Bernard Hickey: Shoppers back ugly tactics
The allegations aired under parliamentary privilege by Shane Jones about the "Countdown Shakedown" are ugly in many ways, but not the obvious.
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Kerre McIvor: Jones wins round one
The Commerce Commission has announced it will investigate claims that Countdown and its parent company, Woolworths, are engaging in extortionate behaviour.
MPs face donations dilemma
Labour leader David Cunliffe and MPs Shane Jones and Grant Robertson could be forced to publicly declare who gave them donations of more than $500 during last year's leadership contest despite the party's attempts to keep them confidential.
John Armstrong: It's past time for Cunliffe to get Labour moving
The Labour Party is guaranteed one thing in the countdown to this year's general election: there is no danger of David Cunliffe peaking too soon.
Editorial: Taurima controversy political overreach
It is a truism of politics that a "partisan" is always a member of the opposite party.
Brian Rudman: Labour puts us on the road to chaos
Labour's decision to back the fast-tracking of Auckland's $2.86 billion city rail link at this year's general election is the good news.
Power switch efforts fail to rein in price
New Zealanders are switching to cheaper power companies in droves with help from Government-sponsored campaign.
Geoff Kemp: When well-meaning ideals collide
Shane Taurima probably felt he was trying to make New Zealand a better place, even if he went about it the wrong way, as everyone seems to agree, writes Geoff Kemp.
Labour should not turn its back on Taurima
Labour MP Shane Jones has gone into bat for Shane Taurima, saying his chances with Labour should not be written off because of one mistake.
Candidate sentenced over electoral fraud
A Labour party candidate in Auckland's first Super City elections will serve five months' community detention for his involvement in New Zealand's first electoral fraud.
TVNZ gave Taurima ultimatum
TVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick says the state broadcaster gave Shane Taurima a journalism-or-politics ultimatum when he was reinstated at TVNZ.
John Armstrong: Labour avoids fallout in Taurima case
David Cunliffe has probably done enough to avoid Labour suffering too much collateral damage from the Shane Taurima affair, writes John Armstrong.
TVNZ admits mistake over Taurima
TVNZ's chief executive Kevin Kenrick says in hindsight it was a mistake to take Shane Taurima back on after Taurima's first attempt to enter politics for Labour.
Ex-TVNZ executive's work reviewed
TVNZ is reviewing all the work Shane Taurima has been involved in for about the past year as allegations of political bias are fired at him by National Party ministers.
John Drinnan: Taurima fiasco pushes Maori TV takeover claim
The Shane Taurima fiasco will hasten calls for Maori TV to take over TVNZ's Maori and Pacific unit.
Labour hitches ride on rail link date
Labour is promising to join forces with Auckland Mayor Len Brown and make an immediate start on the $2.86 billion rail link if it wins this year's general election.
Cunliffe's chief of staff Wendy Brandon resigns
Labour leader David Cunliffe's chief of staff Wendy Brandon has resigned five months into the job, citing ill health.
Hundreds pour on to Treaty Grounds
Wet and blustery weather has failed to keep the crowds away from Waitangi with hundreds pouring on to the Treaty Grounds.
Iwi to PM: We want $500m to settle
New Zealand’s largest iwi is seeking the biggest ever Treaty settlement - $500m to $600m.
Labour locked out from top table
While claiming a warm reception at Te Tii Marae yesterday, Labour was snubbed by those at Maoridom's top table who were meeting the Government nearby.
Cunliffe sets benchmark for election
Labour leader David Cunliffe has set himself a benchmark for the next election making it clear his goal is to overtake National in the polls.
John Armstrong: Tough-talking Key drapes a flag over rival
In what is quickly becoming a year-long de facto election campaign, one can guarantee National will drum in the message that Cunliffe is a politician who cannot be trusted, writes John Armstrong.
Reaction 'mostly' went as hoped: Cunliffe
It has been a bruising week for Labour leader David Cunliffe, but he has popped out the end of it saying he "loves every day" of what is often called the worst job in politics.
Back to school for Labour leader
Labour's leader was trying to get his sales pitch for new childhood policies back on track yesterday, but continued to take flak for exaggerating the baby bonus.
Editorial: Labour's $60 promise to high earners inexplicable
Labour's push for universal welfare will not resonate widely. People earning $150,000 and, indeed, much less, simply do not need a baby bonus.
Cunliffe denies misleading the public
'We've been absolutely clear in all the materials.' David Cunliffe has defended against accusations he mislead the public over his $60 baby bonus.
Key: Cunliffe misleading NZ
Prime Minister John Key has accused Labour leader David Cunliffe of "misleading New Zealanders" over the $60-a-week child payment scheme.
Economists: Less work, more babies?
Labour's $60-a-week child payment scheme may produce less work and more babies, economists say.
Fran O'Sullivan: Baby bonus clear tilt at ballot box
David Cunliffe's "baby bonus" is a nifty Trojan horse that will do more for Labour's chances than the usual politically inspired and euphemistically labelled "kissing babies" exercise, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Brian Rudman: Oh baby, it must be election year
After years of Labour and National concentrating on winning the political middle ground, both party leaders have launched their 2014 election campaigns by reaching out to their respective left and right heartlands.
National's paid parental leave plans
PM John Key has hinted National is working on its own legislation to extend paid parental leave - but will it match the 26 weeks Labour is pushing for?