Demelza Leslie
Winston Peters drops Maori seat referendum pledge
Backtracking on his pre-election pledge to hold a referendum on abolishing the Maori seats removes a potential obstacle to doing a deal with Labour. Video, Audio
New MPs arrive at Parliament
New Zealand has 32 new MPs, and given the uncertain election result, all 32 still face the possibility of both Government or Opposition. Demelza Leslie reports.
*This report refers to Labour MP Kiri… Video, Audio
RNZ political reporters look back on election night
RNZ's political reporters have been out on the trail wiith the leaders - and they were with them last night as the results came in. Audio
Excitement builds at National HQ
Excitement is building at National Party Head Quarters in Auckland as it becomes increasingly clear the party is likely to take the majority of votes in this election. Video, Audio
Election 2017: Stardust vs status quo on last campaign day
On the last day of campaigning we talk to our reporters who have been out in with the party leaders for the entire campaign. Whoever comes out on top in tomorrow's election, Bill English or Jacinda… Audio
Labour leader votes early & promises big public broadcasting fund
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has already cast her vote in the election as she unveiled a $38 million annual boost for the film industry and public broadcasting. Video, Audio
One hungry child is too many - Bill English
The National Party leader was asked to respond to Checkpoint's story that revealed 15 out of a class of 26 children at Kingsford Primary had turned up to school with nothing for lunch. Video, Audio
Electoral 'drag race' steps up a notch
Bill English is calling it a drag race and it stepped up a gear yesterday with the latest polls showing Jacinda Ardern and Labour have their nose in front. Audio
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
Hectic pace of election campaign rattles on
Another weekend closer to the election, another weekend of new policies, mall visits and street corner meetings. National went for the 'tough on crime' approach; while Labour proposed a suite of… 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
National Party launch: preview
The National Party launches its official election campaign today in Auckland. Demelza Leslie explains what's on the cards. Audio
Report - many victims don't understand they've suffered abuse
Ground breaking report on sexual violence suffered by students has found many do not understand what they've suffered is abuse. Audio
National Party faces questions over campaign slogan
The National Party faces questions over the use of its campaign slogan at the pre-election fiscal update. Audio
National's Chris Bishop eyes up Hutt South
The National MP, Chris Bishop, believes the marginal seat of Hutt South is his for the picking with a relative newcomer, Ginny Anderson, replacing Labour's Trevor Mallard as a candidate. Audio
Campaign day one - cheaper GP visits, free public transport
The National Party is offering $18 GP visits to community service card holders, the Greens free public transport for everyone under 19, and Labour commuter rail between Auckland and Tauranga. Video, Audio
Fifty-first Parliament closes with speeches, jibes, ukulele
MPs have wrapped up the Parliamentary term, giving their final speeches in a lively debate which also doubled as an early campaign platform. Early voting opens on September 11, with election day on… Video, Audio
Law passed to stop more Phillip John Smith-style prison breaks
A new law has been passed that aims to stop a repeat of the Phillip John Smith case, who broke out of prison, obtained a passport and managed to flee New Zealand for Brazil. RNZ political reporter… Audio
Youth justice group slams govt's boot camp plan
Youth justice lobby group Just Speak says the government's proposed year-long military boot camp plan for serious young offenders tells RNZ's Demelza Leslie the Waiouru Army camp will be just another… Audio
Opportunity Party launches its election campaign
Gareth Morgan's Opportunities party has officially launched its election campaign promising to change the political landscape by getting rid of the old guard. Video, Audio