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
New ZealandPPTA cautiously optimisticThe Government's creation of new roles in NZ schools - including 'executive principals' and 'expert teachers' - has been cautiously welcomed by the teaching profession.23 Jan 06:18 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: PM on to a winner with teacher rewardsPrime Minister John Key is on to a winner with his big plans to financially reward excellent teachers and principals, writes Audrey Young.23 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandPaying off debt is Govt's focus - KeyThe National Government’s economic focus will be on paying down debt as Crown finance’s improve, Prime Minister John Key said this morning.23 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandPM John Key's full speechRead PM John Key's full state of the nation-style speech to the West Auckland Business Club.22 Jan 11:30 PM
EntertainmentMP vows no spin in DJ stintLabour MP Jacinda Ardern is putting a different spin on the phrase "on the record" by agreeing to do a slot as a DJ at the Laneway Festival on Monday night.22 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Parties set agendas in lieu of electionThe frenetic activity is all about National and Labour grappling with one another for the early election-year political initiative and - hopefully - retaining it, writes John Armstrong.22 Jan 04:30 PM
CommoditiesLabour moots tough oil, gas lawLabour is looking at the Norwegian model for regulating the oil and gas industry, including stronger environmental safeguards and steeper taxes.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandReady for the fight in New Plymouth and in ParliamentMeet the backbenchers - Andrew Little, 48, married with one son, Labour List MP, elected in 2011.17 Jan 04:30 PM
