SECTIONS

election 2008

NewsMay 20

Anderton pushes strategy angle

Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton disagrees a vote for his party will be a wasted vote and says voters should see it as a strategic vote for Labour.
Anderton pushes strategy angle
Anderton pushes strategy angle
DunedinSeptember 27

Poll shows two-horse race

Dunedin city councillor Dave Cull appears to be leading a two-horse race with Mayor Peter Chin in the battle for the city's top job.
NationalMay 9

Broadband priority but roads miss out

State highways in the South Island would be all but ignored under the National Party, but a broadband system would instead bridge the "tyranny of distance" for cities such as Dunedin, National Party MP Maurice Williamson said yesterday.
Broadband priority but roads miss out
Broadband priority but roads miss out
NationalMarch 11

Election candidate refuses to submit expenses

A candidate who stood for the Human Rights Party in last year's general election is refusing to submit his campaign expenses and says he is waiting to be arrested.
NationalNovember 12

Key to form government in 8 days

National Party leader John Key hopes to form the next government within eight days.
Key to form government in 8 days
Key to form government in 8 days
NationalNovember 12

Nats and ACT reach agreement

National and ACT have reached an agreement which gives incoming prime minister John Key the votes he needs to form a government.
Nats and ACT reach agreement
Nats and ACT reach agreement
NationalNovember 12

Hard work begins for new Govt

The task of forming an inclusive government yesterday became easier for Prime Minister-elect John Key after concessions from Act New Zealand and the Maori Party that they would talk to National without any set bottom-line positions.
Hard work begins for new Govt
Hard work begins for new Govt
NationalNovember 12

Labour considers leadership options

Health Minister David Cunliffe is expected to be pressured to stand as leader of the Labour Party when New Zealand's oldest political party prepares for life without outgoing Prime Minister Helen Clark.
Labour considers leadership options
Labour considers leadership options
NationalNovember 11

Nats give leader ovation

Parliament's new National MPs attended their first caucus meeting today with some looking nervous and others looking positively ecstatic.
NationalNovember 10

Key would have resigned rather than work with Winston

National Party leader John Key says he would have conceded defeat on Saturday night if the election results had shown New Zealand First holding the balance of power.
NationalNovember 10

Key and Hide plan new govt

Negotiations to form the next government have begun with Prime Minister elect John Key entering talks with ACT leader Rodney Hide.
Key and Hide plan new govt
Key and Hide plan new govt
NationalNovember 10

Dunne set to take ministerial role

United Future's Peter Dunne looks set to take a ministerial role outside of Cabinet in John Key's National led-Government.
NationalNovember 10

Use Sir Roger's expertise, says Roundtable

The new National Party-led government should draw on the expertise of Sir Roger Douglas, according to the New Zealand Business Roundtable.
NationalNovember 9

Hide prepares for biggest meeting of career

After a call late last night from National Party leader and incoming Prime Minister John Key, ACT leader Rodney Hide is preparing for one of the biggest meetings of his political career.
Hide prepares for biggest meeting of career
Hide prepares for biggest meeting of career
NewsNovember 9

Spouses of party heads escape the glare

"Bronagh Key - who?" many will ask.
Spouses of party heads escape the glare
Spouses of party heads escape the glare
NewsNovember 9

Party vote crucial

The party vote is the most important vote for Saturday's election and that is why electors should carefully consider their preferences when casting their vote on Saturday.
NewsNovember 9

Voters think National are best on economy

Voters see National as best qualified to steer New Zealand through troubled economic times, a Herald-DigiPoll survey says. Labour had been touting itself as providing strong and proven leadership as the world economy stumbles, but its message appeared to have not hit home.
Voters think National are best on economy
Voters think National are best on economy
NationalNovember 9

Leaders save best for last

Mark Sainsbury tried to sound casual. "Do you believe in God?" he asked.
Leaders save best for last
Leaders save best for last
NationalNovember 9

Key calls Labour supporter 'an idiot'

National leader John Key was drowned out by Labour supporters in Christchurch today at a lunchtime rally in Cathedral Square.
NationalNovember 9

Campaigning Key greeted by scuffles

Scuffling between National and Labour supporters forced National leader John Key to change his plans in Palmerston North today.
Campaigning Key greeted by scuffles
Campaigning Key greeted by scuffles
NationalNovember 9

South Dunedin result will be watched closely

The Labour and National parties will be keeping a close watch on the outcome in Dunedin South tomorrow, as the result will provide a major indication of how the fortunes of both parties have fared in the election.
South Dunedin result will be watched closely
South Dunedin result will be watched closely
NationalNovember 9

Douglas out after talk with Lange, says Key

National leader John Key has revealed a conversation with former Labour prime minister David Lange was instrumental in his decision to rule out ACT founder Roger Douglas from a future National-led cabinet.
NewsNovember 9

Leaders cast votes as record turnout picked

Party leaders have cast their votes in today's general election in what could be a record turnout.
NationalNovember 9

Goff likely Clark replacement

Senior Labour cabinet minister Phil Goff is likely to take over the leadership of the party with Annette King as his deputy.
NationalNovember 9

Parker concedes Waitaki to Dean

Labour's Waitaki candidate David Parker said it was always going to be an impossible task to win the electorate vote.