Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media, promotes Govt's trade agenda

NZ First announces policy to restrict voting to citizens only

Leader Winston Peters said voting "should be a privilege of those who have sworn allegiance to New Zealand".

ACT announces policy to prevent abusers from 'weaponising' pets

The party pledged to amend the Crimes Act, making the use of animals for abusive and coercive purposes a criminal offence.

Luxon commits to trade talks with seven new markets if re-elected

National leader Christopher Luxon revealed the election pledge alongside trade spokesperson Todd McClay.

Ardern tougher than public saw, sacked ministers with 'steel' - new book

That is the assessment of former senior political staffer Mike Munro, who served as chief press secretary to Helen Clark and later chief of staff to Jacinda Ardern.