Bill English
Bill English defends National's HomeStart boost plan
National is pledging to double the HomeStart grant to $20,000. Leader Bill English joins us to discuss the policy. Audio
National offers first home-buyers extra leg-up
The National Party has announced it would double the grants it gives to first home buyers who meet the homestart criteria, if it is re-elected to power. Leader Bill English says a couple on the… Audio
Party leaders' favourite bands revealed
It's probably not going to influence anyone's vote, but we love finding out what our politicians are listening to. Video
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Labour announces climate change policy
Climate change was a big topic at The Press debate last night and Jacinda Ardern has unveiled Labour's goal to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Audio
One hungry child is too many - Bill English
The National Party leader was asked to respond to Checkpoint's story that revealed 15 out of a class of 26 children at Kingsford Primary had turned up to school with nothing for lunch. Video, Audio
Mind the generation gap as new poll arrives
Power Play - A focused and feisty third debate took place as updated polling had Labour slowly pulling away from National, writes Jane Patterson.
Third leaders' debate a feisty affair
Bill English has likened Labour leader Jacinda Ardern to "stardust", saying the excitement around her as a new leader won't last forever. But Ms Ardern was quick to respond during the third leaders'… Audio
Election drag race shifts up another gear
New Zealand's tightest election race in years shifted up a gear last night with the most animated leaders debate yet between National's Bill English and his fast rising challenger Labour's Jacinda… Audio
The truth hole, debates in the dock & what a government looks like
In the 10th episode of Caucus, the podcast team discuss why both National and Labour seem to be having trouble with their sums, and why it's time to ask the minor parties what they really want. Audio
Jacinda Ardern vs Bill English - analysis
The second leaders debate saw some strong hits from both Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National's Bill English. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins us to review the event. Audio
Second leaders debate livelier, more hostile
National leader Bill English and Labour leader Jacinda Ardern went head to head for their second, and more aggressive, debate last night. The two argued and interrupted each other over housing, wages… Audio
English pledges to lift 100k children out of poverty
National leader Bill English has committed to lifting 100,000 children out of poverty should his party win a fourth term. Mr English made the pledge in last night's Newshub leader's debate, taking on… Audio
Leaders' debate: The greatest hits
Analysis - The second leaders' debate saw some zingers from Jacinda Ardern and Bill English - and from moderator Patrick Gower. Susan Strongman looks back at the punches that weren't pulled.
Bennett's 'fewer human rights' call a mistake - English
National has announced new policies, which in their own words will 'crack down on gangs and drugs'.The plan involves spending $82 million over four years to stop gang activity and the supply of… Audio
The Art of Rod Emmerson
In the past few weeks New Zealand Herald Editorial Cartoonist Rod Emmerson has been racing to keep up with the rapidly changing pre-election political scene. While coming up with a cartoon portrayal… Audio, Gallery
Leaders launch themselves back on campaign trail after debate
After a hard-fought showdown in the Leader's Debate last night, Bill English and Jacinda Ardern headed out to talk to students in Northland and Auckland today. Video, Audio
Labour, National leaders head to head in first debate
Tax, water and housing concerns were all debated at length by Bill English and Jacinda Ardern in last night's TVNZ leaders debate. The debate came just an hour after shock 1 News Colmar Brunton poll… Audio
A day on the trail with Bill English
Campaigning is natural to National Party leader Bill English - he's been doing it since 1990. But this is only his second time campaigning as the leader. Demelza Leslie follows him for a day. Video, Audio
English vs Ardern prepare for first televised debate
The leaders of both major parties will face off tonight in their first ever debate outside Parliament. Video, Audio
Relentlessly positive vs relentlessly dissatisfied
Opinion - Ahead of the first debate between Bill English and Jacinda Ardern, Jon Johansson advises the combatants on how to play to their strengths.
