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Editorial: We need to show it's just not manly to hit out

When Labour leader David Cunliffe went to a Women's Refuge forum and apologised for being a man, he was trying to make an important point.

Labour proposes big shake up for EQC

Labour is proposing a sweeping overhaul of New Zealand's disaster insurance regime including shifting EQC levies from insurance premiums

Rape accused would have to prove consent under Labour plan

Cunliffe can't rule us out - Harre

Labour leader David Cunliffe is "premature" to rule out ministerial spots for Internet Party leader Laila Harre and Mana leader Hone Harawira, Ms Harre said yesterday.

Bob Jones: This absurd amalgam simply unfit to rule

The Opposition's role is to hold the government to account plus present itself as an alternative administration.

'Warrant of fitness' scheme for rentals winning wide support from politicians

A "warrant of fitness" scheme for all rental housing may be on the agenda whoever wins the election in September, a new survey has found.

Editorial: Parents given quantity v quality choice on education

The Labour Party has it on good authority that school class sizes are a subject that can move votes.

Big schools to benefit in Labour plan

Schools could get as many as 21 extra teachers under Labour's election-year policy, according to new calculations.

Election will 'go down to the wire'

Labour has opened the final day of its annual conference, with Party President Moira Coatsworth telling the delegates Labour expected the election to go “down to the wire.”

Labour: Vote Positive #forabetterNZ

Labour has unveiled its campaign slogan for the 2014 election will be "Vote Positive."

Labour looks to boost teacher quality

Labour's new teaching policies are response to National's proposal to pay good teachers and principals more and require them to work with others.

Heed the words of King Dick

In 1898 New Zealand was favoured with a visit from Sydney and Beatrice Webb. This English couple were early members of the Fabian Society, a progressive political movement that was an important driver in the formation of the British Labour Party.

Rodney Hide: Unions buy their way to power

The true donations scandal in New Zealand politics was reported this week without comment. It's the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union's $60,000 donation to Labour.

Shorten addresses Kiwis' rights in Oz

The Australian Labor Party leader said he believes improvements can be made to the rights of NZers living in Australia, but stopped short of making any specific commitments.

Cunliffe: No top job for Internet-Mana

Labour leader David Cunliffe has all but ruled out including Internet Party leader Laila Harre and Mana leader Hone Harawira as ministers under a future Labour Government.

Labour: Give all students a portable computer

Labour leader David Cunliffe says Labour will ensure all school children from Year 5 to 13 have their own personal tablet or netbook by 2017 under a plan estimated to cost $109 million over three years.