Labour's caucus did not communicate effectively and parts of the party did not talk to each other.

Labour leadership contender David Parker says Labour borders on feeling like "a cult" and must look at its branding - including its symbolic red party colour.

The election of Trevor Mallard yesterday as Assistant Speaker will almost certainly take out of play one of the most recalcitrant MPs in Question Time.

As the Labour Party goes through its latest leader selection circus, could I suggest they avoid anyone who admits to having visions.

If Grant Robertson achieves his goal, he'll be the first gay PM and that will be historic. But he doesn't want to focus on himself.

Leadership hopeful says Labour needs to get back in touch with voters, and actually presents itself as a political party.

Leadership contender Andrew Little says he doesn't have the baggage of former loyalties his rivals have.

Cunliffe supporter Nanaia Mahuta says she did not consult with former Labour leader before making her decision run for the top job.

Grant Robertson and Jacinda Ardern - now termed 'Gracinda' on social media - could well be the Labour Party's best bet, writes Bryce Edwards.

Nearly two-thirds of National supporters voted for the Act Party's David Seymour in Epsom, newly released election data shows.

Grant Robertson says he wants to lead a new generation of Labour, and thinks he can with the help of running mate Jacinda Ardern.

David Parker has a warmth and authenticity that would make him a vote-winner in an election campaign, writes Mike Williams.

What sort of person is a member of the Labour Party? Or a union boss? I have no idea. But I do know they aren't the people whose vote Labour needs, writes Rodney Hide.

Say what you want about John Key, but he's so relaxed he's horizontal, writes Mike Hosking. He's real, and he loves it. Why couldn't David Shearer do that?

Attempts to put a ban on the word female in Labour have failed. It seems to be like having a sore tooth they can't help poking, despite the pain, writes Claire Trevett.

Labour leader candidate Grant Robertson has been accused of being too beltway so he has trimmed the size of his belt, losing 20kg over the past 10 months.

The Labour Party is doing itself no favours with the way it has decided to elect its leader.

Former minister Judith Collins is getting sympathy from unlikely places after she was denied the title "The Honourable" by Prime Minister John Key.

Resource Management Act reform will be aimed at housing affordability, building and construction minister Nick Smith has told a summit today.

Our official watchdogs on food safety in the Ministry for Primary Industries need a reminder of whose interests they serve.

Last-minute Labour leadership contender Nanaia Mahuta wants to assert the Maori and Pasifika presence as the party rebuilds.

Labour's Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta will contest the Labour Leadership.

Houses are going up by $30,000 a year but wages are only rising fractionally in one of the clearest illustrations of the worsening housing affordability crisis.

David Shearer has delivered a blunt message to Labour's former leader David Cunliffe: quit Parliament altogether. He explained his thinking to the Herald.

Labour's leadership contenders appear to think they are involved in an extreme version of the Hokey Cokey, writes Claire Trevett.