Chris Bramwell
The fight for the Tauranga seat - report
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters sparred with other local candidates at a meeting in Tauranga on Wednesday, reports Chris Bramwell. Audio
Election Debate in Queenstown
A debate involving finance spokespeople from the main political parties was held in Queenstown on Tuesday night, reports Chris Bramwell. Audio
Maori Party hoping for seven seats
The Maori Party is going all out to make a clean sweep of all seven Maori seats. Audio
TVNZ minor leaders' debate
Who would work with who was the question at the forefront of Sunday night's TVNZ leaders' debate. Audio
Maori Party makes Maori seats a "bottom line issue"
The Maori Party will push for support for its members bill protecting the Maori seats in any post election talks, reports Chis Bramwell. Audio
Green Politics Decision (Part 2)
The National Party leader John Key is warning that a Labour-Green coalition government would focus too much on the environment. Audio
Green Transport in Auckland
The Green Party walked the talk today in launching its Auckland transport policy. Audio
Maori Party Releases Economic Policies
The Maori Party wants a community development bank set up to provide small loans to Maori families and small businesses. Audio
National won't support billion-dollar home insulation fund
Chris Bramwell reports on National's plans for the fund, which is part of the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Maori Party MPs campaign in smaller communities
Political reporter Chris Bramwell visits Murupara, where Maori Party MPs have been campaigning, as they try to win all seven Maori seats. Audio
Party Leaders Take to the Streets
With five weeks to go, Labour leader Helen Clark spent yesterday in Wairarapa. Audio
Election TV Debate Canned
The minor political parties are furious a televised leaders debate has been cancelled. Audio
Goodbye To Retiring MPs
Valedictory speeches from both sides of the house saw singing, laughter, and a few digs at the media. Audio
Allegations Of MPs Pressured
Fresh controversy surrounds inquiry into Winston Peters, after allegations MP's were pressured over which way to vote. Audio
Key Under Fire For Past Shareholdings in Tranzrail
The Finance Minister, Michael Cullen, says Key has acted unethically after new revelations about the number of shares he held. Audio
Green Party Transport Policy
The Greens launched their transport policy over the weekend with an incongruous display of private vehicle usage - 50 of them. Audio
Peters On The Trail
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, was today out on the campaign trail. Audio
New Police Bill
Police will have stronger powers to search and observe crime suspects under a bill that's been introduced to Parliament today. Audio
Auckland DHB Letter
The Government has accused National of bullying the Auckland District Health Board and says it should apologise. Audio
Focus On Politics for 12 September
Announcing the election date as November the 8th at the end of a hectic week in Parliament. Audio
