Election 2008

    Clark puts faith in Auckland voters

    Prime Minister Helen Clark on Newstalk ZB

    Clark puts faith in Auckland voters

    Prime Minister Helen Clark on Newstalk ZB Given the polls some may think it would take an act of God to see Labour re-elected but Prime Minister Helen Clark is not counting on a higher power -- she's keeping faith in the voters in Auckland. Miss Clark is counting on "heartland" votes, people in Auckland, to get out and vote tomorrow.

    Final debate sets off few fireworks

    Helen Clark and John Key

    Final debate sets off few fireworks

    Helen Clark and John Key Guy Fawke's night should have been an auspicious day for the final leaders debate of the 2008 election, but it was a polite, civilised affair with few explosions to bring gasps from the crowd. The last TVNZ debate was criticised for too much noise and little substance -- a bit like the banned firecrackers of the past.

    Nats promise boost for school broadband

    National Party leader John Key

    Nats promise boost for school broadband

    National Party leader John Key National leader John Key has promised to spend at least $150 million over the next three years to gear schools up for the arrival of ultra-fast fibre broadband. National has promised $1.5 billion to roll out a fibre optic network capable of higher internet speeds throughout most of New Zealand.