New ZealandNo political bias at TVNZ - reportShane Taurima was guilty of using TVNZ’s resources for political purposes, but there was no bias in programming, a review has found.12 May 03:11 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima inquiry due todaySources expect that if Shane Taurima emerges badly from the bias inquiry, Julian Wilcox will put his name forward as a Labour party candidate.12 May 12:45 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: A nasty scandalmongering election campaignThe whole nature and feel of the 2014 general election campaign has abruptly changed over the last two weeks. Policy is out, and scandal is in, writes Bryce Edwards.11 May 10:59 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Is there 'cash for access' in NZ politics?'Do not go there'. That was the warning given by Prime Minister John Key to Labour MP Chris Hipkins in response to no fewer than four questions from the Opposition over allegations of impropriety in what is increasingly being dubbed 'cash for access'.08 May 03:29 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: The sceptics' case on Labour's planThe contrary view to Labour's plan for monetary policy and savings goes broadly like this: It is a cute idea but it won't work, writes Brian Fallow.07 May 09:29 PM
New ZealandNational takes 6 point diveNational has taken a 6 point dive in the latest Roy Morgan poll, below the combined support of Labour and the Greens at 45.5 per cent.07 May 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Collins soap opera gives Labour breathing spaceJohn Key will be hoping the public has Judith Collins fatigue. It has turned into a war of infinitesimal detail, writes Claire Trevett. Details of who met whom, what was said07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour reshuffle - winners and losersDavid Cunliffe has done a 'mini reshuffle' of his party MPs today - prompted by the resignation of Shane Jones.06 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandTaurima's future rides on TVNZ findingsLabour is considering blocking former TVNZ broadcaster Shane Taurima as a candidate if a TVNZ investigation is too damaging for him and the party.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Is the National Government unravelling?If Judith Collins is any indication of the health of the Government, it is in serious trouble, writes Bryce Edwards. Her bizarre actions at the weekend made her appear arrogant and out of control and suggest the pressure is taking its toll.05 May 02:43 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Can Collins survive as a minister?A torrid question-time in Parliament tomorrow could make or break embattled Justice Minister Judith Collins, political columnist John Armstrong writes.04 May 10:52 PM
KahuDelays continue in selecting Tamaki Makaurau seatLabour is still facing delays in selecting its candidate in the key Tamaki Makaurau seat as a result of broadcaster and potential candidate Shane Taurima's TVNZ problems.04 May 10:33 PM
KiwiSaverJoyce on Labour KiwiSaver planNational fired a broadside yesterday at Labour's plan to control interest rates with the help of compulsory KiwiSaver.04 May 05:00 PM
BusinessKiwisaver plan: 'Just a thought bubble'The Government and its political allies have gone on the attack over Labour’s ground-breaking interest rates and savings policy, after signs the plan was getting traction.04 May 02:49 AM
New ZealandLabour can win: EnglishLabour could still win power at the next election, National deputy leader and Finance Minister Bill English said in a speech warning against complacency.04 May 12:35 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clouds darken over National as Labour shinesThis has been by far the best week for Labour this year, due in equal parts to the Williamson scandal and Labour's management of an important policy, writes Audrey Young.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Govt vulnerable on allegations of corruption and cronyismThe National Government is highly vulnerable on the Williamson scandal, especially because it comes on topic of other similar scandals and allegations, writes Bryce Edwards.02 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandCompulsory KiwiSaver exempts 300,000More than 300,000 business owners and self-employed people would be exempted from Labour's new policy to make workers pay more into KiwiSaver to dampen inflation.30 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Labour's plan a subtly blunt instrumentWhat we got from Labour's finance spokesman David Parker on Tuesday was a much broader economic policy than that would imply, writes Brian Fallow.30 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Labour 'moves on' with some help from NationalClaire Trevett looks at a week of politics dominated by policy announcements and the resignation of Shane Jones from the Labour Party.30 Apr 05:00 PM
EconomyLabour's KiwiSaver 'bun fight'Labour's proposal to introduce a variable contribution rate to compulsory KiwiSaver as a counter-cyclical tool has received mixed reviews from bank economists.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Imaginative policy option to rises in interest ratesEditorial: The Labour Party has done well to come up with a constructive monetary policy for the coming election.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: It's high time we accepted most of us want a fixThe sensible move should have been to fast-track the proposed market, thereby ensuring the drugs being smoked by young NZers have been tested and are "safe", writes Brian Rudman.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Flaws in Labour's inflation planIf Labour finance spokesman David Parker is proposing a job swap with the Reserve Bank Governor he should say so, writes Fran O'Sullivan.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeLabour's plan 'nothing new'Finance Minister Bill English has rubbished Labour's new Kiwisaver plan, but the policy has received support from employers.28 Apr 10:15 PM
BusinessMortgage advantage with LabourKiwibank has increased its interest rates just as the Labour party gears up to reveal its proposed changes to monetary policy this morning.28 Apr 08:13 PM
KahuLabour waits for TVNZ's Taurima reportLabour has extended its deadline for the Tamaki Makaurau seat for the third time as it waits for a TVNZ report into the actions of potential candidate Shane Taurima.28 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: What does the Labour Party want to be?Shane Jones has become a lightning rod for the discussion about the state of the Labour Party, and about what it means to be leftwing in 2014, writes Bryce Edwards.28 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandPM: Leaving legal highs on market was a mistakePM John Key says leaving some synthetic drugs on the market was “a mistake” and Government should have banned all products until a rigorous testing regime was in place.28 Apr 02:37 AM
