New ZealandGoff goes over to the dark sideLabour leader Phil Goff has been asked the big question: has he been indulging in the dark art of Grecian 2000?25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFirst $5k tax free under LabourLabour is promising the first $5000 earned will be tax free by the end of its first term in government - but those earning top dollars will pay more. Phil Goff outlined the policy at his 'state of the nation' address today.25 Jan 04:47 AM
KahuConfident Key points to gains in speech at RatanaJohn Key's performance at Ratana's annual celebrations suggests he is confident National's relationship with the Maori Party is sound.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovernment gets tough on finesDrivers with overdue traffic fines could have their licences suspended under a new law, which would also send people with overdue fines to prison.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCoromandel MP Sandra Goudie to retireCoromandel MP Sandra Goudie has announced she will retire from politics at this year's General Election.13 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandMMP's support has shot up in a yearMore than half of all voters support keeping MMP, a new poll shows.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrunch year for Labour leaderClaire Trevett talks to Phil Goff about John Key, the All Blacks and the year ahead for Labour.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandForget the porn-movie shame, Shane Jones is on the way up againDisgraced Labour MP Shane Jones is set to be returned to glory by party leader Phil Goff in a reshuffle early this year. 03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandUS envoys were bullies: ClarkFormer PM Helen Clark says concerns by the US Embassy over the screening of Michael Moore's film <i>Fahrenheit 9/11</i> for a Labour Party fundraising event showed "outright bullying" and "unprofessional" conduct by officials. 23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: The sleaze hits the fan: An increasingly worried Labour claims National is US pawn18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFixing damage first job: LittleLabour Party president Andrew Little says its next candidate in Te Atatu, who will be selected today, will have to repair damage done by ousted MP Chris Carter. 17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey predicts an unhappy new year for GoffJohn Key is tipping an unhappy new year for Phil Goff, saying the Labour leader is at risk of being rolled.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGoff says Labour will not bow to Hawkins' threatsPhil Goff has made it clear that it is not up to MP George Hawkins to decide who will replace him in his Manurewa seat.09 Dec 07:04 PM
New ZealandLabour in turmoil over MP's threat to resignMP George Hawkins is threatening to force a byelection if the party selects a replacement Manurewa candidate he dislikes.08 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandParents face $80 a week fees shockThe parents of tens of thousands of preschoolers can expect to start paying more for early childhood care next year.30 Nov 04:30 PM
