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Bruce Wills: Labour's farm policy dog whistle politics

Labour's Shadow Minister of Finance David Parker looked the part in delivering his party's monetary policy.

Cunliffe sets low target for jobless

No political bias at TVNZ - report

Shane Taurima was guilty of using TVNZ’s resources for political purposes, but there was no bias in programming, a review has found.

John Drinnan: Taurima inquiry due today

Sources expect that if Shane Taurima emerges badly from the bias inquiry, Julian Wilcox will put his name forward as a Labour party candidate.

Bryce Edwards: A nasty scandalmongering election campaign

The whole nature and feel of the 2014 general election campaign has abruptly changed over the last two weeks. Policy is out, and scandal is in, writes Bryce Edwards.

It's all down to a few key seats

Bryce Edwards: Is there 'cash for access' in NZ politics?

'Do not go there'. That was the warning given by Prime Minister John Key to Labour MP Chris Hipkins in response to no fewer than four questions from the Opposition over allegations of impropriety in what is increasingly being dubbed 'cash for access'.

Brian Fallow: The sceptics' case on Labour's plan

The contrary view to Labour's plan for monetary policy and savings goes broadly like this: It is a cute idea but it won't work, writes Brian Fallow.

Delays continue in selecting Tamaki Makaurau seat

Labour is still facing delays in selecting its candidate in the key Tamaki Makaurau seat as a result of broadcaster and potential candidate Shane Taurima's TVNZ problems.

Joyce on Labour KiwiSaver plan

National fired a broadside yesterday at Labour's plan to control interest rates with the help of compulsory KiwiSaver.

Kiwisaver plan: 'Just a thought bubble'

The Government and its political allies have gone on the attack over Labour’s ground-breaking interest rates and savings policy, after signs the plan was getting traction.

Labour can win: English

Labour could still win power at the next election, National deputy leader and Finance Minister Bill English said in a speech warning against complacency.

Audrey Young: Clouds darken over National as Labour shines

This has been by far the best week for Labour this year, due in equal parts to the Williamson scandal and Labour's management of an important policy, writes Audrey Young.

Bryce Edwards: Govt vulnerable on allegations of corruption and cronyism

The National Government is highly vulnerable on the Williamson scandal, especially because it comes on topic of other similar scandals and allegations, writes Bryce Edwards.

Claire Trevett: Labour 'moves on' with some help from National

Claire Trevett looks at a week of politics dominated by policy announcements and the resignation of Shane Jones from the Labour Party.

Compulsory KiwiSaver exempts 300,000

More than 300,000 business owners and self-employed people would be exempted from Labour's new policy to make workers pay more into KiwiSaver to dampen inflation.