Election 2017
Gap between National, Labour-Greens less than 1 pct
With less than four weeks to the election, RNZ's Poll of Polls shows the gap between National and a Labour-Greens combination has shrunk to less than 1 percent. Audio
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
National out of touch on education - principals, teachers
Principals and teachers say the National Party is showing it is completely out of touch with schools, after it offered an education policy many school staff are saying could have fixed a lot more. Te… Audio
F-bombs, lipstick on pigs and the PM's pimples
New Zealand’s longest serving political leader suddenly signed off this week warning that superficial stuff seemed to be drowning out real political issues in the media. Week one of the election… Audio
Focus on Politics for 25 August 2017
The shocks just keep coming in this election campaign - the latest political leader to fall on their sword is the United Future leader and government ally, Peter Dunne. The other big news of the week… Audio
Greens want $700m light rail through Wellington to airport
The Green Party wants to spend the next decade building light rail to Wellington Airport. Greens transport spokeswoman, Julie-Anne Genter, joins us with the details. Audio
Another wild week in politics - Fran O'Sullivan, Bryce Edwards
It's been a week of more Jacindamania and tax talk. We're joined by commentators Fran O'Sullivan and Bryce Edwards for a review of the election campaign. Audio
What problems do young voters in Gisborne face?
In the latest episode of Beyond the Beehive, The Wireless journalist Max Towle asks young voters in Gisborne what problems they're facing. Video, Audio
Turbulent week in politics under review
It's been a turbulent week in the election campaign with Peter Dunne's departure and the pre-fiscal update. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson has been in the thick of it and joins us to review the… Audio
Dunne's departure forces re-evaluation in Ohariu
Peter Dunne's shock exit this week has forced both National and Labour to completely re-evaluate their strategies in the contest for the Ohariu electorate. Audio
Video: More Than a Pretty Face
Video - Do women belong in the House? Join RNZ's Megan Whelan for a panel discussion about young women in politics.
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
Battle lines drawn for Mallard's Hutt South mantle
Labour and National are going head-to-head for Hutt South as Trevor Mallard retires after more than two decades. Audio
Govt's books show one-off $2bn boost
Finance Minister Steven Joyce cautions that the higher-than-expected surplus will be followed by softer growth, leaving little room for tax cuts.
Beyond the Beehive: Voters' views in 'boom-town' Tauranga
Who has benefited from the economic growth in Tauranga, and who hasn't? In Beyond the Beehive, The Wireless journalist Max Towle finds it's one of the issues voters in the Bay of Plenty will consider… Video, Audio
Two cousins battle for Hauraki-Waikato electorate
The battle for the Hauraki-Waikato Maori seat this election is a contest between two cousins - Labour's Nanaia Mahuta and the Maori Party's Rahui Papa. Audio
Pre-election fiscal update shows state of NZ economy
The Government will open the books today which will give political parties an idea of what extra money they may have to spend on election campaign promises. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson… Audio
National latest political party to announce Manawatu Gorge plan
As the election draws nearer, politicians are sensing the potential to win votes with policies aimed at the critically-damaged Manawatu Gorge road. Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith and Robin Winter… Audio
Beyond the Beehive #3: What do Parnell, Otara voters want?
The Wireless stops off in Parnell and in Otara to check the pulse of the communities and finds out what election issues matter to locals the most. It's part three of election special 'Beyond the… Video, Audio