OpinionJohn Armstrong: Christmas cheer comes early for ShearerIt may have more to do with the still very slow erosion of National's support flowing from 12 months of unrelenting mini-scandals, sideshows and distractions, writes John Armstrong.03 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRussel Norman: It's Green Party versus National, but where is LabourNational still believes that all growth is good growth, but it isn't, writes Russel Norman. "Growth that leads to more debt, pollution and environmental destruction is bad growth."02 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessTiming of liquor law upsets barsBars, restaurants and liquor stores will be forced to move to new trading hours and tighter alcohol rules in their peak season.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer up, Key downRecent polls have shown that Labour's popularity is on the rise, with one indicating Labour, with support of the Greens, would hold enough seats to run Government.02 Dec 05:52 AM
New ZealandTamihere is back, calling MP fatThe former MP who in 2005 suffered a calamitous fall from grace has been allowed to become a member of the Labour Party once more.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour allows Tamihere to rejoinLabour's ruling council has decided that former Cabinet minister John Tamihere can rejoin the party.01 Dec 02:17 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: MPs unleash weapons of maths destructionIt is a major worry when the arithmetic of the Opposition's finance spokesman goes awry as David Parker's went yesterday, writes John Armstrong.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHobbit critics will walk red carpetThree Labour MPs will attend the red-carpet premiere of The Hobbit tomorrow despite strong criticism over the deal to appease the movie's makers.26 Nov 10:19 PM
OpinionTapu MisaTapu Misa: It's only right stumbling Shearer feels unsettledI had an email from someone close to David Shearer, who was "saddened" by my recent column on the Labour leader, wrties Tapu Misa.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionA win for Labour and democracyIt is very much to Labour's credit that it has put in place a more democratic set of internal rules, writes Bryan Gould, and "that the outbreak of democracy now applies to the election of the leader."22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Leadership battle shows protagonists' other sidesCunliffe supporters are now questioning what he did wrong, given there was no overt leadership challenge, writes Claire Trevett.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe denies disloyalty to endDemoted MP David Cunliffe tried to persuade caucus colleagues he was not trying to undermine David Shearer's leadership in a brutal caucus meeting.20 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: It's bold, but Labour housing scheme looks do ableAny young Aucklander seeking to buy a first home, knows from bitter experience that the sainted "market" is failing to deliver homes they can afford, writes Brian Rudman.20 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionKiwi build solid base for future at lastEditorial: It sounds so simple it raises the question why the present Government has not done it, or the previous Government for that matter,20 Nov 04:29 PM
New ZealandCunliffe down but not outFormer allies of Labour MP David Cunliffe have pledged to support Labour leader David Shearer in today's caucus endorsement vote.19 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Rival gets message Shape up or ship out of LabourAnyone still pondering whether David Shearer is innately tough enough to cut it as a leader in the political rough-and-tumble now have their answer, writes John Armstrong.19 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Call for vote from caucus a mistakeEditorial: Strong performance will be David Shearer's only tool in riding out. David Cunliffe challenge. If he imagines the vote will see off a challenge from Cunliffe he is already disappointed.19 Nov 04:29 PM
New ZealandShearer calls caucus voteLabour leader David Shearer has called on his colleagues to endorse his leadership at a caucus vote tomorrow, which he says will show he has its support.19 Nov 03:01 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: Labour's extraordinary conferenceBloodletting seems assured within the Labour Party, following a rather extraordinary annual conference, writes Bryce Edwards.19 Nov 01:13 AM
New ZealandCunliffe backs Shearer as crisis calmsDavid Cunliffe says he will support Labour leader David Shearer in any immediate caucus vote - but he will not rule out challenging for the leadership in February.18 Nov 07:24 PM
New ZealandShearer will call on caucusLabour's David Shearer will summon his caucus for a confidence vote on his leadership to nip David Cunliffe's ambitions in the bud, and open the way to discipline him.18 Nov 06:28 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour has lessons for lemmings on self destructionTo liken Labour's capacity for damaging itself to that of lemmings might seem unkind to lemmings, writes John Armstrong.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer's new directionLabour leader David Shearer has promised to take New Zealand “in a new direction” under his leadership, speaking at his party’s annual conference today.18 Nov 05:02 AM