Russel Norman resigns as co-leader of the Green Party so he can spend more time with his family.

Labour leader Andrew Little has begun broadening Labour's image as as the "jobs party," not just a party for working labour, but for wealth-creating business, especially small business, and for those who want to be their own boss.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown answers our questions on rates, Sky City convention Center and more.

During his recent visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping sought New Zealand's help to return a number of fugitives who had fled China with the proceeds of corruption, Prime Minister John Key says.

John Key talks on the possibility that NZ joins up with Australia as part of a training capability, but there are no decisions made on a badged unit.

Prime minister John Key speaks on changes to the anti-terror legislation.

John Key responded to the media today after a report on Dirty Politics allegations released this morning found former SIS director Warren Tucker failed to take adequate steps to maintain the spy agency's political neutrality.

Andrew Little, who emerged the winner after a tight battle that went into a third round of voting, said it was an "immense privilege" to have been chosen.

Prime Minister John Key has announced that a government inquiry will be launched on the Phillip Smith incident. The inquiry will be the responsibility of State Services Minister Paula Bennett.

Mr Key has not ruled sending the SAS to Iraq but this morning said he was likely to get advice on the options for New Zealand's assistance this week.

The National Party can no longer govern alone as the final election results left them with one fewer seat than on election night. That seat will instead go to the Green Party, who will increase their total number of seats to 14. List MP Steffan Browning will return to Parliament.

Labour MPs David Cunliffe and Grant Robertson are chasing the toughest job in NZ politics - lifting Labour out of the political wilderness.

Prime Minister John Key's two-day trip on the National campaign bus.

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English has compared some long-term beneficiaries to crack addicts, sparking criticism.

Colin Craig was confronted by media outside an Auckland radio station this morning after news broke of his press secretary resigning.

Watch back the New Zealand Herald's Mood Of The Boardroom event, with National’s Bill English and Labour’s David Parker debating economic policy before an audience of business leaders at Auckland's Langham Hotel.

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part). Today’s question is on immigration?

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part). Today’s question is on the Treaty of Waitangi

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part). Today’s question is should their be a rise in the Superannuation age?

John Key visited St Lukes this morning, getting amongst the shoppers and trying to move on from 'Dirty Politics'.

John Key announced the resignation of Judith Collins, effective immediately after private third party emails surfaced from blogger Cameron Slater. Video / Mark Mitchell

The election is just weeks away. Hauraki’s Matt Heath and Jeremy Wells dissect the important issues in our new web series ‘Decision 14’, live from a replica of Barry Soper’s bowtie attached to the Beehive. Today’s guest is Danny Watson and the gentlemen debate "Politicians that look like vehicles"

Nicky Hager comments on Mark Mitchell considering suing him at his book launch in Christchurch.

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part).

PM John Key says nothing has changed after a video emerged appearing to contradict his claim that he was never told by the SIS it intended to release documents to blogger Cameron Slater.

Early yesterday Mr Key faced new evidence appearing to contradict his claims that he was never told the SIS intended to release the documents Slater used against Mr Goff. But two letters emerged later yesterday - one from former SIS Director Warren Tucker and another from Ombudsman Dame Beverley Wakem - which referred to Dr Tucker briefing the Prime Minister on the release of the documents.

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part). Today’s question is what is the best way to address inequality in NZ?

Do you want to know more about your political leaders and what they think but don’t have much time? Here you can watch the party leaders answer Fast Fire questions on a range of issues, talking down the barrel of the camera directly to you. (NZ First declined to take part). Today’s question is should the taxpayer subsidise another America's Cup bid?

A majority of voters approve of farm sales to foreigners only when it brings a significant advantage over a New Zealand buyer such as jobs, according to the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey. Hear what the political leaders have to say about foreign investment.

Prime Minister and National leader John Key takes the Hot Seat to talk about his plans for the future in series of leader interviews ahead of the September 20 election. He speaks with NewstalkZB host Rachel Smalley, Herald columnists Fran O'Sullivan and Toby Manhire and political editor Audrey Young. The interview was conducted on August 12, before Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics was released.