Anderton pushes strategy angle
Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton disagrees a vote for his party will be a wasted vote and says voters should see it as a strategic vote for Labour.
Election 2008
Poll shows two-horse race
Poll shows two-horse race
Dunedin city councillor Dave Cull appears to be leading a two-horse race with Mayor Peter Chin in the battle for the city's top job.
Broadband priority but roads miss out
Broadband priority but roads miss out
State highways in the South Island would be all but ignored under the National Party, but a broadband system would instead bridge the "tyranny of distance" for cities such as Dunedin, National Party MP Maurice Williamson said yesterday.
Election candidate refuses to submit expenses
Election candidate refuses to submit expenses
A candidate who stood for the Human Rights Party in last year's general election is refusing to submit his campaign expenses and says he is waiting to be arrested.
Key to form government in 8 days
Key to form government in 8 days
National Party leader John Key hopes to form the next government within eight days.
Nats and ACT reach agreement
Nats and ACT reach agreement
National and ACT have reached an agreement which gives incoming prime minister John Key the votes he needs to form a government.
Hard work begins for new Govt
Hard work begins for new Govt
The task of forming an inclusive government yesterday became easier for Prime Minister-elect John Key after concessions from Act New Zealand and the Maori Party that they would talk to National without any set bottom-line positions.
Labour considers leadership options
Labour considers leadership options
Health Minister David Cunliffe is expected to be pressured to stand as leader of the Labour Party when New Zealand's oldest political party prepares for life without outgoing Prime Minister Helen Clark.
Nats give leader ovation
Nats give leader ovation
Parliament's new National MPs attended their first caucus meeting today with some looking nervous and others looking positively ecstatic.
Key would have resigned rather than work with Winston
Key would have resigned rather than work with Winston
National Party leader John Key says he would have conceded defeat on Saturday night if the election results had shown New Zealand First holding the balance of power.
Key and Hide plan new govt
Key and Hide plan new govt
Negotiations to form the next government have begun with Prime Minister elect John Key entering talks with ACT leader Rodney Hide.
Dunne set to take ministerial role
Dunne set to take ministerial role
United Future's Peter Dunne looks set to take a ministerial role outside of Cabinet in John Key's National led-Government.
Use Sir Roger's expertise, says Roundtable
Use Sir Roger's expertise, says Roundtable
The new National Party-led government should draw on the expertise of Sir Roger Douglas, according to the New Zealand Business Roundtable.
Hide prepares for biggest meeting of career
Hide prepares for biggest meeting of career
After a call late last night from National Party leader and incoming Prime Minister John Key, ACT leader Rodney Hide is preparing for one of the biggest meetings of his political career.
Spouses of party heads escape the glare
Spouses of party heads escape the glare
"Bronagh Key - who?" many will ask.
Party vote crucial
Party vote crucial
The party vote is the most important vote for Saturday's election and that is why electors should carefully consider their preferences when casting their vote on Saturday.
Voters think National are best on economy
Voters think National are best on economy
National Party leader John Key
Voters see National as best qualified to steer New Zealand through troubled economic times, a Herald-DigiPoll survey says.
Labour had been touting itself as providing strong and proven leadership as the world economy stumbles, but its message appeared to have not hit home.
Douglas out after talk with Lange, says Key
Douglas out after talk with Lange, says Key
National leader John Key has revealed a conversation with former Labour prime minister David Lange was instrumental in his decision to rule out ACT founder Roger Douglas from a future National-led cabinet.
Leaders save best for last
Leaders save best for last
Mark Sainsbury tried to sound casual. "Do you believe in God?" he asked.
Campaigning Key greeted by scuffles
Campaigning Key greeted by scuffles
Scuffling between National and Labour supporters forced National leader John Key to change his plans in Palmerston North today.