Helen Clark and John Key went head-to-head, but by ignoring the big issue neither were able to offer a defining moment
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday October 15
Charges laid over canyoning tragedy; first TV leaders debate a fiesty contest; Sharemarket has best day in 20 years; Maori Party reveals economic plans; New Zealanders arrested in anti-spam crackdown; Southland councillor in shipwreck rescue; and more
Read MoreThe first leader's debate–the verdict
John Key showed he could master policy and presentation in tonight's debate, but he failed to master Helen Clark.
Read MoreThis year's interest-free student loans will be Housing
Clark hints that Labour will pin its re-election hopes on a new housing scheme for first home buyers
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 MoreLeaders' Debate – our preview and a sneak peek at the questions
Pundit picks which questions will be asked tonight and predicts which party will benefit most from the YouTube format. What are your picks?
Read MoreConfused polls
Just what has been moving the polls around this week?
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday October 14
Bank deposit guarantee could lead to problems; Labour promises universal student allowance; Louise Nicholas investigation cost $4 million; Wendy's to double NZ presence; Carisbrook Stadium on track; and more
Read MoreAnother wine winner
Our second winner has been drawn
Read MoreCan John Key become the Great Preparer?
Jon argues that 2008 is rife for preparatory leadership, but wonders whether National's small-target political strategy has blunted Jon Key's ability to deliver it.
Read MoreLabour and National: Crisis, what Crisis?
Labour calls for trust. National wants change. Now it’s cards-on-the table time – for both major parties – as the heat from the Wall Street burnout registers in Main Street, New Zealand.
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday October 13
Labour promises deposit guarantee and economic stimulus package; National demands change at campaign launch; Act and United Future launch campaigns; property prices down; beneficiaries get nothing from tax cuts; and more
Read MoreDesperation politics in the US is getting down, dirty... and racist
As the poll gap widens in the race for US President, the Republicans are showing signs of panic politics
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Saturday October 11
US and UK plan global action on financial crisis; shares plunge worldwide–again; Bangkok gripped by protests; Bomb kills Iraqi MP; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 10
European and Asian markets stabilize; central banks offer coordinated rate cuts; will credit crunch spur a wave of protectionism?; S. Korea and Japan to reopen security talks; snap election in Ukraine; and more
Read MoreShock new poll: Nat-Lab gap may be closing
Roy Morgan poll just released shows National down seven points and the Greens up
Read MoreGreen Party wants inquiry into Afghani detainee revelations
Defence minister Phil Goff should apologise for misleading the Foreign Affairs select committee, says the Greens' Keith Locke
Read MoreEconomic crisis? Blame America
The rest of the world has had its doubts about the American economy and its impact on us all long before Wall St began its recent meltdown
Read MoreTea and quips at Epsom candidates' debate
Rodney Hide dominates bloodless debate
Read MoreThis election is all about shoes
As markets tumble, will New Zealanders demand change to make a political flight to safety?
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