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Voters unsure if they're enrolled will be given special votes at polling booths, but they won't count if it turns out they weren't enrolled on time. Unlike past elections, voters are no longer able to enrol to vote at the polling booth. Electoral Commission Chief Executive Karl Le Quesne spoke to John Campbell.

Last election, fewer than 30 votes separated the top two candidates in Nelson, prompting a recount. Labour's Rachel Boyack claimed the victory after a swing back to red. But it could be a different story this election, if the Opportunity and Greens candidates split the left vote. The Chamber of Commerce and the Blue House hosted the electorate's last debate - giving candidates a final chance to make their case. Samantha Gee was there.

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Exactly 40 years ago, Prime Minister Rob Muldoon surprised the nation by appearing as the narrator in a famously raunchy, cult-classic musical. Now, for the first time in Australasia, the Rocky Horror Show is being staged by a community theatre group. And as reporter Peter de Graaf found out, there were also a few surprises in store for last night's audience in Kerikeri.

There are some big Warrant of Fitness changes on the way from this weekend. From Sunday older vehicles will remain on annual inspections, while newer vehicles will only need a WoF every two to four years. The AA's Terry Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Selwyn remains New Zealand's fastest-growing district, according to new estimates from Stats NZ. And with more housing developments in the pipeline, growth is concentrating around Rolleston. Rolleston Residents Association chair Mark Alexander has lived in the district for more than 30 years. He's also a former community board member and district councillor. Alexander spoke to John Campbell.

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