New ZealandJones blasts Greenpeace over adA Greenpeace spoof of a Sealord advertisement has brought an angry reaction from Labour MP Shane Jones, who says it's anti-worker and duplicitous towards Maori.02 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionShearer's shake up is sorely neededDavid Shearer's reshuffle of his Labour team will be on the radical side, writes John Armstrong. "It has to be. His current front-bench is simply not cutting it."01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTamihere eyes Labour comebackJohn Tamihere is understood to be eyeing a return to Parliament in 2014 - almost a decade after his "front bums" and Holocaust outburst.01 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionToby Manhire: Perma-relaxed PM starting to come unstuckWhile Labour is pecking away in a number of policy areas, they lack much in the way of an argument to explain what is wrong with the incumbents, writes Toby Mahire27 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey on back foot over DotcomJohn Key was yesterday again on the back foot in Parliament over questions about how much he knew about the involvement of his spy agencies in the Dotcom debacle.26 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour's instability recipeMonetary policy is always contentious when the dollar is high, and at the moment it is very high.20 Sep 05:29 PM
OpinionBennett out-nannies LabourDr Andrew Cardow says Paula Bennett appears to be working under the belief that beneficiaries do not have the wherewithal to decide what is best for their children.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandConservative Party lifted by gay issueThe latest Herald DigiPoll survey shows the Conservative Party has had a poll bump from Parliament's passing of the first reading of the gay marriage bill.10 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBreakfast is not too much to askEditorial: A simple breakfast is not much to ask and should be provided for all children who need it. But if it is to be public funded, the food should be distributed by agencies that know a community.10 Sep 05:28 PM
New ZealandPM drawn into insulation rowThe Prime Minister has been asked to investigate one of his MPs after Mt Wellington tenant Joshua Tuitupou claimed National MP Jian Yang told him he had to get a Community Services Card before the MP would get the home insulated.08 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political round-up: Drowning in water rights debate28 Aug 03:00 AM
KahuAsset sales: Ministers seek legal opinionsMinisters will be briefed on whether they can proceed with the planned part-sale of Mighty River Power.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLast-ditch bid to limit alcopopsThe Labour Party will make a last-ditch attempt to introduce strict limits on the sale of sweetened alcoholic drinks after the Government backed down on its plan to ban high-strength alcopops.24 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuAsset sales deadline puts heat on GovtThe Govt has two weeks to decide whether to continue with plans to partially sell Mighty River Power, or postpone the move until early next year.24 Aug 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsLabour raises doubts over KiwirailLabour has asked tough questions about Kiwirail after it won an injunction preventing Radio NZ from reporting on its leaked business plan.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandReport recommends raising wage, parental leaveIncreasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.22 Aug 07:45 AM
