New ZealandKey defends <i>Hobbit</i> tax dealJohn Key says his deal to keep <i>The Hobbit</i> in NZ was far less than what Labour paid for LOTR, but Labour says the PM isn't telling the full story.29 Oct 03:36 AM
New ZealandSparks fly in '<i>Hobbit</i> law' debateThe law change that was part of the deal to clinch The Hobbit for New Zealand was still being heatedly debated when Parliament adjourned last night. 28 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Hobbit</i> bill passes first readingParliament was tonight working its way through a labour law change the Government says is essential to ensure The Hobbit movies are made in New Zealand, but was facing stiff opposition from Labour.28 Oct 05:56 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff: Labour would shut door on foreign land buyersLabour has made a dramatic turnaround on its foreign investment policy, and now says it will turn down big land sales to overseas buyers except in exceptional circumstances.17 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Labour rediscovers the joys of the good old waysLabour's annual conference proclaimed the neo-liberal economic experiment to be well and truly over - the biggest shift in that sphere since the Rogernomics revolution.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour gears up for 'battle of 2011'Labour has unveiled new policies at its annual conference this weekend which it believes will give the party an edge over National in the next election.17 Oct 05:55 AM
New Zealand<i>Audrey Young:</i> President Andrew Little shinesLabour president Andrew Little has just delivered the speech of his career, writes Audrey Young.16 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandLabour promises bold new policiesLabour is promising bold new policies for the care and education of children to put to voters at the next election. Deputy leader Annette King says children currently "lack a champion at the highest table".15 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandTime to talk republic, says Labour presidentLabour president Andrew Little has called for a fresh debate about republicanism following a speech at the party's conference.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCarter tells Labour council: I'll dish dirt on senior MPsDumped MP Chris Carter told Labour's ruling council he could dish the dirt on senior Labour MPs and if he didn't get his way, "it's war".12 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Carter a loose cannonChris Carter's warnings at Labour's hearing last night would have shown national council members he could no longer be trusted.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandGoff: I prefer Carter's damnation to his praiseLabour leader Phil Goff has rejected dumped MP Chris Carter's criticism and his claims the party was vindictive and petty toward him.11 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandChris Carter had to go - WilliamsThe former president of the Labour Party says MP Chris Carter's position was 'untenable' and he had to be kicked out of the party.11 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandLabour Party council expels CarterThe Labour Party expelled MP Chris Carter late last night after meeting for more than six hours.11 Oct 04:30 PM
