New Zealanders ‘desperately deserve’ cross party agreement on climate adaptation, Greens co-leader says, as politicians talk insurance at final election debate

Labour moves up to 30.7%, National sits back at 26.4%, Opportunity at 5.1% in poll day before election day

US tech stocks tumble post-election; eyes on non-farm payrolls; Fed speakers see rising rates; US retail turns optimistic; many central banks meet; Aussie exports strong; UST 10yr at 4.83%; gold rises and oil stabilises high; NZ$1 = 56.1 USc; TWI-5 = 59.9

How reliable are New Zealand’s polls? A look at who’s asking and how, as the country heads into election day