Labour gets support from league stars
Labour gets support from league stars
National's use of Michael Jones and Va'aiga Tuigamala to boost its campaign in South Auckland has angered the rugby league community, Labour leader Helen Clark said today.
Election 2008
One final campaign sprint for Key
One final campaign sprint for Key
National leader John Key has embarked on a whistle-stop tour of the country that will see him blitz eight towns and cities in two final days of furious campaigning.
Labour denies link to leaked tapes
Labour denies link to leaked tapes
Labour and National are in a political tit-for-tat exchange over who is behind the secretly recorded comments by National's deputy leader Bill English at a cocktail function in August.
Polite leaders provide insights in final debate
Polite leaders provide insights in final debate
Prime Minister Helen Clark and National Party leader John Key were politeness personified last night when they participated in the final Television New Zealand leaders' debate of the 2008 election campaign.
Clark, Key congratulate Obama
Clark, Key congratulate Obama
Prime Minister Helen Clark and National's leader John Key were quick to congratulate Barack Obama when he won the US presidential election.
Greens optimistic about election results
Greens optimistic about election results
A relaxed Green co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons told an Auckland audience today that the party is looking good for Saturday's general election.
Clark concerned Nats to target universal subsidies
Clark concerned Nats to target universal subsidies
Labour leader Helen Clark says she believes National will cut universal subsidies in several areas in an attempt to reprioritise public service spending to pay for its election promises.
Peters' loss would be Nats' gain
Peters' loss would be Nats' gain
New Zealand First's prospects of staying alive on Saturday aren't looking good.
Maori voting switch will hurt Labour
Maori voting switch will hurt Labour
Maori and Polynesian voters in South Auckland appear to be abandoning Labour in large numbers
Jobs may be kept for Kiwis
Jobs may be kept for Kiwis
Prime Minister Helen Clark says if the economic downturn bites hard, the large number of short-term work permits issued to foreign workers plugging gaps in the workforce would not be renewed.
Key abandons walkabout to avoid Peters
Key abandons walkabout to avoid Peters
National Party leader John Key pulled out of a scheduled walkabout at a Tauranga shopping centre today to avoid the possibility of running into a gate-crashing Winston Peters.
Govt gives extra $3m to Plunket
Govt gives extra $3m to Plunket
The Government has announced an extra $3 million a year for Plunket so it can handle more child health checks.
Labour open to Maori Party in ministerial roles
Labour open to Maori Party in ministerial roles
Labour has ramped up its bid to woo the Maori Party with leader Helen Clark opening the door to its MPs holding ministerial roles in a future government.
Candidates warm to debate issues
Candidates warm to debate issues
Questioning the science behind global warming could be considered a strategic blunder during an environmental debate.
Maori Party calls for $500 Christmas present for poor
Maori Party calls for $500 Christmas present for poor
The Maori Party is suggesting a $500 tax free payment to pensioners and poverty-stricken families with children to help them get through the Christmas period.
Splitting ticks an option for Southern voters
Splitting ticks an option for Southern voters
Voters throughout most of the South Island are able to consider the merits of strategic voting as they weigh their options about which boxes to tick on Saturday.
Greens urge NZers to meet challenges
Greens urge NZers to meet challenges
New Zealanders cannot afford to "go into our shells" on climate change issues during the economic crisis, Green Party MP Keith Locke says.
MP confident despite poor polls
MP confident despite poor polls
Te Tai Tonga MP Mahara Okeroa has been labelled a sitting duck, with Maori Party rookie candidate Rahui Katene polling higher than him, but despite this he rates his prospects this election "positively".
Greens say no to Peters as Minister
Greens say no to Peters as Minister
Green Party co-leader Russel Norman today ruled out his party sitting around a Cabinet table with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
Police not charging NZ First
Police not charging NZ First
Police have completed their investigation into New Zealand First Party donations and found no offence was committed.