New ZealandGreens won't challenge Dunne in OhariuThe Green Party will not to run a candidate in Ohariu to give Labour a better chance at beating United Future leader Peter Dunne.13 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandTwo bid for Whanganui Labour nomination Two women will vie to be Labour's Whanganui electorate candidate to contest September's general election. Nominations closed on 13 Feb 04:31 PM
Banking and financeHousing shortfall reaches 60,000The gap between housing supply and demand in New Zealand is growing by 40 homes a day.12 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandVoting in Mt Albert starts todayAdvance voting kicks off in the Mt Albert by-election today, but one of the main candidates is worried no one will turn up.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour selects Greg O'Connor in OhariuFormer Police Association Greg O'Connor has won the Labour nomination in Ohariu.12 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister's quiet first Big Gay OutHe stayed clear of the stage, unlike his predecessor John Key who was booed off last year's event.12 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandDeborah Russell to stand in New LynnDeborah Russell has been announced as the Labour Party's candidate to contest the New Lynn electorate in the general election.11 Feb 01:05 AM
KahuJackson's new Labour of loveRadio host is unperturbed about ruffling quite a few feathers in his shock-jock career as he jumps into the big red waka, reports Claire Trevett.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungLabour divided over party's greater goodCOMMENT: Andrew Little started the year well but the Willie Jackson debacle has damaged his leadership and the party, writes Audrey Young.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret diary of Labour PartyCOMMENT: I was sitting at home doing nothing much when I heard a knock on the door. I thought to myself, "That'll be the door."10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing NZ forced to correct state house figuresHousing New Zealand has avoided being hauled back to Parliament to explain its incorrect figures on state houses.09 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandAged-care inquiry kicks off tomorrowA new, Opposition-led inquiry into the state of aged care in New Zealand kicks off tomorrow.09 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandWillie Jackson meets MP Poto WilliamsWillie Jackson and Labour MP Poto Williams have met to talk about her concerns over his candidacy.08 Feb 09:49 PM
KahuLittle raps MPs over Willie JacksonWillie Jackson's move to Labour has upset some in the party - but leader Andrew Little has told them to keep their concerns in-house.07 Feb 05:24 AM
New ZealandCannabis rally at Parliament todayProtesters want the legalisation of medicinal marijuana to be an election issue.06 Feb 11:17 PM
KahuMore flak for Labour over Willie JacksonAndrew Little's choice of Willie Jackson as a Labour candidate has raised further concerns about his past comments and support for charter schools.06 Feb 07:11 AM
New ZealandLittle: A day for all of us to come togetherCOMMENT: Wherever you spend your Waitangi Day, I hope you have a happy day with friends and family, and that the weather smiles on you, writes Andrew Little.05 Feb 06:28 PM
New Zealand'Police to attend burglaries in 48 hours'Among the new targets set by Bill English, police will be attending 98 per cent of burglaries within 48 hours, up from current rates of 86 per cent.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandParties ready to go to the pollsEnglish says NZ First an 'unlikely' choice of governing partner, saying Nats prefer to stick to their present allies.01 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWillie Jackson dumps Maori PartyThe Maori broadcaster and former Alliance MP is set to announce he is standing for Labour instead.01 Feb 07:31 AM
New ZealandPM confirms election dateNew Zealand will go to the polls on September 23, Prime Minister Bill English announced this afternoon.01 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandGreens call for compulsory MaoriThe Greens and some Labour MPs are calling for a national goal of making Māori language compulsory for all children in state schools.31 Jan 10:00 PM
PoliticsOpportunities Party to run in Mt AlbertOpportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan has announced the party will compete in the Mt Albert by-election.31 Jan 09:19 PM
KahuLittle to attend Waitangi event in SydneyLabour leader Andrew Little will attend Waitangi celebrations in both Australia and Waitangi this year.31 Jan 02:47 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsRoundup: Labour's balancing act with Mana-MaoriThe evolving and prospering alliance of the two Maori parties is causing problems for the Labour Party and Andrew Little.31 Jan 12:13 AM
KahuLabour and Greens won't cut election dealsLabour and the Greens say they have dropped plans to cut electoral "deals" in marginal seats,30 Jan 04:31 AM
New ZealandSwarbrick seeking Auckland Central selectionAuckland mayoral candidate Chloe Swarbrick will challenge sitting MP Denise Roche for the right to represent the Green Party in Auckland Central.29 Jan 11:29 PM
New ZealandLabour leader's speech gets very personalAndrew Little and Metiria Turei attack the leadership of new Prime Minister Bill English in their state of the nation speeches.29 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Little shines at state of nation rallyCOMMENT: The feel-good start to the year with the Greens carries risks for Labour, writes Audrey Young.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWilliams: Political gig a career highlightComedian Guy Williams says his MCing of the Labour-Greens State of the Nation event was one of his best-ever gigs.29 Jan 07:54 AM
LifestyleInside the intriguing life of Jacinda ArdernHow an 'acceptable nerd' became Parliament's cool kid. Jacinda Ardern talks to Kim Knight.29 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandHighlights: Little and Turei's big speechesThese are the high points from Labour and Greens' State of the Nation speeches this afternoon.29 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandNZ has new PM 'but no leader' - LittleAndrew Little attacks Bill English, as he reveals his battle with prostate cancer left him determined to strive for a system fair for everyone.29 Jan 01:37 AM
PoliticsTurei pays tribute to 'fierce women'Greens co-leader Metiria Turei's State of the Nation speech today focused on feminist themes.29 Jan 01:15 AM
