The Labour Party has accused National of painting beneficiaries as "bludgers" in the hope it translates to a bounce in the polls.National on Thursday vowed to introduce random drug testing for those receiving Jobseeker support, arguing they should take "reasonable steps to remain work-ready".Meanwhile, in an interview with Family First, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said he hoped the country's ban on conversion therapy would be revisited.Peters also said some abortions could, depending on their timing, shade into "murder or assassination".Join us tomorrow for more live coverage, as the election trail continues.Recap today's action below:
As it happened: Election campaign, 8 October
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