Live: NZ First campaigns on banning fireworks

A new poll shows the coalition has slightly extended its lead over the left bloc thanks to a surge in support for New Zealand First, while both the major parties remain languishing in the twenties.The Taxpayers' Union Curia poll has National and Labour neck and neck: since its September results, National dropped to 28.5 percent (down 0.5 percentage points), while Labour rose to 28.2 percent (up 2.3).On Thursday Labour 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".Follow the latest with RNZ's live coverage above.