The issue of the Maori seats has been dormant but this election could seal their fate.

Comment: Mike Hosking admires Winston Peters, but says no-one wants him in government.

NZ First leader Winston Peters says he was much misunderstood on Maori seats.

English hasn't categorically ruled out the Greens but says they have ruled themselves out.

Candidates quizzed about housing, retirement age, water bottling and more.

The Maori seat debate - what difference would it make to Hohepa Bloggs?

We ask Kiwis who they think is most capable of running the Government.

NZ First leader Winston Peters hints referendum on Maori seats could be for Maori only.

COMMENT: Green co-leader Metiria Turei's confession carries legal and political risks.

EDITORIAL: If Peters joins a coalition with a low-polling Labour Party, he could be PM.

COMMENT: Winston Peters has a very thin skin when it comes to criticism from the Greens.

It's an election year, and the kingmaker of Kiwi politics is on the rise once again.

Greens co-leader Metiria Turei is not backing away from her criticism of NZ First.

The regions are finally being noticed, writes Barry Soper.

Green MP Barry Coates said a Labour-NZ First Govt would be 'unacceptable' to his party.

Just about the end of the road as Peters tour heads off snow on Napier-Taupo road.

More advertising dollars are likely to be spent on social media in 2017.

A mood of goodwill could signal changes are afoot for funding a critical Tauranga road.

Labour leader Andrew Little is now fourth in the preferred Prime Minister rankings.

Andrew Little and Bill English both down by three points as preferred Prime Minister.

The controversy has damaged National, NZ First's Clutha-Southland candidate says.

Significant tensions between the Greens and New Zealand First resurfaced in the weekend.

Metiria Turei sticks to guns over claim Winston Peters is 'racist' on immigration.

NZ First's Winston Peters says will be 'consequences' for racist call.

Shane Jones returns, bringing big words and humour with him.

The Greens have dropped a policy which linked migration numbers to population growth.

COMMENT: Shane Jones isn't the answer to anyone's question.

The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?

COMMENT: Winston Peters has not always been a fan of Shane Jones.

Shane Jones' retort to David Seymour: "I am not a political form of myrtle rust."