Election 2017
Dunne trailing in Ōhāriu electorate race - poll
A poll in the crucial Ōhāriu electorate has the incumbent MP, United Future leader Peter Dunne, well behind.
Labour pledges to scrap pay equity bill
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has pledged to scrap the pay equity bill and start again if the party is elected to government.
Māori Party says 'we can be the change-makers'
The Māori Party is pitching itself as a potential king-maker in the upcoming election, saying it's open to supporting either National or Labour.
Govt pledges third of govt-owned vehicles to be electric by 2021
The Prime Minister has announced a third of government-owned vehicles will be electric by 2021.
National's donations surge after Ardern's promotion
The National party has also experienced a surge in donations after the Labour party appointed a new leader, National's campaign manager says.
TOP launches election campaign: 'We're the new kids on the block'
The Opportunities Party has officially launched its election campaign in Wellington, with a promise to change the political landscape by getting rid of the old guard.
I will remember Metiria Turei differently
Opinion - Will the benefit and electoral fraud allegations be what's recorded in the history books? It's the story's handling that'll stick with me, Stephanie Rodgers writes.
Doctors says politicians must act to help poor stay healthy
Politicians must take urgent action to improve the health of less advantaged groups in society, especially children, doctors say. The call comes from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in a… Audio
Greens' tough week 'entirely recoverable' - Shaw
The Green Party is in "a bit of a tough spot" after Metiria Turei's resignation and a dip in the polls, but can recover, its leader says. Audio
James Shaw has to cover 'a lot of ground' as sole Greens leader
The Green Party lost control of the narrative after Metiria Turei's admission of benefit fraud, RNZ political reporter Mei Heron tells us. Audio
Do the Greens risk dipping below five percent?
Commentators Ben Thomas and Mike Williams review the past week in politics and discuss whether the Green Party risks dropping below five percent of the vote. Audio
Labour's irrigation charge about 1c per 1000L - David Parker
Under Labour's water policy, the cost to the economy would be less than $500 million, Labour environmental spokesperson David Parker tells us Audio
Horticulture industry reacts to Labour's water royalty plan
The Labour Party will face stern questioning from the horticulture industry about its proposal to put a royalty charge on water. Other industries targeted by Labour's policy on water are also lining… Audio
Labour up in polls as Greens in turmoil
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the latest turmoil in the Greens and in the polls. Audio
Greens will bounce back in polls - James Shaw
After a drop in the polls for the Greens followed by co-leader Metiria Turei's resignation, co-leader James Shaw told Susie Ferguson the party will bounce back. Audio
Jump for Labour, slump for Greens - UMR poll explained
The latest political polls show Labour has jumped to 33 percent, while the Greens have dropped to eight percent. UMR pollster Stephen Mills joins us to discuss the changes. Audio
MPs react to shock resignation of Metiria Turei
MPs from across the political spectrum were caught unaware by the shock resignation of Green co-leader Metiria Turei. RNZ political reporter Mei Heron reports. Audio
Environmentalists conflicted on Turei's resignation
A decision that came a too late, or a witchhunt by the male, pale and stale? Environmentalists gathered at a conference had varied reactions when Metiria Turei quit as Green Party co-leader on… Audio
Victims deserve better than Turei's poorly played hand
Opinion - Metiria Turei said the scrutiny of her family was a major decision behind stepping down as co-leader today. What else did she expect, asks Finlay Macdonald.
Opponents fire parting shots at Turei
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged outgoing Green co-leader Metiria Turei's "enormous contribution", while opponents have said her departure was "inevitable" and should have happened long…
