It's deja vu all over again as the Emissions Trading Scheme is placed on hold so that National, Act and their business supporters consider the merits of alternatives... again
Read MoreIt's a giddy time... for now
National is enjoying the onset of what should be a long honeymoon. Are there any black clouds looming?
Read MoreOne smart, tough Kiwi rooster
Helen Clark, consummate international performer, leaves big shoes for John Key to fill as he heads to Peru's APEC as her successor
Read MoreClark and Cullen have won the war, regardless of Saturday's battle
While the outcome of the election hangs in limbo for a few more days, one thing is sure – Labour is fighting desperately against a mood for a change which has been entrenched for many months
Read MoreDunne for PM
Peter Dunne's cosying up with National is less ideological and more a practical reality of minor party survival, plus more poll analysis
Read MoreCool heads prevail on the back nine
As we approach the last fortnight, it's gun-to-the-head time in our election. With Labour's private polling suggesting it's closer than we think, the test for Helen Clark and John Key will whether they can keep a cool head
Read MoreTa Da! It's Super Politics
Starting with the campaign launches, the momentum of the campaign has shifted sharply. Labour has seized the initiative, but can its surge last through to voting day?
Read MoreThe solution to the TV debates row: Follow America
Clark and Key aren't arrogant, they'd just rather campaign than debate
Read MoreWinston Peters: Still this election's enigma
Owen Glenn's mis-steps have given the New Zealand First leader a lifeline. But Helen Clark may just be the one to grab it
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