OpinionEditorial: Labour leader right to keep options openEditorial: It is conceivable that, if only for a brief moment, David Cunliffe gave some consideration to the Green Party's proposal for a formal coalition to contest the general election.13 Apr 04:14 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The infuriating and fantastic Winston PetersPolitics blogger Bryce Edwards gives his take on the infuriating, abrasive but always interesting NZ First leader Winston Peters.11 Apr 12:19 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Republicanism and royalsNew Zealand's 'inevitable' shift towards becoming a republic seems to be the major political debate to emerge out of the current royal tour, writes Bryce Edwards.09 Apr 02:36 AM
Small BusinessMinister was warned of pressure on suppliersCommerce Minister Craig Foss has revealed that he was warned about supermarkets putting pressure on New Zealand suppliers.08 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Can Labour still win?The idea that David Cunliffe and Labour are still in with a chance to form a government after September isn't that far-fetched, writes Bryce Edwards.07 Apr 03:28 AM
New ZealandDotcom to speak at Mana AGMInternet Party founder Kim Dotcom will address the Mana Party annual conference in Rotorua next weekend.06 Apr 07:42 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour fighting too many old battles?John Armstrong asks if Labour's poll ratings are partly the result of the party re-fighting old battles that have long been lost or are no longer relevant to voters.31 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Mana's Dunne ultimatumHone Harawira issued an ultimatum to Kim Dotcom and the Internet Party yesterday: if Dotcom does any sort of deal with Peter Dunne, Harawira is out, writes Audrey Young.30 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandIt's 'game-on in Rotorua' - CoffeyFormer broadcaster Tamati Coffey says his selection as Labour's candidate in Rotorua was never a given and he wants to take the seat in this year's election.29 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandDoubts cast on housing deal's goalsLabour says the Government "does not have a dog's show" of reaching its goal of 39,000 new homes in Auckland in three years after a report appeared to show it would fall short of its first-year target by 2000 homes.28 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandDon't compare me to GeorginaShe may be a transgender lawyer with her eyes set on a political future with Labour, but Kelly Ellis would prefer not to be compared to Georgina Beyer.24 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandShane Jones denies waka-hop claimClaims by a political pundit that Labour's Shane Jones is about to jump waka to another political party is just 'mischief', the MP says.20 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandLabour logs 'pro-wood' forestry planLabour's leader has unveiled a suite of policies intended to boost forestry and wood processing - including a 'pro-wood' pledge for new government buildings.19 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandLabour set to reveal forestry jobs planLabour is set to announce a plan to get long term unemployed working in forestry when Leader David Cunliffe speaks to an industry conference in Wellington this morning.18 Mar 05:43 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cunliffe, Key and that pollIt was disappointing to hear David Cunliffe suggesting today's Herald DigiPoll survey putting Labour at 29.5 per cent is off the mark, writes Audrey Young.18 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandCunliffe: 'We've got more work to do'David Cunliffe says National's support will corrode over perceptions of crony capitalism - but admits there's more work for Labour to do after today's abysmal poll result.18 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandNats soar, Labour dives in new pollLabour's support has sunk nearly six points and it is polling only 29.5 per cent in the <i>Herald</i>-DigiPoll survey.17 Mar 06:55 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour's best hope for Key to hit political banana skin pre-electionJohn Armstrong looks at the most disheartening aspects of today's morale-crushing Herald-DigiPoll for Labour...and why it should hope Key hits a political banana skin pre-election.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandForeign investment in Cunliffe's sightsLabour leader David Cunliffe has signalled major changes in foreign investment if his party is elected.14 Mar 12:23 AM
New ZealandJones stands firm on jibes at GreensLabour MP Shane Jones says the Green Party is being thin-skinned over his attacks on their MPs.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandJones: Greens are too thin-skinnedLabour MP Shane Jones says Greens are too thin-skinned after the party laid a complaint about his attack on one its MPs.11 Mar 04:06 AM
New ZealandSupermarket quizzed over discarded fishSupermarket giant Countdown is facing fresh questions after large bins of whole snapper found at a waste meat processing plant were traced to its supply chain.09 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandNational picks business boss for Napier raceNational's election-year overhaul of MPs and contenders continued over the weekend with the selection of Wayne Walford to contest the battleground Napier seat.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDavid Cunliffe defends his leadershipLabour Leader David Cunliffe is defending his leadership after accusations he is "tricky'', while former rivals for his job scored significant hits in Parliament.09 Mar 03:32 AM
New ZealandTony Milne Labour's candidate for ChristchurchTony Milne has been selected as Labour's candidate for Christchurch Central at this year's general election.08 Mar 09:01 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: A secret memo on secret trusts"What part of your political brain thought it a good idea to run donations through a secret trust?" Rodney Hide imagines a conversation between David Cunliffe and Matt McCarten.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolitician aided with purchase of $4m paradiseLabour leader David Cunliffe helped with the purchase of a $4 million beach retreat for a wealthy businessman who later secretly donated to the MP's leadership campaign.08 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Donor slip exposes Cunliffe hypocrisyCunliffe has been battling the stench of hypocrisy since the use of a secret campaign trust to launder leadership campaign donations from five donors was disclosed, writes Fran O'Sullivan.07 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Labour woes lay bare 'bed blocking' crisisNo one could reasonably begrudge David Shearer about now were he to lean back on his chaise longue, log on to his New York bank account and let out a sigh of relief, writes Toby Manhire.06 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Cunliffe had better fix image fastCan Labour's leader climb out of the deep, dark hole he has dug for himself and revive both his leadership and freshen Labour's electoral appeal?06 Mar 08:30 PM
