Election 2023
Scrutiny of candidates prompts pushback and claims of 'agendas'
Scrutiny of political parties' policies intensified this week - and so did the scrutiny of some candidates for seats in Parliament. When TVNZ reported some election candidates’ controversial past…
AudioAsian lawmakers eye greater representation in Parliament on back of list rankings
The next NZ Parliament could contain the largest-ever contingent of politicians with Asian heritage if current polling numbers hold steady over the final six weeks of the campaign.
The history of Asian representation in NZ's Parliament
From one MP in 1996 to eight in 2020, Asian lawmakers are steadily growing in number in the country's legislature.
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections. Audio
Money or the bag: Major parties crashing into the centre
National’s tax plan is a clever political document but raises questions about “heroic” numbers. We look at how much government spending doesn’t change and what’s up for grabs in coalition deals. Plus… Video, Audio
First-time Asian voters embrace New Zealand's democratic process
Approximately 200,000 residents nationwide are expected to vote for the first time in the upcoming election after receiving fast-track residency visas in 2021.
First, dissolve your Parliament
Before you can hold an election, a little polite brutality is required. First you must dissolve the current Parliament. No-one wants two parliaments at once do they?
First, dissolve your Parliament
Before you can hold an election, a little polite brutality is required. First you must dissolve the current Parliament. No-one wants two parliaments at once do they?
AudioDon't stop believing: ACT hits fawke in the road as Labour falls & National stalls
ACT endures scrutiny, Shane Jones impersonates Julie Andrews and we recall 1999, while Lacklustre Luxon and Ho Hum Hipkins fail to inspire. Video, Audio
Off or on? The debate over GST on fruit and veg
It's popular with the voters, but not with the experts. The Detail takes a closer look at the debate about Labour's GST plans. Audio
Off or on? The debate over GST on fruit and veg
It's popular with the voters, but not with the experts. The Detail takes a closer look at the debate about Labour's GST plans.
AudioCampaigns rev into gear over climate, dentalcare and cellphones
Get your teeth into the big announcements on climate change, cellphones and teeth. Caucus debates the BlackRock deal, China, free dentalcare affordability and teachers as the "phone police" Audio
Missing in Action: Kingmakers, popular leaders, tax policy & something to believe in
The election is just two months away. 10 weeks. 72 days. Caucus returns looking at what's distinct about this campaign - no kingmaker, missed opportunities, weaker majors and stronger minor parties,
…This is a party political slogan, brought to you by an ad man
As the political parties reveal their slogans for the election campaign, we look at who and what makes a catchphrase sing, Audio
This is a party political slogan, brought to you by an ad man
As the political parties reveal their slogans for the election campaign, we look at who and what makes a catchphrase sing,
AudioPolitical commentators Gareth Hughes & Tim Hurdle
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle join Kathryn to talk about the latest poll which has the Greens taking a major hit and National and Act able to govern alone. Audio
The questions over government contractors and consultants
Government spending on consultants and contractors is back in the news - but what are they actually paid to do? Audio
The questions over government contractors and consultants
Government spending on consultants and contractors is back in the news - but what are they actually paid to do?
AudioMinor parties: Will they have a major impact?
Newsroom's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch join The Detail to size up the minor parties as election year gets underway. Audio
Minor parties: Will they have a major impact?
Newsroom's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch join The Detail to size up the minor parties as election year gets underway.
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