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A political commentator is warning the threat of a second election could deter people from casting a vote in the first place.

National has suggested a second election could be needed, if it fails to… Audio

With five days to go til the election, our political panelists discuss the campaign so far. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to… Audio

National is warning if it needs New Zealand First to form a government along with ACT there could be drawn out post-election negotiations, and the possibility of a second election, if it can't get a… Audio

The National Party has raising the prospect of a hung Parliament or even a second election, if voters don't deliver a clear National - ACT government.

A few weeks ago, National leader Christopher… Audio

Just under a week to go before polling day and National's raising the prospect of a hung Parliament or even a second election, if voters don't deliver a straight National - ACT government.

A few… Audio

It's the final week before the polls close, and joining us now for today's political spot is The Opportunities Party leader, Raf Manji. Audio

ACT Party wants to close demographic ministries like the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, and in this episode we're talking to community organizations who are concerned about this possibility and it's… Audio

Actor, comedian, broadcaster and author, Michael Palin, has documented the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry in latest book Great-Uncle Harry: A… Audio

In a 2023 election countdown special ‘Carcass’ brings you lively banter on where culture and politics is and isn’t meeting on the hustings. Audio

Andrew Scott is a political journalist who goes by the pen name of Otto English. His latest book, 'Fake Heroes: Ten False Icons and How they Altered the Course of History' dives into the hidden lives… Audio

This week political reporters seized on fresh figures showing the National Party overstated the benefits of its tax cut policy - and accused its leaders of misleading the public. Yet some of them had… Audio

The media have been a political football this year - and now some politicians are complaining the media are against them in this election. But hundreds of millions of dollars of public money is spent… Audio

TVNZ's multi-party debate this week illustrated key features of this election campaign: the minor parties' rising popularity, and the complicated role of NZ First. 

With polls they would need Winston… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Free at last, Chris Hipkins emerged from covid isolation today and back on the campaign trail for one last blitz. It's now close to a week until polling booths close and political parties are throwing… Video, Audio

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses politics in Vanuatu, the intriguing story of a pair of Chinese scam artists wanted to turn a radiation-soaked Pacific atoll into a future metropolis; France… Audio

Thousands of rural voters could miss out on their right to cast a ballot in next week's general election because hundreds of polling booths will be closed on election day.

More than 2,600 polling… Audio

The election is only eight days away.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been struck down with Covid, ACT and NZ First seem no closer to being friends and there are increased concerns about a volatile… Audio

Māori leaders from the six leading political parties battled it out over race, health, climate change and employment in a debate on Thursday night.  

The Hui's Māori Policy debate hosted by Julian… Audio

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins is back out on the campaign trail after completing his isolation at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

Reporter Emma Stanford was there as he walked free. Stanford spoke… Audio

The frosty relationship between potential coalition partners New Zealand First and the Act Party was on full display Thursday night in TVNZ's minor parties debate.

The latest polls predict National… Audio

Advocates are calling for New Zealand's voting system to better serve those with accessibility needs.

Deaf and blind people aren't able to vote privately or independently, relying on someone else to… Audio

To Belfast in Northern Ireland now - where Far North mayor Moko Tepania has been presented with an award naming him one of the world's top young politicians of 2023. Moko's a bit of a legend - he made… Audio

With just on a week until election day - and polls open for early voting, Nathan Rarere was joined by ACT Deputy leader Brooke van Velden. Audio

You've heard from the sheriffs, now it's the turn of the deputies. National's Deputy leader, Nicola Willis and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni. It's just over a week til the polls close and… Video, Audio

The number of people beating the crowds and advanced voting is lagging behind this time last election. But it's still early days, and in the South Auckland electorates of Panmure-Ōtāhuhu and Manurewa… Video, Audio

Meanwhile the acting Race Relations Commissioner is calling for respect and dignity to be maintained at a time when political tensions are high saying she's concerned there's been racist and classist… Video, Audio

The latest poll has prompted a former Prime Minister out of retirement, with Sir John Key urging voters to swing behind National, to prevent it having to work with New Zealand First. It comes as the… Audio