Auckland.

Mai Chen: New powers to compel will drive Judith Collins inquiry

Mai Chen writes: When Judith Collins resigned on Saturday, she asked the Prime Minister to hold an inquiry so she could clear her name.

'It's about accountability'

John Key has tried to distance himself from claims Mark Hotchin was paying bloggers to undermine the SFO, saying he does not know about the arrangement.

Warm welcome for Cunliffe in home electorate

NZ better off without Collins: Karam

One of Judith Collins’ most relentless opponents, Joe Karam, says the country is better off with her out of Cabinet.

Twitter 2014: Twitter puts spin on debate

Spin doctors, journalists and general armchair pundits took to Twitter to provide a running commentary on the first TV leaders' debate between John Key and David Cunliffe.

Rodney Hide: Can we have our election back?

Rodeny Hide writes: We want the real game. That's what we sat down for. Nicky Hager, Cameron Slater and Kim Dotcom are the ball boys in this election. They aren't the game.

The cellar dwellers

They’re the least likely to get into Parliament, yet these lowest ranked party listers still have the passion to put themselves forward. In 100 words, they tell us why.

Money men topple Collins

An inquiry into Judith Collins' downfall is poised to investigate links between former Hanover boss Mark Hotchin and right-wing bloggers who waged a smear campaign against ex-Serious Fraud Office (SFO) chief executive Adam Feeley.

Kerre McIvor: One to Cunliffe, but watch out ...

When the Wallabies drew with the All Blacks in the first Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney, it was widely considered almost as good as a win.

Timeline of Collins' career

Judith Collins has resigned, effective immediately. Here is a timeline of her career so far.

Collins resigns: Savage and O'Sullivan respond

An email that led to the resignation of Judith Collins as a Minister names two Herald reporters, they respond.

John Armstrong: Key has removed a weeping sore from Nat campaign

Sacking a senior Cabinet minister just three weeks out from election day is never a good look.Armstrong. "Christmas has come early for the prime minster."