New ZealandJones: 'I started this as an underdog'Former Labour leadership contender Shane Jones has thrown his "unstinting support" behind new leader David Cunliffe.15 Sep 04:55 AM
New ZealandNew Labour leader namedDavid Cunliffe has defeated Shane Jones, and Grant Robertson to become the new leader of the New Zealand Labour Party.15 Sep 04:15 AM
New ZealandRobertson pledges loyalty to new Labour leaderLabour leadership candidate Grant Robertson says he is disappointed to lose to David Cunliffe but the new party leader has his “100 per cent loyalty”.15 Sep 04:01 AM
OpinionRodney Hide: False moves will wreck fresh startThe Labour Party starts afresh today. A new leader enables a party to ditch the negatives and build the positives.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour 'must be unified'Today is the final day of campaigning for three Labour Party leader hopefuls and all candidates say the message they have been given is for the party to stop bickering.14 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandLeadership battle 'close race' - CunliffeThe frontrunner in Labour's leadership contest, New Lynn MP David Cunliffe, says it is still a close contest and he is not taking anything for granted.13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Robertson's sexuality of no relevanceIf the Labour Party's deputy leader, Grant Robertson, is not the winner of its leadership election tomorrow, there will be some who say it was because he is gay.13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettEntertainment galore on the hustingsClaire Trevett hands out awards for contestants in Labour's leadership following a fortnight of entertainment on the hustings.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLast minute scramble to woo MPsThe last minute scramble to woo wavering MPs in the very close Labour leadership contest is underway and will continue up until Saturday night, at least.11 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionKeith Rankin: Wooing the elusive median voterThe Labour Party is in the process of choosing a new leader because members believed the party could not "win" the election with David Shearer as leader.10 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Caucus can yet clinch contest for RobertsonGrant Robertson could still win the Labour leadership on Sunday, despite public polling showing David Cunliffe is well in front, writes Audrey Young.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnion support for CunliffeFour of the six unions affiliated to Labour now favour David Cunliffe to win the leadership contest that finishes next Sunday.08 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandShearer: 'Pettiness' of politics was boringDavid Shearer says the point-scoring and "pettiness" of politics was boring and beneath him.08 Sep 02:57 AM
OpinionKingmaker Jones stealing showI haven't had a conversation in the past fortnight where the Labour Party leadership contest doesn't come up.07 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Jones gets a pass on the third degreeWhy doesn't earthy Shane Jones just come out and say it? "I'm not just another Labour 'soft cock'."06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanCunliffe has the wind in his sailsSome things are immediately obvious, like which is the faster boat. When I watched the contenders on television last weekend the likely winner was clear at the first cross.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandJones to Robertson supporters: Back meLabour MP Shane Jones says MPs supporting his rival Grant Robertson in the Labour Party leadership contest should back him instead, following a 3 News poll last night.06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDate night with Labour's menTV blogger Paul Casserly watches on as Heather Du Plesis Allan and Guyon Espiner get romantic with the men of Labour.06 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettJones shows every underdog has his dayIt's now half way through the leadership roadshow of the Labour candidates, known as the 'Three Stooges' by National, writes Claire Trevett.04 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandClark had 'no role' in Shearer exitRumours are circulating again about the role Helen Clark had in moves to roll David Shearer as Labour's leader just before he resigned.04 Sep 08:36 PM
OpinionHard task for leadership contendersThe candidates for Labour's top job are in an awkward position. They're campaigning for votes - aware that anything they say can be used in evidence against them.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandRussel on the referendumGreen Party co-leader Russel Norman joins us at 10:30am for a live chat on the upcoming asset sales referendum.03 Sep 10:30 PM
OpinionReality check in Labour roadshowWith Big Brother presumably in mind, John Key last week likened Labour's leadership contest to the reality TV show, writes John Armstrong.03 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuFishing line saves CunliffeDavid Cunliffe's attempt at marae-style humour might have fallen a bit flat at Labour's leadership meeting last night, but he rallied with fish talk.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandConfident Jones hits his stride in northern heartlandIn Shane Jones' heartland of Northland, the man himself is strolling down the street in Whangarei.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour MP David CunliffeLabour leadership candidate David Cunliffe is joining us for a live chat at 12pm.01 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandI'm ahead on points, says JonesLabour's leadership rivals were in David Cunliffe's territory of Auckland yesterday, but it was Shane Jones who appeared to impress - even if he did say so himself.01 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Right message to the wrong audienceThe reality is that the leadership contest is all about which candidate best embodies Labour's soul and tradition as a party of the left, writes John Armstrong.01 Sep 05:30 PM
TourismLabour warns on SkyCity blowoutThe Government's convention centre deal with SkyCity could see the taxpayer saddled with millions in cost overruns before building even begins, claims Labour.01 Sep 05:30 PM
