Egyptians vote as protesters demand immediate handover to civilian government; bridge in Indonesia collapses, killing 11; China pursues increased mililtary relations with Myanmar ahead of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit; relations between Pakistan and US further sour; Guyana votes for new government; and more
Read MoreTowards a new theory of the Greens: the election campaign
The Greens’ vibe has changed, but have they lost grip on values with a small and large V? For all the strengths and wins of the 2011 election campaign, it also failed
Read MoreElection results as they come in
Get the latest election information as it becomes available, without having to watch the box
Read MoreMarginal machinations: The seats to watch
Let's take a look at the seats you might want to take a look at tomorrow night
Read MoreThe big wheels are turning to National - my last day summary
Only hours to go, so let's take a run through all the parties and see where we stand. You've got to say, there are a lot of known unknowns
Read MoreFinal Poll of Polls Update
Five more polls this week. Four today. Little change. National can govern alone. Winston will not make it (but it could be close).
Read MoreThe revolution WILL be televised!
Well ... by "revolution", I mean the election results. And by "televised", I mean livestreamed on the internet. But ... exciting!
Read MoreThe smart picks for the Maori electorates
Picking winners in the Maori electorates isn't an easy game. The Pundits are sometimes guilty of picking the losing horse and the polls tend to do no better. Today guest Pundit Morgan Godfery offers his picks in the Maori seats
Read MoreThe rise of the Conservatives (sort of)
The Conservatives a laid a platform for 2014 this campaign, coming from nowhere to be a polling party. It won't be an easy road ahead for them - or National, as its potential partner
Read MoreClever politics leave voters in a vacuum
Fear and greed may be the motivating emotions in the market place, but information is the life-blood of democracy. The voters of 2011 need a transfusion before they visit the polling booth on Saturday.
Read MoreFinal TV One leaders' debate - my first impressions
Phil Goff took over as interviewer at times and generated the news headlines in tonight's final TV debate. But a measured John Key stood firm and calm as he rammed home his anti-debt message
Read MoreThe Bradley Ambrose non decision
The court has decided not to decide whether Bradley Ambrose's taping was legal - and that's all it has done.
Read MoreDeja vu in Egypt
Just days before Egypt's first truly democratic elections since the ouster of Mubarak, the interim ruling generals have exposed their self-interest, and responded to the resulting protests by firing on the very people who considered them heroes just nine months ago.
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday November 23
Egyptian cabinet resigns as protests continue nationwide; At least 33 killed ahead of elections; Analysis says military junta doing "dismal job"; South Korea finalises free-trade deal with US; China claims 20% reduction in carbon emissions; West moves to isolate Iran banks; US supercommittee fails to reach agreement on debt; Moody's warns France; and more
Read MoreTV3 leaders' debate - my first impressions
Goff got a Labour-friendly debate and Key a National-friendly panel on tonight's TV3 leaders' debate. Given voters' low expectations of the Labour leader, it was his night as the worm ate him up with a spoon
Read MoreWhy National likes Winston's recent (but very modest) success
National is going after Winston Peters with all guns blazing. This must mean that they really are scared of him ... right?
Read MoreThe world is a (TV) stage – Key and Goff the players
In the final week of the election campaign, it's all about set-pieces, especially on television. Can the main leaders keep their heads and hit their marks as the pressure hits fever pitch?
Read MorePoll of polls update, and some projections, too.
Despite some excitement in individual polls, the polls as a whole show National still well above 50%, and New Zealand First still a long way below 5%.
Read MoreTime for a cup of tea, perhaps
The tea tape is making even sensible people like David Farrar say some pretty silly things. Lucky I'm here to put him back on course.
Read MoreGoverning alone - time to talk about power
Little more than a week out, National is still holding a majority in the polls. It's time to talk about what it means if that's how it winds up on election night
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