Pike River, Christchurch and the Rena disaster were the focus of the first leaders' debate last night, which also became mired in a heated exchange about whether John Key was a "liar". So how did Labour leader Phil Goff perform?

Labour says it would scrap the so-called "holiday highway" to fund the Auckland city rail link.

Labour should earn respect for putting the super issue on the table, writes Kerre Woodham.

After asking who voters prefer as PM, the Herald on Sunday asked who they least wanted.

Air NZ says Labour's use of the koru to provoke political controversy conflicts with its core meaning.

Support for the Greens remains high and Act has barely moved.

Labour's policy of making KiwiSaver compulsory will be widely supported, polling suggests.

A poll has found strong support for keeping MMP in next month's referendum.

Labour's policies on superannuation and KiwiSaver would deal with the needs of New Zealand's ageing population, the party's leader told Radio New Zealand this morning.