Election 2017
Greens want gender on payroll reporting
The Green Party wants businesses to be forced to include genders on their payroll reports to try and eliminate the gender pay gap. Video, Audio
New election poll out today
The panellists give their take on what they expect from the new Colmar Brunton poll out today and what tonight's leader's debate in Christchurch will hold as we inch closer to the election. Audio
Drug Foundation concerns about testing
The Drug Foundation has raised concerns about the National Party policy on young beneficiaries being drug tested. The $72 million four-year plan to increase support for unemployed young people was… Audio
Principals rubbish National's prefab classroom claim
National leader Bill English described 3700 prefab classrooms as "modern learning environments", but principals are rubbishing the party's claims that school property is in the best shape ever. Audio
Hedging rises for businesses with election jitters
Businesses are protecting themselves from election jitters with a rise in foreign exchange hedging activity. Audio
Human rights for gangs
Paula Bennett says criminals have fewer human rights. So will National's new policy for tackling methamphetamine encroach on gang member's rights? Audio
Budget mud-slinging ahead of the leader's debate
Economics journalist Bernard Hickey breaks down Stephen Joyce's claim that the Labour Party has a 11 billion dollar hole in its budget, ahead of the second leader's debate. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton
A review of where the parties are at halfway through this extended campaign, and a look ahead at tonight's Newshub Leaders Debate. Audio
Pop-up salon offers haircuts for political debate
Political Cuts is back! The pop-up five day event in Wellington, is all about getting young people excited about politics. Featuring chatty salon stylists, and questionable coiffures, it's sure to… Audio, Gallery
Focus on Politics for 1 September 2017
Another week on the campaign trail and another big story. The New Zealand First leader is claiming he's the victim of a National Party leak, after personal information about his superannuation payment… Audio
2017 Election countdown
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson on the the first major TV election debate and the latest polling. Audio
Who won first round? Josie Pagani, Bill Ralston discuss
The last five days have featured political intrigue, big spending election pledges, a shock poll result and a closely-fought leaders debate between Bill English and Jacinda Ardern. With us to discuss… Audio
Labour ahead in poll before first leaders' debate - analysis
Last night's TVNZ Colmar-Brunton poll saw Labour ahead of National for the first time in twelve years. Soon after, the National and Labour leaders faced off for their first debate, going blow for blow… 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
NZ First's plans for Northport
The panel discusses Winston Peters plan to move container operations from the Ports of Auckland if his party is in a position of influence after the election Audio
Nearly 250,000 young Kiwis yet to enrol
Young voters tell us why they have enrolled to vote, and we ask why so many others have not. Audio
Political short thoughts from young voters
Young voters explain the issues that are most important to them this election. Audio
How important are TV leader's debates?
United Future leader, Peter Dunne tells us what works and what doesn't when it comes to television leaders debates. TVNZ's debate is on tonight, featuring Bill English and Jacinda Ardern. Audio
Gerry Brownlee heckled during Christchurch debate
The former Christchurch Rebuild Minister fronted for what's believed to be his first and only political debate this campaign. Video, Audio
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
