OpinionJohn Armstrong: Time for the unthinkable for LabourLabour desperately needs to review both how it takes the fight to National and how it should treat its would-be partners in government - the Greens and NZ First.25 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandNo second chance for United FutureLabour's Trevor Mallard says United Future leader Peter Dunne should not have his funding restored even if his party re-registers.25 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Off boil Labour checking all wrong boxesThe Labour argument has looked as unswerving as the windsock at Wellington airport, writes Toby Manhire.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAll red on campaign trailThe candidate is easy to spot - Meka Whaitiri stands on the footpath in a red duffle coat next to a bright-red people-mover with Labour signage and her name splashed over it.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Labour guilty of 'deep hypocrisy'Labour has confirmed four of its MPs were hosted in SkyCity's corporate box at Eden Park for the All Blacks versus France test last weekend.13 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandMallard bullying police - TolleyThe Labour Party has been accused of bullying after one of its MPs appeared to threaten a high-ranking police official's job.12 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour and Greens are Siamese twinsWhat had Labour seething was the errant wording of a question in the 3News Reid Research poll, writes John Armstrong. The mistake may have been a simple oversight...31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Labour-Greens tango a fizzerWhen Russel Norman snarls about business and profits, it repels the mainstream Labour needs if it is to get close to the 40 per cent it needs, writes John Roughan.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Many flavours in Key's porridgeMana leader Hone Harawira spat at the porridge in disgust, writes Claire Trevett. Prime Minister John Key thought the porridge was just right.29 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCollins ignored process: LabourThe Government is again accused of interfering to appoint a 'mate' to a top public sector job.27 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTribal chief executive wins selectionNgati Kahungunu chief executive Meka Whaitiri yesterday won selection to stand for Labour in next month's Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection to replace the late Parekura Horomia.26 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour selects Meka WhaitiriThe New Zealand Labour Party has selected Meka Whaitiri as their candidate for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election at a hui in Taradale today.26 May 06:38 AM
New ZealandElection between centre right and far left - KeyNational is facing the "notoriously difficult" task of winning a third term against an Opposition increasingly dragged to the "far left" by the Greens, says Key26 May 03:33 AM
New ZealandTV broadcaster in bid to gain seatTVNZ broadcaster Shane Taurima announced his bid for Labour's Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection candidacy yesterday on Te Karere, the news programme he usually edits.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBroadcaster seeks by-election selectionTVNZ's Shane Taurima will seek Labour's selection for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election, saying the late Parekura Horomia had approached him about standing in the past.20 May 04:01 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Behaving badly may be sign you need helpBehaving badly towards those who are vulnerable might be a sign you are in the most need of help, writes Deborah Hilll Cone.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMoney man ready for power playThe one thing alternative finance minister won't be criticising in tomorrow's Budget is the Government's confirmation that it is on track to return to surplus in 2014-15.14 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour in corner over convention centre dealLabour is unlikely to countenance any attempt by its minor partner to scuttle yesterday's deal between SkyCity and National, writes John Armstrong.13 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBroadcaster eyes vacancyBroadcaster Shane Taurima is considering a move into politics and has spoken to the Labour Party about running in the Ikaroa Rawhiti byelection next month.13 May 05:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Rewiring the brain not that easyMany left-wing thinkers believe we have no "agency" or ability to make conscious choices, writes Deborah Hill Cone. Until we can work this one out we are not going to make much progress with rewiring criminals.12 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Death robs Labour of vital link to MaoriThe man who usually walked alongside a Labour leader on to a marae was not there this time. Instead, Labour's leader and his caucus were going on to a small marae in Tolaga Bay to farewell him.03 May 05:30 PM
EnergyBusiness leaders slam power planLabour and the Greens have defended their controversial electricity policy after New Zealand's business leaders issued an open letter asking them to withdraw it.02 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandLeak case: fight for secrecyA Wellington public servant has admitted photocopying highly sensitive Cabinet committee documents.01 May 05:30 PM
