Craig McCulloch

The National and ACT parties have received a frosty reception at a meeting with families of suicide victims after both sending last-minute representatives.

Jacinda Ardern has outlined her priorities for the first 100 days of a Labour-led government, putting housing and education at the top of her list.

Bill English and Jacinda Ardern have duked it out in their most fiery debate, talking over each other often in front of a raucous crowd.

Labour's leader has ruled out introducing any tax which would hit either the family home or the land it sits on, saying that's "completely off the table".

Bill English and Jacinda Ardern are studying for tonight's debate in what will be voters' first chance to see the leaders go head-to-head.

National's promising to get tough on freedom campers if re-elected, introducing stricter rules on where they can stay.

National's Brett Hudson has to get used to asking people to vote for him, and Labour's Greg O'Connor is worried his supporters will stay home. Audio

Pike River families are hailing today as a "moral victory" after MPs from four parties pledged to act immediately to re-enter the West Coast mine if in government.

The Māori Party is pitching itself as a potential king-maker in the upcoming election, saying it's open to supporting either National or Labour.

Green Party leader James Shaw is advising his MPs to keep level heads as passions run high following the sudden resignation of Metiria Turei. Audio

Green co-leader Metiria Turei is accusing outside opponents of making "wild accusations" in a bid to bring down the party.

Greens co-leader James Shaw won't say whether he believes it is acceptable to lie to a government agency if a child is going hungry, as the party moves to suspend two of its MPs. Video, Audio

The Green Party is in chaos after the shock announcement by two of its MPs that they have lost confidence in Metiria Turei. Video

National and Labour have started their battle for Auckland voters by laying out their plans to tackle the city's transport woes.

Auditor-General Martin Matthews says he feels "as angry and aggrieved as anyone" over the Transport Ministry fraud that occurred on his watch.

Labour's new deputy leader Kelvin Davis, a former school principal, is known for campaign against private operator Serco's management of Mt Eden prison.

The Transport Minister says a report clearing him of trying to improperly influence officials gave him "some sense of vindication".

KiwiRail has been criticised after it appeared to roll over when Transport Minister Simon Bridges' staff asked for a report to be kept secret, while the minister himself has been cleared.

Labour stresses the party is separate and has its own campaign, while NZ First won't be drawn on whether it would work in a Cabinet with Ms Turei.

New Zealand is "at or near the very front of the queue" for a free trade deal with the United Kingdom once Brexit is complete.

Ministry of Transport whistleblowers suffered "unnecessary hurt and humiliation" in a restructure process involving convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison, an investigation has found. Video

Inland Revenue has refused to reveal how proposed changes to the tax system will affect its take, saying it's a "secret".

The Māori Party's ambitious plan to resurrect rail in the regions is being questioned, with critics worried it is doomed to fail.

Hundreds of disability support workers who initially missed out on a landmark pay claim will now be included in the hefty pay rise.