British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been presented with more damaging evidence.

The blanket secrecy over SAS operations has been ditched, with the Defence Force revealing that elite troopers recently helped capture bomb-makers in Kabul.

Stripping minister Anne Tolley of part of her education portfolio was not a reflection on her capability, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Labour's caucus has confirmed Phil Goff and Annette King's leadership of the party.

Tension on streets as supporters of former Army chief say they will fight for power.

Labour has been challenged to reciprocate Ratana's decades-long loyalty by giving four Ratana candidates winnable Parliamentary list positions.