New ZealandCunliffe's full resignation statement"I have today decided to resign the leadership of the Labour Party, effective from the end of caucus on Tuesday."27 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandCunliffe resigns as leaderBut he announces his intention to run in leadership contest as rival Grant Robertson confirms he will seek nomination.27 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandLabour's years of leadership painThe latest leadership issue in the Labour Party comes on the heels of years of resignations, criticisms and a lack of confidence.27 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandGallery: Cunliffe - Highs and lowsDavid 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.27 Sep 01:03 AM
New ZealandMaori voters 'owed a Maori leader'The Labour Party owes it to its voters to elect a Maori leader or deputy leader, it has been claimed.27 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandCunliffe fails to get union guaranteeLabour's largest affiliated union has sent a warning to leader not to assume it will back him again if he forces another leadership runoff.26 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour's shop of horrorsIs brand "Labour" depreciating so rapidly in electoral value that the party's long-term future is now in serious jeopardy?26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's wrong with Labour?As the party licks its wounds after a demoralising election defeat, the <i>Weekend Herald</i> asked four commentators with inside knowledge for their diagnosis and suggested cure.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe supporters blamed for vote leakBreakdown of how unions and party members voted in last year’s Labour leadership election highlights how strongly Cunliffe preferred over Grant Robertson.26 Sep 01:41 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Nightmare of the long knivesNotes taken in the Labour caucus room have emerged, having been hacked from the email account of some unwitting MP codenamed, "Lambshank". Toby Manhire investigates.25 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe may resign but stand againLabour leader David Cunliffe is expected to resign within three days but is still seriously considering going back into battle to reclaim the leadership.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe quells resignation speculationDavid Cunliffe has quelled speculation he was set to resign today and a spokesman said he would continue to “take soundings from colleagues and associates”.25 Sep 04:48 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Key happily pillaging as Labour navel gazesWhile Labour was occupied with brow-smiting and vows of silence, the PM sailed into Labour territory for a bit more pillaging, writes Claire Trevett.24 Sep 09:09 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Leadership election rules full of pitfallsTo 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.24 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Cunliffe reconsiders futureLabour 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.24 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Parker expected to quitDavid Parker has ruled himself out of any contest for the Labour leadership, saying he told Labour leader David Cunliffe of that decision yesterday.24 Sep 01:29 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: It's time for Labour to call a halt to all this madnessDavid Cunliffe may still be Labour's leader by name. But for all intents and purposes his tenure at the party's helm is as good as over, writes John Armstrong.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Labour must retake centre-left, with a new leaderLate 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.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour rift deepens over standoffAfter a tumultuous day, Labour leader David Cunliffe's critics appear to have stared him down in his push to have a leadership contest as soon as possible.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for sidelined Labour MPs to step upCunliffe 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.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe's marathon caucus meetingDavid Cunliffe has emerged from a marathon meeting of his caucus with little to say about his leadership other than to announce two party whips.23 Sep 06:14 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour's morning of absolute mayhemAn 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.23 Sep 12:57 AM
New Zealand'We must stop the leaks'Labour leader pushes for early leadership contest but indicates he will not leave Parliament if he is ousted.22 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandLabour MPs: Leadership vote should waitLabour MPs arriving at Parliament for caucus say any vote on the leadership should wait until after a thorough review of the election drubbing.22 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandMPs want Cunliffe to show secret pollsLabour MPs will demand David Cunliffe release potentially embarrassing internal polling results on his popularity to them in caucus.22 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Cunliffe should man up and quitBob Jones writes: Serial apologiser Labour party leader David Cunliffe should put aside his sorrow at being a man and do the manly thing.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionSteve Maharey: Journey to the centre of real worldSteve 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.22 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour needs a new leader, nothing moreA healthy democracy needs two parties capable of providing good government. New Zealand is well served by National and Labour.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlue the new red in Labour bastionsIn Labour's worst defeat in 92 years, the party vote in central Auckland strongholds Mt Albert and Mt Roskill turned blue.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's MPs set sights on CunliffeA former Labour Party president believes Labour's dismal election result will prove fatal for David Cunliffe.21 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Cunliffe asked Labour supportersThe text of the letter David Cunliffe sent to Labour members, supporters and affiliated unions on Saturday night, after the party's shocking election result.21 Sep 09:44 PM
New ZealandHighest number of Pasifika MPsThis election has seen the highest ever number of Pasifika candidates voted in as members of parliament.21 Sep 05:30 PM
