Election 2017
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
Roads to re-election? English on National's new policy
The election campaign is gathering momentum with National's promise at the weekend to build 10 new highways or "roads of national significance" if re-elected. Prime MInister Bill English joins us to… Audio
Ardern on Greens' turf at Labour launch
As Jacinda Ardern kicked off Labour's election campaign in front a 2,200-strong crowd, which included former Prime Minister Helen Clark, she waded deep into Greens territory, speaking about cleaning… Audio
Ardern says climate change aim not encroaching on Greens
The Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern is denying pushing into Green Party territory with a campaign launch speech focussing on tackling climate change, clean rivers and inequality. Audio
Green Party takes massive hit in latest poll
The Green Party has plunged below the crucial 5 percent threshold it needs to return to Parliament. Bryce Edwards joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Politicians taunt each other in last Parliament session before election
MPs have been slinging barbs across the house as the 51st Parliament holds its final session before rising for the general election. Audio
PM hopes trans-Tasman spat short-lived
The Prime Minister says he hopes New Zealand Australia relations will soon be back on an even keel after the citizenship furore across the ditch. Audio
Electoral Commission targets youth vote via social media
The Electoral Commission has enlisted a 21-year-old social media star to help persuade younger voters to head to the polls. Electoral Commission chief electoral officer Alicia Wright told Morning… Audio
Military camp scheme 'has never been tried before' - PM
Bill English says National's plan to send young offenders to a military camp is a new approach and not a boot camp. Audio
Greens recycle 2014 election slogan
The Green Party has recycled its 2014 election slogan 'Love New Zealand' as it re-launches this year's campaign.
PM pledges to send young criminals to military camp
National is promising to send hardened youth criminals to a training academy at the Waiouru Military Camp.
