Labour leadership hopeful Grant Robertson is relaxed about David Cunliffe supporters raising the issue of him being gay but he does not believe it will be a factor in their vote.

Labour’s council has released the terms of a comprehensive review of the party, including its organization, campaigning and relationship with other parties

Labour MPs David Cunliffe and Grant Robertson are chasing the toughest job in NZ politics - lifting Labour out of the political wilderness.

Right after resigning in a belated show of responsibility for the election result, the sighs of relief turned into gasps of horror when Cunliffe said he would also rise again.

"I have today decided to resign the leadership of the Labour Party, effective from the end of caucus on Tuesday."

But he announces his intention to run in leadership contest as rival Grant Robertson confirms he will seek nomination.

The latest leadership issue in the Labour Party comes on the heels of years of resignations, criticisms and a lack of confidence.

David Cunliffe is set to drop out of the Labour Party leadership race. We take a look at some of his highs and lows over the years.

The Labour Party owes it to its voters to elect a Maori leader or deputy leader, it has been claimed.

As the party licks its wounds after a demoralising election defeat, the Weekend Herald asked four commentators with inside knowledge for their diagnosis and suggested cure.

Breakdown of how unions and party members voted in last year’s Labour leadership election highlights how strongly Cunliffe preferred over Grant Robertson.

Notes taken in the Labour caucus room have emerged, having been hacked from the email account of some unwitting MP codenamed, "Lambshank". Toby Manhire investigates.

Labour leader David Cunliffe is expected to resign within three days but is still seriously considering going back into battle to reclaim the leadership.

David Cunliffe has quelled speculation he was set to resign today and a spokesman said he would continue to “take soundings from colleagues and associates”.

While Labour was occupied with brow-smiting and vows of silence, the PM sailed into Labour territory for a bit more pillaging, writes Claire Trevett.

To point out the potential pitfalls in Labour's new method of changing and choosing its leader was to incur the usual wrath from the usual quarters, writes John Armstrong.

Labour leader David Cunliffe is understood to be taking time off to reconsider his political future after several of his key supporters in caucus withdrew support.

David Parker has ruled himself out of any contest for the Labour leadership, saying he told Labour leader David Cunliffe of that decision yesterday.

Late Saturday night, while Labour Party workers were still cleaning up the blood from the worst electoral thrashing the party had received since 1922, leader David Cunliffe was busy on his computer trying to save his skin.

Cunliffe has yet to develop the necessary horizontal management skills to lead the Labour caucus and head Opposition efforts to hold the Prime Minister's feet to the fire, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

David Cunliffe has emerged from a marathon meeting of his caucus with little to say about his leadership other than to announce two party whips.

An extraordinary morning in the Labour Party's wing of Parliament Buildings and John Armstrong says there are only two words to describe it - absolute mayhem.

Labour leader pushes for early leadership contest but indicates he will not leave Parliament if he is ousted.

Labour MPs arriving at Parliament for caucus say any vote on the leadership should wait until after a thorough review of the election drubbing.

Labour MPs will demand David Cunliffe release potentially embarrassing internal polling results on his popularity to them in caucus.

Bob Jones writes: Serial apologiser Labour party leader David Cunliffe should put aside his sorrow at being a man and do the manly thing.

A healthy democracy needs two parties capable of providing good government. New Zealand is well served by National and Labour.

Steve Maharey writes: I could not fault the Labour Party's optimism over the last few weeks, while wondering if they inhabited the same New Zealand as the rest of us.

In Labour's worst defeat in 92 years, the party vote in central Auckland strongholds Mt Albert and Mt Roskill turned blue.