Election 2020
Minor parties make most of last campaign day in Auckland
The minor parties have crammed their diaries today to try and snag any remaining undecided voters.
There were ferry rides, fighting words, coffee making and even tears in the final hours of the… Audio
Election 2020: The final countdown on the campaign trail
It's the final countdown.. the last day of campaiging for political parties - the last chance to win any undecided voters.
At least 1.7 million people have already voted - that's almost half the… Audio
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 6: Ngā Matapae - Final Predictions
Our Haati Paati People - Shane Te Pou and Tau Henare, join Mihi Forbes and give us some great Māori political insights in the run up to the election and finally we're here! What are their final… Audio
Election 2020: Surge of Green support in latest political poll
There has been a surge in support for Greens in the latest 1 News Colmar Brunton political poll, which shows Labour needing their support to govern.
The poll shows Labour with 46 percent, National 31… Video, Audio
Wealth, weight, winners and the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard
Two days out, we hear surprise calls on wealth taxes and obesity and the Caucus crew debate the seats to watch, highs and lows, winners and losers. And we put our picks in an envelope. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern courts voters while fending off attacks
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern is accusing National of desperate politicking as Judith Collins again doubles down on her wealth tax attack line. Despite Ardern repeatedly ruling it out - Collins says a… Audio
Judith Collins appeals to bellwether seats
In the closing days of the election campaign, Judith Collins is desperately trying to turn National's prospects around, making a late notice visit to one of the country's bellwether seats. Her… Audio
Winston Peters returns to Tauranga in final campaign sprint
NZ First leader Winston Peters is on the final campaign sprint after a marathon tour of the whole country as he fights for his political survival, writes Jo Moir. Audio
Judith Collins' final week attacks 'bizarre', 'desperate' - pundits
Political commentators say Judith Collins' efforts to ramp up attacks against Labour in the final week of the election campaign appear to be an effort to shore up support from her party's base.
Judith Collins: 'I don't take chocolate biscuits to the negotiating table'
National's Judith Collins says voters can trust her when she pledges to rule out key elements of potential partner ACT's economic plan, but insists the same can't be said of Labour and a wealth tax.
Pacific tertiary students see mental health, living costs as election priorities
As Aotearoa New Zealand goes to the polls, RNZ takes a look at what could be improved in tertiary education, to get more Pasifika students through the door and attaining their educational aspirations.
Waiariki: Māori Party makes push for Rawiri Waititi in race with Labour's Tāmati Coffey
The Māori Party is throwing its weight behind its Waiariki candidate Rawiri Waititi, the nearest rival to Labour incumbent Tāmati Coffey.
Three years after the Morrinsville protest, farmers reveal if views have changed
This time last election 500 people in Jacinda Ardern's home town of Morrinsville protested the treatment of farmers. Andrew McRae talks to some who where there to find out if feelings have changed.
National's wealth tax claims rubbished by Labour, Greens
Judith Collins and National Party supporters have been far and wide today spreading word about her "Stop the Wealth Tax Day" mission, throughout Auckland.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 5: Ngā Tūru o te Wiki - Māori Standing in General Seats
It's the final week before voting closes - Our Party People look at Māori candidates who aren't standing in the seven Māori seats, there are a range of clever and competent Māori candidates running… Audio
Election 2020: Health and housing at the forefront for Pasifika people in Gisborne
The Pasifika community in Tairāwhiti Gisborne want to see more housing opportunities and better healthcare services from the incoming government.
Poll shows scarce support for Billy Te Kahika
The New Zealand Public Party leader Billy Te Kahika has almost no support in Te Tai Tokerau, according to the latest Māori TV Curia Market Research Poll.
Collins & Peters on thin ice as Ardern finds her feet
The New Zealand First Foundation in court, Judith Collins pays a price on Ponsonby Rd, Jacinda Ardern finds some form & a chance for Te Pati Maori. Video, Audio
Opinion: Sth Auckland candidates tread tricky cultural ground
Opinion - Richard Pamatatau says political actors courting votes on the South Auckland stage are caught at the slippery intersection between culture, identity, ethnicity and institutional party… Video
Auckland Central electorate polls show candidates close
The race for the hotly contested Auckland Central seat appears to be tightening.