Election 17
Election 2017 leaders interview: Jacinda Ardern
With relentless questions about Labour's tax policies and fiscal plan it hasn't been all plain sailing for the new Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern. But in less than six weeks since replacing Andrew… Audio
NZ First candidate pledges to scrap Waitangi Tribunal
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he has no idea why candidate Kym Koloni has promised the party will scrap the Waitangi Tribunal and remove all treaty references from laws. He says that is… Audio
Northland GP Lance O'Sullivan backs two-for-one Mana vote
The outspoken Northland doctor Lance O'Sullivan is backing Mana's two-for-one campaign for the Te Tai Tokerau electorate. Mana leader Hone Harawira is trying to win back the seat he lost to Labour's… Audio
Hone Harawira's last stand? Not if he can help it
The tussle for Te Tai Tokerau this election has two old rivals shaping up for the seat: Mana's Hone Harawira versus Labour's Kelvin Davis.
Mana and Māori Party relationship strong, but no merger yet
The Mana Movement and Māori Party say a merger of the two sides is a possibility, but not until after the election.
National pledges to add $10k to HomeStart
The National Party is promising to increase financial assistance to people buying their first house.
Greens want to replace Emissions Trading Scheme
The Green Party wants to replace the Emissions Trading Scheme with a fund that would return dividends of up to $250 per person each year.
Beyond the Beehive: Christchurch
In the Beyond the Beehive series, The Wireless journalist Max Towle explores the big issues for Christchurch youth ahead of this month's election. Audio
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
Hectic pace of election campaign rattles on
Another weekend closer to the election, another weekend of new policies, mall visits and street corner meetings. National went for the 'tough on crime' approach; while Labour proposed a suite of… Audio
Where's Winston: Super stuff-ups & inside the leaders debates
In our ninth Caucus, it's all about Winston - his Super spin, bottom lines and how he chooses coalition partners. But it's also about the scrap for the family vote and what it's really like behind the… Audio
Health and housing top issues for Pasifika
Community leaders in Porirua speak out about the issues most important to Pasifika people as New Zealand heads towards its general election on September 23. Audio
Go Ahead Caller - Ser 7, Ep 3 by Paul Casserly & Ben Uffindell
Helen Clark has some advice for Jacinda, and Gareth explodes. Audio
Caucus: Everybody was PREFU fighting, Dunne dusted and when minor parties attack
This week, Lisa, Tim and Guyon on how PREFU has changed the campaign, how Dunne's departure may signal a changing of the generations, and how the minor parties want to change the conversation. Audio
Dunne's done: United Future leader to quit Parliament
Peter Dunne says a "shift in voter sentiment" shows it is time for him to stand aside after 33 years as Ōhāriu's MP. Video
