New ZealandOpposition parties in virtual dead heatThe latest poll canvassed views not just views on political parties but on what impact a Donald Trump presidency would have on New Zealand.27 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandSurgery target needs changing - LabourThe Labour Party is urging a rethink of one of the Government's key health targets after a group of surgeons revealed important operations were being put off in order to reach the strict target.23 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandThousands more decile 10 students get exam helpPupils with learning difficulties struggle to get the help they need, despite Government changes to tackle inequity.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew political bid for the right to dieLabour MP Louisa Wall says her proposed law change to legalise assisted dying in New Zealand will not go into the private member's bill ballot.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLouisa Wall to table euthanasia billMP Louisa Wall will today table a proposed bill that outlines a process for terminally ill people to legally chose to end their life - a move supported by the widower of Lecretia Seales.17 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandMallard v bollard: Who won?Labour MP Trevor Mallard is the latest victim of notorious electronic bollards at Parliament.16 Nov 06:15 AM
New ZealandLizzie Marvelly to run for Labour?Labour leader Andrew Little says musician Lizzie Marvelly would be "welcome" to run for Labour at the next election.16 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandLabour hits back at 'manhandling' claimNational has made extraordinary claims against Labour's Mt Roskill byelection candidate following a heated public debate.11 Nov 02:29 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettLesson: It pays to check the numbersCOMMENT: The theme of the Labour Party conference last weekend was "Backing the Kiwi Dream", writes Claire Trevett.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnap! NZ First vs Labour's job schemeNZ First says Labour's jobs promise is the same NZ First's which was scrapped by Labour in 2001.08 Nov 04:40 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: No frills in Labour at the momentLabour's annual conference in the weekend was the most boring in living memory. But maybe that's their new winning formula.08 Nov 12:39 AM
New Zealand'No chance' Govt will legalise euthanasiaA major inquiry into euthanasia is taking place, but the Govt has already concluded it will not lead to any changes in New Zealand.07 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandGovt will buy more motels to house homelessThe Government will buy up to three more motels and construct modular housing as part of a new $300 million investment in emergency housing.07 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Labour's 'neet' idea better than the doleThe Labour Party is by no means alone in worrying what to do about 74,000 young people who are in neither employment, education or training.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour defends new policy costingsLabour has hit out at criticism of its costings for a new policy to give unemployed youths up to six months of fulltime community work at the minimum wage.07 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSir Michael Cullen back on Labour's deckSir Michael Cullen has returned to the Labour fold after eight years of self-imposed exile as a Government appointee to NZ Post.06 Nov 05:27 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little revs up party faithfulAndrew Little has used his speech at the party conference to rev up delegates and outline new jobs policy.06 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandLabour: Voluntary work for beneficiariesLabour has proposed a raft of changes including allowing beneficiaries to do voluntary work instead of looking for a paid job and removing work testing for single parents.05 Nov 03:25 AM
EditorialEditorial:Labour needs to crack AucklandLabour needs to show Auckland and the country it has the makings of a fresh, modern government.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt spends $380k on Clark UN bidThe Government spent hundreds of thousands on Helen Clark's UN bid, including fees for Washington lobbyists.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour: First we'll take AucklandOn the eve of the annual Labour party conference, Claire Trevett looks at the party's battle plan to to take back Auckland in 2017.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens on menu at Labour conferenceGreens, a tightwad Mayor and fleshpots were on offer at opening of the Labour Party conference.04 Nov 05:29 AM
New ZealandDavid Cunliffe: he's leaving the showDavid Cunliffe arrived in politics with a CV bursting with promise but his leadership of Labour proved disastrous.01 Nov 06:18 AM
New ZealandDavid Cunliffe's journey in politicsA snapshot of the political career of former Labour leader David Cunliffe, who has announced he will retire in 2017.01 Nov 01:08 AM
New ZealandDavid Cunliffe to retire from politicsFormer Labour Leader David Cunliffe is leaving Parliament.31 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandNational slates Labour's $680m rail pledgeNational's Steven Joyce was criticised for 'pork barrel politics' during the Northland by-election. Now he's hitting out at Labour for the same over its $680m Mt Roskill light rail pledge.30 Oct 05:10 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Andrew Little's last chanceCOMMENT: Every week in politics makes a difference but between now and Christmas will be a crucial two months for Labour and Andrew Little.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnly five state house tenants evicted over methHousing New Zealand says it has only evicted five tenants from state houses on the grounds that their homes were contaminated by methamphetamine.28 Oct 03:51 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsRoundup: Is NZ a good place for business or workers?Who's winning the "class struggle" between business and workers?27 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandWho is the biggest spending former MP?Former MPs and their spouses racked up $703,000 on taxpayer-funded travel in the past year, including nearly $25,000 by some couples.25 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Roskill crucial for LabourCOMMENT: If Labour wins the the byelection no one will notice. There will not be a ripple. If they lose, there will be a political tsunami.22 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: NZ elections aren't 'rigged', but questions remainAlthough no leading politician is likely to claim that "election is rigged", there are numerous problems with democracy and elections that need debating.21 Oct 04:31 AM
