New ZealandMan-ban dumping 'entirely appropriate'Labour has dropped its controversial plan to hold some women-only selections after its leader David Shearer asked for it to be withdrawn.09 Jul 01:09 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: High Noon showdown over man banIn getting the proposal off the table, Shearer has finally drawn on the well of authority inherent in his role as leader to bring the party to heel, writes John Armstrong.09 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandSpeak-out day for Shearer on man-banLabour leader David Shearer will have to respond today to his party's proposal for a quota of female MPs after spending the weekend avoiding questions.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey reaches out over GCSB billPrime Minister John Key has handed the Labour Party an olive branch over the GCSB bill.08 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Voters will decide value of 'man ban'Just when the country imagined women were doing well in politics, particularly in the Labour Party, the party's organisational wing says they are not.07 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Policies count, not ovariesKerre McIvor asks: Who on Earth does Labour hope to appeal to with its proposal to have some electorates run women-only candidate selections?06 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: It's time for more women at the heart of democracyCongratulations to Party Central for putting gender equality ahead of diversity when it comes to the ranking criteria for selecting the next crop of Labour MPs.05 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMPs snub pro-women seatsNo Labour MPs other than Manurewa's Louisa Wall will publicly back a proposal to have women-only selection short lists for some electorates to boost female MP numbers.05 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDavid Shearer against 'man ban'Labour Leader David Shearer has come out against his party's proposed "man ban" on male candidates running in some seats.05 Jul 03:02 AM
New ZealandPro-women plan rattles LabourFormer Labour president Mike Williams says a proposal to allow the party to stop men from seeking selection as candidates in some electorates is "discriminatory".04 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour: More female candidates neededThe Labour Party is set to introduce a new rule under which electorates will be able to prevent men from seeking selection as a candidate by restricting it to women only.04 Jul 04:55 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Sharples' resignation may be too little, too latePita Sharples' resignation may be too little too late as far as strengthening the party's chances of surviving as a parliamentary force goes, writes John Armstrong.02 Jul 12:58 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Little joy for Labour, worse news for Maori partiesDavid Shearer's claim that Labour pulled off an "outstanding" victory in Saturday's Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection is hogwash, writes John Armstrong.30 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand12 Questions: Trevor MallardLongtime Labour MP Trevor Mallard is one of Parliament's last remaining renegades - being thrown out during question time with some regularity and remembered for his 2007 punch-up with National MP Tau Henare.26 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPoll shock: Labour, Shearer take diveVoter support for Labour and its leader, David Shearer, has slumped in the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey which he's admitted came as 'a surprise'.25 Jun 07:32 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Time for the unthinkable for LabourLabour desperately needs to review both how it takes the fight to National and how it should treat its would-be partners in government - the Greens and NZ First.25 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandNo second chance for United FutureLabour's Trevor Mallard says United Future leader Peter Dunne should not have his funding restored even if his party re-registers.25 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAll red on campaign trailThe candidate is easy to spot - Meka Whaitiri stands on the footpath in a red duffle coat next to a bright-red people-mover with Labour signage and her name splashed over it.20 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Off boil Labour checking all wrong boxesThe Labour argument has looked as unswerving as the windsock at Wellington airport, writes Toby Manhire.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: Labour guilty of 'deep hypocrisy'Labour has confirmed four of its MPs were hosted in SkyCity's corporate box at Eden Park for the All Blacks versus France test last weekend.13 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandMallard bullying police - TolleyThe Labour Party has been accused of bullying after one of its MPs appeared to threaten a high-ranking police official's job.12 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour and Greens are Siamese twinsWhat had Labour seething was the errant wording of a question in the 3News Reid Research poll, writes John Armstrong. The mistake may have been a simple oversight...31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Labour-Greens tango a fizzerWhen Russel Norman snarls about business and profits, it repels the mainstream Labour needs if it is to get close to the 40 per cent it needs, writes John Roughan.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Many flavours in Key's porridgeMana leader Hone Harawira spat at the porridge in disgust, writes Claire Trevett. Prime Minister John Key thought the porridge was just right.29 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCollins ignored process: LabourThe Government is again accused of interfering to appoint a 'mate' to a top public sector job.27 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTribal chief executive wins selectionNgati Kahungunu chief executive Meka Whaitiri yesterday won selection to stand for Labour in next month's Ikaroa-Rawhiti byelection to replace the late Parekura Horomia.26 May 05:30 PM
