Bill English
Third leaders' debate a feisty affair
Bill English has likened Labour leader Jacinda Ardern to "stardust", saying the excitement around her as a new leader won't last forever. But Ms Ardern was quick to respond during the third leaders'… Audio
Election drag race shifts up another gear
New Zealand's tightest election race in years shifted up a gear last night with the most animated leaders debate yet between National's Bill English and his fast rising challenger Labour's Jacinda… Audio
The truth hole, debates in the dock & what a government looks like
In the 10th episode of Caucus, the podcast team discuss why both National and Labour seem to be having trouble with their sums, and why it's time to ask the minor parties what they really want. Audio
Jacinda Ardern vs Bill English - analysis
The second leaders debate saw some strong hits from both Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National's Bill English. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins us to review the event. Audio
Second leaders debate livelier, more hostile
National leader Bill English and Labour leader Jacinda Ardern went head to head for their second, and more aggressive, debate last night. The two argued and interrupted each other over housing, wages… Audio
English pledges to lift 100k children out of poverty
National leader Bill English has committed to lifting 100,000 children out of poverty should his party win a fourth term. Mr English made the pledge in last night's Newshub leader's debate, taking on… Audio
Leaders' debate: The greatest hits
Analysis - The second leaders' debate saw some zingers from Jacinda Ardern and Bill English - and from moderator Patrick Gower. Susan Strongman looks back at the punches that weren't pulled.
Bennett's 'fewer human rights' call a mistake - English
National has announced new policies, which in their own words will 'crack down on gangs and drugs'.The plan involves spending $82 million over four years to stop gang activity and the supply of… Audio
The Art of Rod Emmerson
In the past few weeks New Zealand Herald Editorial Cartoonist Rod Emmerson has been racing to keep up with the rapidly changing pre-election political scene. While coming up with a cartoon portrayal… Audio, Gallery
Leaders launch themselves back on campaign trail after debate
After a hard-fought showdown in the Leader's Debate last night, Bill English and Jacinda Ardern headed out to talk to students in Northland and Auckland today. Video, Audio
Labour, National leaders head to head in first debate
Tax, water and housing concerns were all debated at length by Bill English and Jacinda Ardern in last night's TVNZ leaders debate. The debate came just an hour after shock 1 News Colmar Brunton poll… Audio
A day on the trail with Bill English
Campaigning is natural to National Party leader Bill English - he's been doing it since 1990. But this is only his second time campaigning as the leader. Demelza Leslie follows him for a day. Video, Audio
English vs Ardern prepare for first televised debate
The leaders of both major parties will face off tonight in their first ever debate outside Parliament. Video, Audio
Relentlessly positive vs relentlessly dissatisfied
Opinion - Ahead of the first debate between Bill English and Jacinda Ardern, Jon Johansson advises the combatants on how to play to their strengths.
Beyond the Beehive: Nelson's questions for the Prime Minister
What would young voters ask Bill English if they got the chance? The Wireless journalist Max Towle is on a three week road trip from Cape Reinga to Bluff, speaking to people in big cities and small… Video, Audio
Peters can work with National despite 'dirty politics'
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is adamant someone from National is responsible for leaking information about his superannuation overpayments to the meda and he's accusing the party of playing… Audio
National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks
National says it will extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks if it wins the election because it can now afford it, but Labour MP Sue Moroney says National's move is too little, too late. Video, Audio
The Leader Interview - Bill English
In the first of a series of extended interviews, the National Party's Bill English has defended his government's record on tackling homelessness. Video
Election 2017 leaders interview: Bill English
National Party leader Bill English joins Guyon Espiner for an extended interview in the first of Morning Report's special interview series with the leaders of New Zealand's major parties ahead of the… Audio
National reveals education package to counter 'Jacindamania'
National Party leader Bill English featured the women in his personal life and his cabinet in a family-focused campaign launch on Sunday. It's been seen as a response to 'Jacindamania' and Labour's… Audio