OpinionClaire TrevettGeoff Kemp: When well-meaning ideals collideShane Taurima probably felt he was trying to make New Zealand a better place, even if he went about it the wrong way, as everyone seems to agree, writes Geoff Kemp.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCandidate sentenced over electoral fraudA Labour party candidate in Auckland's first Super City elections will serve five months' community detention for his involvement in New Zealand's first electoral fraud.19 Feb 12:30 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour avoids fallout in Taurima caseDavid Cunliffe has probably done enough to avoid Labour suffering too much collateral damage from the Shane Taurima affair, writes John Armstrong.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTVNZ gave Taurima ultimatumTVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick says the state broadcaster gave Shane Taurima a journalism-or-politics ultimatum when he was reinstated at TVNZ.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTVNZ admits mistake over TaurimaTVNZ's chief executive Kevin Kenrick says in hindsight it was a mistake to take Shane Taurima back on after Taurima's first attempt to enter politics for Labour.18 Feb 03:28 AM
New ZealandEx-TVNZ executive's work reviewedTVNZ is reviewing all the work Shane Taurima has been involved in for about the past year as allegations of political bias are fired at him by National Party ministers.18 Feb 01:30 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima fiasco pushes Maori TV takeover claimThe Shane Taurima fiasco will hasten calls for Maori TV to take over TVNZ's Maori and Pacific unit.18 Feb 12:50 AM
Project AucklandLabour hitches ride on rail link dateLabour is promising to join forces with Auckland Mayor Len Brown and make an immediate start on the $2.86 billion rail link if it wins this year's general election.17 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe's chief of staff Wendy Brandon resignsLabour leader David Cunliffe's chief of staff Wendy Brandon has resigned five months into the job, citing ill health.11 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandHundreds pour on to Treaty GroundsWet and blustery weather has failed to keep the crowds away from Waitangi with hundreds pouring on to the Treaty Grounds.06 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandIwi to PM: We want $500m to settleNew Zealand’s largest iwi is seeking the biggest ever Treaty settlement - $500m to $600m.06 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandLabour locked out from top tableWhile claiming a warm reception at Te Tii Marae yesterday, Labour was snubbed by those at Maoridom's top table who were meeting the Government nearby.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe sets benchmark for electionLabour leader David Cunliffe has set himself a benchmark for the next election making it clear his goal is to overtake National in the polls.03 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Tough-talking Key drapes a flag over rivalIn what is quickly becoming a year-long de facto election campaign, one can guarantee National will drum in the message that Cunliffe is a politician who cannot be trusted, writes John Armstrong.31 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandReaction 'mostly' went as hoped: CunliffeIt has been a bruising week for Labour leader David Cunliffe, but he has popped out the end of it saying he "loves every day" of what is often called the worst job in politics.31 Jan 07:45 AM
New ZealandBack to school for Labour leaderLabour's leader was trying to get his sales pitch for new childhood policies back on track yesterday, but continued to take flak for exaggerating the baby bonus.30 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour's $60 promise to high earners inexplicableLabour's push for universal welfare will not resonate widely. People earning $150,000 and, indeed, much less, simply do not need a baby bonus.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe denies misleading the public'We've been absolutely clear in all the materials.' David Cunliffe has defended against accusations he mislead the public over his $60 baby bonus.29 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandKey: Cunliffe misleading NZPrime Minister John Key has accused Labour leader David Cunliffe of "misleading New Zealanders" over the $60-a-week child payment scheme.28 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandEconomists: Less work, more babies?Labour's $60-a-week child payment scheme may produce less work and more babies, economists say.28 Jan 08:53 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Baby bonus clear tilt at ballot boxDavid Cunliffe's "baby bonus" is a nifty Trojan horse that will do more for Labour's chances than the usual politically inspired and euphemistically labelled "kissing babies" exercise, writes Fran O'Sullivan.28 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Oh baby, it must be election yearAfter years of Labour and National concentrating on winning the political middle ground, both party leaders have launched their 2014 election campaigns by reaching out to their respective left and right heartlands.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNational's paid parental leave plansPM John Key has hinted National is working on its own legislation to extend paid parental leave - but will it match the 26 weeks Labour is pushing for?27 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandBaby bonus aims to cut child poverty'Where's it all coming from Sunshine?' asks National of Labour's new child policy that will give most parents of newborns $3000 a year.27 Jan 05:40 PM
EntertainmentArdern's DJ gig a hit with Laneway festival fansLabour MP and novice DJ Jacinda Ardern has fielded offers for future gigs after her set at Auckland's Laneway music festival.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTarget the needy for help, says mumLabour's election-year offer of $60 a week for those with new babies will not be a vote winner with Eileen Reid.27 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Fishhooks in the fine print for baby producers expecting a windfallJohn Armstrong asks: "If the policy is really designed to help struggling families, why include households which patently do not need hand-outs from the state to raise children?"27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour targets new parentsLabour leader David Cunliffe has set out a policy to give most parents of new born babies a payment of $60 a week until that baby turns one.27 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandLabour aims to help kindy familiesParents with preschool-age children are expected to be the big winners from Labour leader David Cunliffe's State of the Nation address today.26 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Cunliffe right to ditch dud tax policiesPolitical parties should be in the practice of jettisoning policies that serve only to hamper their electoral prospects. It is up to any new leader to recognise these and act.26 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Cunliffe and Jones get real on offshore hunt for oil and gasLabour's Shane Jones has used the rat-cunning skills that got him to the top of Maori fishing politics to manoeuvre his boss, David Cunliffe, into adopting new realism on offshore oil and gas exploration.24 Jan 04:30 PM
