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Kingmaker Jones stealing show

I haven't had a conversation in the past fortnight where the Labour Party leadership contest doesn't come up.

Cunliffe has the wind in his sails

Some 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.

Jones to Robertson supporters: Back me

Labour 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.

Fran O'Sullivan: Jones gets a pass on the third degree

Why doesn't earthy Shane Jones just come out and say it? "I'm not just another Labour 'soft cock'."

Date night with Labour's men

TV blogger Paul Casserly watches on as Heather Du Plesis Allan and Guyon Espiner get romantic with the men of Labour.

Jones shows every underdog has his day

It's now half way through the leadership roadshow of the Labour candidates, known as the 'Three Stooges' by National, writes Claire Trevett.

Clark had 'no role' in Shearer exit

Rumours are circulating again about the role Helen Clark had in moves to roll David Shearer as Labour's leader just before he resigned.

Hard task for leadership contenders

The 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.

Labour hopefuls respond to critics

Labour's leadership hopefuls have responded to their critics and laid bare their shortcomings, with Shane Jones joking his weaknesses were "fairly public".

Rivals' costly vows lure votes

The pork barrels have been rolled out in the Labour Party leadership battle, with Grant Robertson promising to introduce a "living wage" of more than $18 an hour for all government workers.

Rodney Hide: Rudderless time not a good look

"The King is dead, long live the King!" That's how monarchy does it. The new leader is declared before the old leader is cold, says Rodney Hide.

Paul Little: C'mon politicians, make my day

Sometimes, it takes an outsider to draw attention to something that's been staring you in the face for a long time.

Herald on Sunday: Let's hear ideas from Labour trio

When a major political party decides to hold its leadership election in public, we should hear something of substance from the candidates.

Leaders-in-waiting tell us just how they plan to run things

David Cunliffe, Shane Jones and Grant Robertson answer some questions.

Jones promises to take on Aussies

If he becomes PM, one of Shane Jones' first moves will be to deliver a one-fingered salute to Australia by extending Labour's policy restricting overseas-based foreigners from buying property in NZ to include Australians.

John Armstrong: What if ...? Pitfalls in Labour's new rules

On the face of it, Labour would seem deserving of much applause for rule changes which now make the election of the party's leader a far better exercise in democracy.