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Phil Goff slams speculation around his leadership

Labour leader Phil Goff has hit out at "patently untrue" speculation of a challenge to his leadership, while defending his handling of the Darren Hughes afafir.

Matt McCarten: Goff has blown his chance to save Labour

Fran O'Sullivan: It's all about the country - not the sleazy politics

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Sure-footedness has deserted Goff

Is this the same Phil Goff who last year snuffed out Chris Carter's hopelessly quixotic mutiny with such consummate ease?

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Labour leader on trial as well

John Armstrong: Disharmony at the top on how to pay the bill for Christchurch

Editorial: Realities not dreams must steer Auckland

Editorial: Teach investor principles, don't cane celebrities

Matt McCarten: Royal road show seems like publicity stunt

I found it so tacky that some English kid was now the centre of attention of the Christchurch earthquake, rather than the dead.

John Armstrong: Decision a blow for National

John Armstrong: Cash aid offers space to figure out what to do

Matt McCarten: Harawira expulsion may be Key's undoing

John Armstrong: Handling of quake Govt's ultimate test

John Armstrong: Report pulls punches but quite tough enough in election year

Editorial: Fairness key to free trade agreements

Matt McCarten: Far right sneaked new party in under radar

John Armstrong: Key in for cruisy ride over a bumpy road

Now we know what "BMW" really stands for - Beehive Money Wasters.

John Armstrong: Parliament engages in theatrics over the lone vegetable