OpinionJohn Armstrong: Canny Cunliffe lets polls do the talkingWhen it comes to commenting on opinion polls, there is a simple rule that all politicians should follow. Don't do it.27 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionHas Labour found govt's 'tipping point'?To be sacked twice as a Cabinet minister in one parliamentary term would set some kind of unfortunate record. It's not for Nick Smith yet, writes John Armstrong.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour rockets in pollJohn Key puts Labour's rocketing rise in a new Herald-Digipoll down to coverage of its recent leadership race.25 Sep 12:13 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Plenty of areas to mine for CunliffeLabour leader said to have singled out economy, inequality gap, environment and strengthening national identity.24 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanHang this royal line up for goodHereditary leaders belong in the pages of old copies of the National Geographic, writes Brian Rudman24 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionLabour does an Oracle in latest pollFor the first time in almost five years the Labour Party is "back in the game", as they are saying of Oracle.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour reshuffle revealedSue Moroney and Nanaia Mahuta have stepped up in prominent roles in new Labour leader David Cunliffe's frontbench reshuffle.23 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandPM popularity: Key still well aheadJohn Key remains well ahead of new Labour leader David Cunliffe as preferred Prime Minister, a new poll shows.22 Sep 12:17 AM
OpinionLabour has found its mojo at lastAfter five dark years, the Labour Party have their mojo back, says Matt McCarten.21 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: From one preacher's son to anotherDear David, or do you prefer Dave? As one son of a preacher man to another, here's some gratuitous advice to add to the torrent you've no doubt already been inundated with.21 Sep 03:10 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Message on resilience a pointed one for LabourI celebrated the 120th anniversary of women's suffrage by going down to Parliament to stand in the public galleries while Labour MP Lianne Dalziel made her valedictory speech.20 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNow he's running the showIt may be too soon to say what sort of leader David Cunliffe will make for Labour, but it's not too soon to say what sort of leader he wants to be.20 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Battle-ready Cunliffe musters dogs of warDavid Cunliffe had been Labour leader for barely 24 hours before he was boldly declaring he had put his party on a "war footing".20 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionCunliffe and Key's lightweight fightThe bout everyone had been waiting for began just before 2pm with a lengthy handshake, and ended with Cunliffe bruised, writes John Armstrong.17 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanA remuneration body for the poor?Why can't an independent body fairly decide what a job should be paid? Or at least set a base living wage which people can actually live on, asks Brian Rudman.17 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Robertson move shows peace still some way offGrant Robertson's decision to spurn the deputy leadership does not bode well for the Labour Party under its new leader.17 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanStronger Labour team on the attackDavid Cunliffe leveraged the "axe the copper tax" campaign in Parliament yesterday to signal he intends to keep waging war against John Key's Government.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe's first clashJohn Key walked across Parliament’s debating chamber and shook David Cunliffe’s hand to congratulate him on his election as Labour leader before the battle commenced.17 Sep 05:47 AM
New ZealandCunliffe seeks Parker for deputyDavid Parker has been confirmed as Labour's deputy leader after David Cunliffe's leadership rival Grant Robertson made it clear he didn't want the job.16 Sep 11:20 PM
OpinionAll aboard the Cunliffe train?David Cunliffe's new train has left the station. Grant Robertson may be on board in body. But is he in spirit, asks John Armstrong.16 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandKey: Next election will be battle of ideasPrime Minister John Key says next year's election will be a battle of ideas and he is taking the challenge laid down by new Labour leader David Cunliffe seriously.16 Sep 08:06 PM
New ZealandLeaders primed for face-offThe new Leader of the Opposition, David Cunliffe, will face off against John Key in Parliament today - his first and only chance for four weeks.16 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Tough-talking CunliffeOn his first full day as Labour's leader, David Cunliffe was talking tough. Very tough. He announced that Labour was going on a "war footing".16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCunliffe makes deputy hintNew Labour leader David Cunliffe hinted this afternoon that he will recommend Grant Robertson as his deputy at tomorrow's vote.16 Sep 04:07 AM
New ZealandKing David puts Key on noticeThe Labour caucus is under new management and Prime Minister John Key should be worried, says new leader David Cunliffe.15 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe promises senior jobs for Robertson, Jones after easy winThere was a conspicuous space on the wall in David Cunliffe's New Lynn office as he gave his first speech as Labour Party leader.15 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Union, party support bolstered light caucus backingNew Labour leader David Cunliffe received less than a third of the support of caucus when the votes were counted yesterday.15 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: A pragmatic choiceThe long-suffering Labour Party faithful have given those MPs in the Labour caucus who cannot stomach David Cunliffe a collective bloody nose.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMP seen right for fightThe new Labour Party leader is an ambitious, highly educated son of an Anglican vicar whose lofty goals and ego are seen as both an asset and a stumbling block.15 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: 'Job ready' Cunliffe still needs workPressure on newly elected Labour leader to get it right The Labour Party can count its first open leadership election a success.15 Sep 05:30 PM
