Election 2020
The Elevator Pitch: David Seymour on holding politicians to account
In today's Elevator Pitch, ACT leader David Seymour says he doesn't support splashing the cash, and crushes on a Scooby Snack-loving cartoon. Video
Leader interviews: Greens 'defied history for smaller political parties'
Watch - The Green Party is heading into the election with "no bottom lines", but first have to secure a place in the next Parliament. Video
The Elevator Pitch: James Shaw on who he'd fight for
Video - Green Party Co-leader James Shaw finds himself in a tiff with another leader and pushes his priorities for the party. Video
Unfair tax rules not helped by Labour or National's promises
Opinion - Both our major political party's tax promises lock in existing unfairness in New Zealand's tax system, writes Jonathan Barrett.
Timid tax, debating debates and say hello to Kinder Collins
Labour's tax policy is tentative, but is it also 'right for right now'? And is it negotiable? Judith Collins' policy releases point to less Crusher, more Kinder. Plus, how to mess up TV debates and… Audio
The naughty prefect and the 'single source of truth'
Greens leader James Shaw has been under the cosh for his Green School decision, but what's going on behind the scenes and will it cost votes? Social media rears it's sulky head, vaccination lies and… Audio
Lockdown let-downs, leg-ups & two swing seats
As Auckland struggles through a "tricky" extended lockdown, who are the political winners & losers? We debate covid fatigue, who's won from the wage subsidies (hint: not women) and two up-for-grabs… Audio
MPs to focus on Government accountability over legislation
Parliament’s only function is to make laws but MPs meeting this week are focusing on Government accountability instead Audio
MPs to focus on Government accountability over legislation
Parliament’s only function is to make laws but MPs meeting this week are focusing on Government accountability instead
AudioElection date shift: Ardern's move seen as 'clever'
Analysis - Has the election been saved from becoming another victim of Covid-19? The issue of when to hold the election had come under serious scrutiny, writes Bryce Edwards.
The History of NZ's Constitutional Crises
Earlier this week, NZ avoided a constitutional crisis. There was a possibility that NZ First could withdraw confidence in the Government if the election date was not moved. The election was moved and… Audio
Test fail: Is Labour bordering on trouble?
Parties try to look tough as border policies are rolled out, Labour fails its testing test and what are the implications of delaying the election? Audio
Māori voters anxious for Electoral Commission to get it right
A Māori electoral expert wants assurances workers at voting booths will be properly trained in how the Māori roll works after mistakes at the last election.
'Didn't that escalate quickly?'
What impact will the return of Covid in the community have on Election 2020? Plus Gerry Brownlee's conspiracies, Labour's Ardern-astic launch, and Merv & Mellow in Auckland Central Audio
Pacific at centre of first NZ election debate
New Zealand's election season kicked off proper in Wellington last night as debate fired up over a Pacific travel bubble. Audio
This election is brought to you by the letter C
Caucus returns for Election 2020 talking about the state of the parties, Covid debt and problems with our political culture. Audio
The super-sized election - what those other two voting options are all about
New Zealanders are about to vote on two of the most polarising social issues of our time - how much do you know about the cannabis and end of life referendums? Audio
The super-sized election - what those other two voting options are all about
New Zealanders are about to vote on two of the most polarising social issues of our time - how much do you know about the cannabis and end of life referendums?
AudioIf ACT got five percent of vote, who would get into Parliament?
Last night's One News Colmar Brunton Poll saw the ACT party sitting pretty on five percent. It's the highest poll result in more than a decade.
And with news leader David Seymour could bring five new… Audio
We're Coming Back
The election's getting close and that can only mean one thing… Caucus is coming back. Presented by Guyon Espiner, Lisa Owen, Tim Watkin and Scott Campbell. Audio