Campaign
Live cross to the Auckland 'Liberate the Lane' rally
Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio
Petition pushing to redress ovarian cancer imbalance
Jane Ludemann is spearheading a petition to Parliament asking for the development of ovarian cancer education campaigns for the public and health professionals, and is hopeful that, with enough… Audio
US correspondent: Trump's NZ Covid-19 comparison 'unbelievable'
Joe Biden has accepted his big challenge to defeat Donald Trump in this year's presidential election and bring the United States out of the darkness and towards the light. US correspondent Karen… Audio
Time appears to be running out for Donald Trump
The Trump campaign now has less than 100 days before election day to change a narrative that has seen president Donald Trump fail the leadership test during the pandemic. US correspondent Karen Kasler… Audio
US Correspondent: 'Presidency race picture troubling'
Elizabeth Warren quit the Democratic presidential race this week, leaving Joe Biden (77) and Bernie Sanders (78) as the last major contenders battling Donald Trump (73). Karen Kasler wonders when the… Audio
Success for fire safety campaign about bird life
A fire safety campaign designed to pull at the heartstrings appears to have struck a chord with new New Zealanders. Fire and Emergency's education campaign, launched last month, uses posters kiwi, tui… Audio
Justin Trudeau tipped to 'squeak back in' as Canadian PM
Canadians are heading to the polls as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeks a second term in office. Veteran public affairs columnist for The Globe and Mail, Lawrence Martin is picking Trudeau to gain… Audio
Greens back down on Simon Bridges attack ad
This afternoon the Greens tweeted a video that took aim at the National Party leader', by making fun of his distinctive accent, and his low polling. Video, Audio
Brazilians vote in fraught presidential election
About 147 million Brazilians are voting in a presidential election that's been described as the most polarising since the country returned to democracy three decades ago. The frontrunner was… Audio
Campaign to save Taranaki forest nears target
A crowd-funding campaign to save a block of pristine wetland forest in Taranaki is within a whisker of reaching its target. The Native Forest Restoration Trust is aiming to raise $500,000 to buy - and… Audio
James Blackwood: Saying 'bags not' to plastic
Campaigns on single-use plastic bags often target retailers but the Bags Not initiative is looking to change shoppers’ behaviour, as James Blackwood explains. Audio
Election 2017: Too close to call after surprising campaign
As a tumultuous campaign comes to a close, our final election panel share their thoughts on the last two months and what could happen on Saturday. Former Greens co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons, former… Audio
Election 2017: Stardust vs status quo on last campaign day
On the last day of campaigning we talk to our reporters who have been out in with the party leaders for the entire campaign. Whoever comes out on top in tomorrow's election, Bill English or Jacinda… Audio
Election 2017: A look back at twists, turns in campaign
Election day is just a day away. Tomorrow voters head to the polls after a campaign full of surprises. Alex Perrottet has reviewed the campaign. Audio
Ardern on Greens' turf at Labour launch
As Jacinda Ardern kicked off Labour's election campaign in front a 2,200-strong crowd, which included former Prime Minister Helen Clark, she waded deep into Greens territory, speaking about cleaning… Audio
Ardern says climate change aim not encroaching on Greens
The Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern is denying pushing into Green Party territory with a campaign launch speech focussing on tackling climate change, clean rivers and inequality. Audio
Labour ditches campaign slogans and billboards
Labour has ditched its eleciton campaign slogan and the billboards have started coming down as the party moves quickly to reshape its plans under its new leader Jacinda Ardern. Audio
New campaign aims to help rid Canterbury rugby of racial abuse
The Canterbury Rugby Union wants to put a stop to racial abuse in rugby and it's launched a campaign it hopes will help Christchurch leave behind its reputation as a white city. Audio
Growing a brand in a fickle digital world
Kelly Thompson is the ultimate multi-tasker. The former Wellington makeup artist and photographer is based in Melbourne and is best known for her beautiful fashion illustrations and personal style. Audio, Gallery
Political Reporters on the campaign trail
It's the last week of the campaign so how has the spying revelations gone down on the campaign trail. Audio