1Labour has launched its child welfare policy, pledging to put as much as $80 extra a week into the hands of the poorest families, and to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks.
2National has launched the second part of its law and order policy, with changes to parole and bail laws.
3National MP Alan Peachey has died following a long battle with cancer.
4Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples is emerging as the clear favourite in the Tamaki Makaurau electorate.
5Other news.
6Animal advocacy group SAFE donned animal costumes today for the launch of their own fantastical Animal Party in the hope of making animal welfare an election issue.
7Greece's main political parties have agreed on a new Coalition Government in a bid to save the country from bankruptcy.
8Other news.