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MPs are now preparing to hit the campaign as Parliament shuts up shop before the general election.

They've spent the afternoon giving their final speeches in the debating chamber.

Here's RNZ deputy… Audio

Sam Stubbs, CEO of Kiwisaver provider, Simplicity in an opinion piece in Stuff, is calling for politicians to leave kiwisaver funds out of policies encouraging access to the money before retirement. Audio

Newshub's political editor, Tova O'Brien, explains how the top job in political journalism works. Audio

The Labour Party could govern alone on the results of a new political poll out yesterday.

In the latest One News Colmar Brunton poll, Labour scored 53 percent support, compared with 32 for the… Audio

The One News Colmar Brunton poll released tonight has support for Labour at 53 percent, National at 32 percent, NZ First at 2 percent, and the Greens at 5 percent, and ACT is at 5 percent.

To break… Video, Audio

The latest One News Colmar Brunton poll is out and RNZ political reporter Jo Moir joins Lisa Owen with the details. Video, Audio

National MP Hamish Walker and former party president Michelle Boag are taking the brunt of the blame for leaking sensitive patient data.

RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch was at the… Audio

Political science professor, Richard Shaw, joins the Panel to discuss the latest political polls as well as his earlier prediction that Judith Collins is a caretaker National Party leader. Audio

Judith Collins has failed to turn around National's popularity, with the opposition party sinking to new lows in the latest Newshub-Reid Research poll.

Last night's survey is the first since Ms… Audio

New Zealand First denies playing politics over the latest coalition disagreement - this time over a major jobs package for Southland.

Labour's coalition partner says won't back a $100 million package… Audio

After a horrendous week for New Zealand politics, the leaders of both major parties are trying to steer back on course ahead of this year's election.

It comes as yet another woman comes forward with… Audio

The Southland District mayor says it's disappointing that politicking has scuppered the Prime Minister's plan to announce a multi-million dollar recovery package for the region.

A week ago, Jacinda… Audio

It's just under two months until the election and the political scandals just keep coming.

Lockdown misdeeds, leaks of private patient information, and unsolicited pornography have cut careers short.

The Panel discusses the phenomenon of political billboard vandalism. Audio

The scandal involving Labour minsiter Iain Lees-Galloway comes less than nine weeks out from the next election.

Left-wing political commentator, Morgan Godfery, spoke to Mani Dunlop about what a blow… Audio

Poor mental health has been noted at the centre of recent changes within the National Party . Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson speaks to Robert Kelly about the role of mental… Audio

The quickly-moving story around disgraced National MP Andrew Falloon has raised questions about the use of mental health as an excuse for bad behaviour or a potential shield from scrutiny.

The Mental… Audio

The MP for Rangitata Andrew Falloon has has resigned as an MP effective immediately.

This after calls from his leader Judith Collins he should go now.

Falloon's staying in parliament was untenable… Audio

Neale,Trish and Kathryn talk about what has been an incredibly busy fortnight in politics, with Judith Collins now at the helm of the National Party amid a flurry of resignations and reshuffling. Also… Audio

Turbulent times at the top of the National Party as Todd Muller quit - clearing the way for a new leader who has excited political reporters and pundits a lot more. Audio