New ZealandLabour wants quake levies to go on ratesHomeowners and landlords could see hundreds of dollars added to their rates bills under Labour proposals for a sweeping overhaul of the disaster insurance regime.09 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: We need to show it's just not manly to hit outWhen 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.09 Jul 05:45 AM
New ZealandLabour proposes big shake up for EQCLabour is proposing a sweeping overhaul of New Zealand's disaster insurance regime including shifting EQC levies from insurance premiums 09 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandCunliffe can't rule us out - HarreLabour 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.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBob Jones: This absurd amalgam simply unfit to ruleThe Opposition's role is to hold the government to account plus present itself as an alternative administration.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Investment'Warrant of fitness' scheme for rentals winning wide support from politiciansA "warrant of fitness" scheme for all rental housing may be on the agenda whoever wins the election in September, a new survey has found.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Parents given quantity v quality choice on educationThe Labour Party has it on good authority that school class sizes are a subject that can move votes.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig schools to benefit in Labour planSchools could get as many as 21 extra teachers under Labour's election-year policy, according to new calculations.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour turns attention to school issuesLabour has turned it guns on one of areas it believes National is most vulnerable in the lead up to the election.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMain parties' messages for twitteratiNZ's political parties are making it official on Twitter. Both Labour and National are targeting the 'twitterati' and offering social media hashtags to campaign.06 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Faithful lap up 'we can win' spiritIt was at the same venue as the National Party's conference the week before, but the Labour Party "congress" came in a different colour.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's education planLabour will fund an extra 2000 teachers under its policy to reduce primary class sizes to 26 students by 2016 - a step expected to cost $350m over the next three years.06 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandAussie Labor leader backs CunliffeAustralia's Labor Party leader Bill Shorten says it is not inappropriate for him to visit NZ so close to an election, but still managed to get the PM's name wrong.06 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandElection 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.”05 Jul 10:56 PM
New ZealandLabour: Vote Positive #forabetterNZLabour has unveiled its campaign slogan for the 2014 election will be "Vote Positive."05 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandLabour looks to boost teacher qualityLabour's new teaching policies are response to National's proposal to pay good teachers and principals more and require them to work with others.05 Jul 09:28 PM
OpinionHeed the words of King DickIn 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.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Unions buy their way to powerThe 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.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShorten addresses Kiwis' rights in OzThe 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.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe: No top job for Internet-ManaLabour 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.04 Jul 11:44 PM
New ZealandLabour: Give all students a portable computerLabour 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.04 Jul 11:22 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Cunliffe needs to tell his story and tell it wellTomorrow's keynote address by Cunliffe to what is Labour's election-year "congress" will delve deeply into personal stuff - his background, education, motivations and so on, writes John Armstrong.04 Jul 08:57 PM
New ZealandThe man who would be PMToday we investigate David Cunliffe's family background, outline his life up until he entered politics and discuss ambition, love, scandal, duty, faith and trace his lineage to "King Dick" Seddon.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens first choice for coalitionMost Labour voters prefer the Green Party to NZ First if Labour only needs one of them after the election.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand10 unknown facts about CunliffeThe top 10 unknown facts about Labour leader David Cunliffe, including his links to King Dick Seddon and the Brunner mine disaster.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour promises new buildings for schoolsLabour will kick off its election year Congress today by promising an upgrade programme for ageing school buildings to ensure all schools have modern facilities by 2030.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStory behind Cunliffe's biographyFor each general election since 2008, the Herald has undertaken an in-depth project on the person challenging to be Prime Minister.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Labour chalks up a big tick on feesLabour's grant of an extra $100 a year for each pupil for state-funded schools will probably succeed in ending charges for all but the richest schools and that would be a pity, writes John Roughan.04 Jul 05:00 PM
