Bryce Edwards: Labour's bland leading the bland
If there was a fifth voting option of “None of the above” on the ballot of the current Labour Party leadership, it might well win, writes Bryce Edwards.
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Editorial: Labour must stick to its core policies
When the result of the Labour Party's leaderhsip contest is announced tomorrow there is more at stake than a new face for Labour.
Claire Trevett: Labour leadership contest gets mired in trivia
Claire Trevett writes: The hardest working participant in Labour's leadership contest was Iain Lees-Galloway's van.
Timing of euthanasia bill worries Little
Leadership contender Andrew Little says he does not want the highly divisive debate on legalising euthanasia restarted when the party is trying to restore confidence with voters.
Labour rift over capital gains tax
Labour's leadership contest has turned into a showdown on the party's capital gains tax policy, with Andrew Little and David Parker at loggerheads over its future.
Rodney Hide: Labour backs a losing strategy
The horse that I would back in Labour's leadership race isn't running. Nash is a winner. And Labour needs a winner, more than anything, writes Rodney Hide.
Govt passes 'tea-break' bill
A law which takes away the legal right to a tea break and weakens collective bargaining has taken line honours as the first law change passed in National’s third term.
Claire Trevett: Chameleon Key a happy distraction for Labour
We are now halfway through the three-week marathon of what Labour likes to call hustings meetings for its leadership contestants but what Brian Edwards describes more colourfully as "cavorting....
'Tea-break' bill almost law
The Government's Employment Relations Amendment Bill is best known for its removal of guaranteed rest and meal breaks. What else does it do?
Labour leadership: Who has the support?
Voting has started in the Labour leadership race - but how much support does each leader actually have? Audrey Young weighs up the contenders.
Labour leaders hit the hustings
Labour's caucus did not communicate effectively and parts of the party did not talk to each other.
Labour like a 'cult' - Parker
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.
State of the parties
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.
Brian Rudman: One man's dream a nightmare for poor students
As the Labour Party goes through its latest leader selection circus, could I suggest they avoid anyone who admits to having visions.
'We've got to stop talking about ourselves'
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.
Parker fears Labour acts like a cult
Leadership hopeful says Labour needs to get back in touch with voters, and actually presents itself as a political party.
'I can reach across the divide'
Leadership contender Andrew Little says he doesn't have the baggage of former loyalties his rivals have.
In it to win, not just to be deputy
Cunliffe supporter Nanaia Mahuta says she did not consult with former Labour leader before making her decision run for the top job.
EPMU backing for Little
Labour's biggest affiliated union, the EPMU, has official thrown its weight behind former national secretary Andrew Little in the Labour leadership after failing to reach agreement in last year's contest.
Bob Jones: Labour's choice - nutters or normals
Bob Jones writes: Currently Labour's best chance of victory in 2017 lies in National's total demise through their MPs all dying of laughter at Labour's leadership woes.
Bryce Edwards: Gracinda could be Labour's best bet
Grant Robertson and Jacinda Ardern - now termed 'Gracinda' on social media - could well be the Labour Party's best bet, writes Bryce Edwards.
Nats' strategic voting vital for Act
Nearly two-thirds of National supporters voted for the Act Party's David Seymour in Epsom, newly released election data shows.
Labour's 'new generation'
Grant Robertson says he wants to lead a new generation of Labour, and thinks he can with the help of running mate Jacinda Ardern.
Mike Williams: David Parker's my pick of the bunch
David Parker has a warmth and authenticity that would make him a vote-winner in an election campaign, writes Mike Williams.
Rodney Hide: Labour's answer? Let MPs choose
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.