OpinionDialogue: What does Labour need?COMMENT: The recent poll showing that Labour is losing rather than gaining ground will have been very disappointing to the Labour leadership.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash criticised by policeNapier MP Stuart Nash has agreed to cut criticism of Eastern District's police commander after police sent a warning letter to his 22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreen Party would legalise euthanasiaThe Green Party is the first party to include a voluntary euthanasia policy in its manifesto.22 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia in NZ given 'orange light'Government should proceed with legalising assisted dying only if strong safeguards are in place, the human rights watchdog says.21 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandPrivate money may fund light railMayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.14 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandRising housing costs driving inequality, Govt reports showsThe gap between rich and poor is growing in New Zealand, new data shows, partly driven by rising housing costs.08 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandHousing quick-fix turns into shamblesHousing Minister Nick Smith is accusing Labour of immaturity after they hijacked his urgent changes to housing policy.07 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandLittle: McCarten will not campaignLabour leader Andrew Little says it is within the rules for Matt McCarten to take a taxpayer funded salary when heading a new Auckland office because he will not be involved in campaigning.06 Sep 01:12 AM
New ZealandGovt will back new housing limits - KeyPrime Minister John Key says he will back the Reserve Bank to introduce further controls on housing demand if house prices continue to rise.06 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandNot so Little: Labour leader's 'naked' truthAndrew Little has been pictured as he's never been seen before in a piece up for judging at the Wallace Art Awards.05 Sep 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Nothing new' in homeless inquiry - GovtGetting rough sleepers off the street could have a net economic benefit in NZ, an Opposition-led inquiry into homelessness has heard.04 Sep 11:13 PM
New ZealandLabour eyes sugar tax on soft drinksAnnette King will release anti-obesity policy in November - and says there is mounting evidence and growing support for sugary drink taxes.31 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandLabour re-deploys McCarten to AucklandLabour plans to open new office in Auckland headed by Matt McCarten as it prepares for Election 2017.29 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandState of emergency demanded for crisisLabour's housing spokesman is demanding a state of emergency over the housing crisis.27 Aug 10:30 PM
Small BusinessRugby stars lobby against Easter changesPacific MPs are coming under pressure from former All Blacks to vote against changes to Easter trading laws.19 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandFamily told to move from paedophileFamily with two girls told to play on other side of their house after paedophile was moved in next door, Labour MP says.18 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandCautious support for spying reformsThe Human Rights Commission has given cautious support to the Government's spying reforms.17 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandGovt seeks other parties' help on climateAfter locking in its long-term climate change target, National is seeking a cross-party approach to the issue for the first time.17 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandPorirua Mayor picks apart Little billPorirua Mayor Nick Leggett says Labour leader Andrew Little's plan to upgrade all rental properties has some large gaps.17 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandNational MP defends trivial law change"It is very small, but it is quality,' says the National MP promoting a trivial law change.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour spells out spying bottom linesLabour wants changes to spying reforms before it will support them, including a broader oversight committee.16 Aug 12:58 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of Andrew LittleCOMMENT: Monday caucus. They filed in, dragging their heels, yawning, scratching, sighing. They were a bit more animated than usual.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour could hold cannabis referendumLabour leader Andrew Little has downplayed his comments that the party could hold a referendum on decriminalising cannabis if in Government.11 Aug 07:45 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettMinisters in the firing line as Little takes aimLabour leader Andrew Little's first move on the first day back at Parliament after a month's recess was to announce he had found the silver bullet to solve the housing crisis.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorirua Mayor to Labour: I'm not right wingLabour's factions have resurfaced after leader Andrew Little accused recently departed member Nick Leggett of being a "right-wing" candidate in the Wellington mayoral contest.10 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff vows to cut council costsLabour MP Phil Goff vows to cut fat, introduce road charges and cap rates rises at 2.5 per cent if he wins the Auckland mayoralty in nine weeks.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour: no tax breaks for speculatorsLabour Housing Spokesman Phil Twyford says removing negative gearing is needed to squeeze property speculators out of the housing market.04 Aug 04:16 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Rats! Labour caught in a trap of its own makingKey's goal was to make New Zealand pest-free by 2050. The conservationists cheered aloud.27 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuMaori Party deal: The 'Maori Kardashians' says Labour MPLabour's Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis says he is not worried the Maori Party and Mana Party might do a deal.21 Jul 05:41 AM
Official Cash RateLabour, Greens welcome new lending restrictionsLabour and the Greens say the new lending rules won't be enough to slow rapid property price hikes.18 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandRising house prices affect 98pc of KiwisHouse prices have risen faster than wages in all but four regions in New Zealand, according to analysis by the Labour Party.14 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionClaire Trevett'Labour drops ball on home policy'COMMENT: Since announcing the policy, Labour has been almost silent on what it's planning and instead got distracted by what National was doing, writes Claire Trevett.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen Clark's strong case for UN jobCOMMENT: Judging by Helen Clark's performance and the audience enthusiasm for her, she may be the UN Secretary General.13 Jul 05:14 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Fray of housing policiesCOMMENT: It's as though a bee smoker has been pointed at Wellington's most famous hive and its inhabitants have become dopey.12 Jul 05:00 PM
