Election 2017
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
Poverty, homelessness main issues in Tāmaki Makaurau
Candidates in Auckland's Tāmaki Makaurau electorate are getting a clear message from voters they are looking for someone who can solve housing, homelessness and poverty come election day. Audio
Policy treats, super sagas - election turmoil continues
The election campaign's contest of ideas and policy is at risk of being overshadowed by political intrigue. Fresh twists in the Winston Peters superannuation affair and Prime Minister Bill English's… Audio
National leaving NZ infrastructure in deficit - Grant Robertston
National is criticising Labour for its spending promises, saying it will double New Zealand's debt. But Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson says the National government has not left the… Audio
N Korea a reason to keep debt down - Steven Joyce
Steven Joyce says Labour's fiscal policy would dump National's planned tax cuts, increase spending and almost double the debt. He tells Morning Report with global uncertainties like North Korea and… Audio
Peters accuses National of character assassination
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he's the victim of a National Party dirty tricks campaign after it emerged in the media he'd had to pay money back after being paid superannuation at the… Audio
Greens to ban plastic bags, packaging in new policy
The Green Party has announced its environmental policy and is clamping down on plastic waste by banning plastic bags and packaging. The policy also includes a refund scheme for drink containers, and a… Audio