Latest from Election 2014

John Armstrong: Wheels falling off as National hits bumpy bits on road to election

Right now, it feels as if the political gods are bored with the widely-held assumption that National will cruise to victory in September's election, writes John Armstrong.

Audrey Young: A big question hanging over Judith Collins

To understand the demise of Judith Collins, it helps to understand what a powerful role she has carved out for herself in the National Party.

Vote Chat: Michael Woodhouse

In the run up to the election, Otago University politics lecturer Dr Bryce Edwards is hosting a series of live interviews on political issues. Minister for Immigration Michael Woodhouse is in the studio today for the Vote Chat.

Dotcom's party unveils enviro policy

Kim Dotcom's fledgling Internet Party has begun fleshing out its policy platform, setting a target of having 100 per cent of the country's electricity supply coming from renewable sources within ten years.

Chat with Michael Woodhouse

Minister for Immigration Michael Woodhouse in a live interview with Otago University politics lecturer Dr Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Is there 'cash for access' in NZ politics?

'Do not go there'. That was the warning given by Prime Minister John Key to Labour MP Chris Hipkins in response to no fewer than four questions from the Opposition over allegations of impropriety in what is increasingly being dubbed 'cash for access'.

Political waka jumping penalty enforceable - Peters

PM challenged over 'Cabinet Club'

The Green Party is challenging the PM to reveal how much his party made from 53 "Cabinet Club" meetings at which attendees paid thousands of dollars to meet him.

Bryce Edwards: Judith Collins v the media and Twittersphere

South Auckland 'stalwart' to replace Sharples as candidate

Paul Thomas: National locks in drug dealer vote

The National Government is leaving nothing to chance in its bid to be re-elected. National executed a screeching u-turn on legal highs and locked in the drug dealer vote.

Vote Chat: Colin Craig

Vote Chat is a series of public interviews of politicians, candidates and commentators brought to you by the University of Otago Politics Department. In this chat Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is interviewed by Dr Bryce Edwards.

Bryce Edwards: Govt vulnerable on allegations of corruption and cronyism

The National Government is highly vulnerable on the Williamson scandal, especially because it comes on topic of other similar scandals and allegations, writes Bryce Edwards.

Live video chat: Colin Craig

In the run up to the election, Otago University politics lecturer Dr Bryce Edwards is hosting a series of live interviews on political issues.

Cunliffe in military medal mix-up

Labour leader David Cunliffe’s incorrect claim that his grandfather won a Military Medal was the result of a family mix-up, his office says.

Bryce Edwards: What does the Labour Party want to be?

Shane Jones has become a lightning rod for the discussion about the state of the Labour Party, and about what it means to be leftwing in 2014, writes Bryce Edwards.

Deborah Mahuta-Coyle: Maori votes worth courting

The Maori vote will be crucial at this year's election, writes Deborah Mahuta-Coyle.

Herald on Sunday editorial: Labouring under false impressions

Editorial: Kelvin Davis is the pawn in one of the most vexed strategic decisions facing David Cunliffe and the Labour Party strategists this election.