New ZealandState of emergency demanded for crisisLabour's housing spokesman is demanding a state of emergency over the housing crisis.27 Aug 10:30 PM
Small BusinessRugby stars lobby against Easter changesPacific MPs are coming under pressure from former All Blacks to vote against changes to Easter trading laws.19 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandFamily told to move from paedophileFamily with two girls told to play on other side of their house after paedophile was moved in next door, Labour MP says.18 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandCautious support for spying reformsThe Human Rights Commission has given cautious support to the Government's spying reforms.17 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandGovt seeks other parties' help on climateAfter locking in its long-term climate change target, National is seeking a cross-party approach to the issue for the first time.17 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandPorirua Mayor picks apart Little billPorirua Mayor Nick Leggett says Labour leader Andrew Little's plan to upgrade all rental properties has some large gaps.17 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandNational MP defends trivial law change"It is very small, but it is quality,' says the National MP promoting a trivial law change.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour spells out spying bottom linesLabour wants changes to spying reforms before it will support them, including a broader oversight committee.16 Aug 12:58 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasBraunias: Secret Diary of Andrew LittleCOMMENT: Monday caucus. They filed in, dragging their heels, yawning, scratching, sighing. They were a bit more animated than usual.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour could hold cannabis referendumLabour leader Andrew Little has downplayed his comments that the party could hold a referendum on decriminalising cannabis if in Government.11 Aug 07:45 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettMinisters in the firing line as Little takes aimLabour leader Andrew Little's first move on the first day back at Parliament after a month's recess was to announce he had found the silver bullet to solve the housing crisis.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorirua Mayor to Labour: I'm not right wingLabour's factions have resurfaced after leader Andrew Little accused recently departed member Nick Leggett of being a "right-wing" candidate in the Wellington mayoral contest.10 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff vows to cut council costsLabour MP Phil Goff vows to cut fat, introduce road charges and cap rates rises at 2.5 per cent if he wins the Auckland mayoralty in nine weeks.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour: no tax breaks for speculatorsLabour Housing Spokesman Phil Twyford says removing negative gearing is needed to squeeze property speculators out of the housing market.04 Aug 04:16 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Rats! Labour caught in a trap of its own makingKey's goal was to make New Zealand pest-free by 2050. The conservationists cheered aloud.27 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuMaori Party deal: The 'Maori Kardashians' says Labour MPLabour's Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis says he is not worried the Maori Party and Mana Party might do a deal.21 Jul 05:41 AM
Official Cash RateLabour, Greens welcome new lending restrictionsLabour and the Greens say the new lending rules won't be enough to slow rapid property price hikes.18 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandRising house prices affect 98pc of KiwisHouse prices have risen faster than wages in all but four regions in New Zealand, according to analysis by the Labour Party.14 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionClaire Trevett'Labour drops ball on home policy'COMMENT: Since announcing the policy, Labour has been almost silent on what it's planning and instead got distracted by what National was doing, writes Claire Trevett.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen Clark's strong case for UN jobCOMMENT: Judging by Helen Clark's performance and the audience enthusiasm for her, she may be the UN Secretary General.13 Jul 05:14 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: Fray of housing policiesCOMMENT: It's as though a bee smoker has been pointed at Wellington's most famous hive and its inhabitants have become dopey.12 Jul 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Housing plan not certain to favour LabourState housing and building programmes are just the political branding of a package that contains more potent taxation inside.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour builds three-pronged planLabour's proposed Affordable Housing Authority will have powers to buy land compulsorily, says its leader Andrew Little.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClaire Trevett: Little's policy may do the trickCOMMENT: Yesterday, Andrew Little was at the New Lynn Community Centre to deliver the policy he hopes will win Labour the next election.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour supports compulsory land acquisitionLabour's proposed Affordable Housing Authority will have powers to buy land compulsorily, Labour leader Andrew Little says.10 Jul 04:41 AM
OpinionEditorial: Housing is still defying answersLabour's loudly heralded housing policy announcement today will be received with more interest than an opposition party normally receives.09 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessLabour offers 50,000 homesLabour will promise to build 50,000 bargain-priced homes for first-home buyers in Auckland over the next 10 years in a rejig of its 2013 KiwiBuild policy.09 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Zero fanfare for 100th a shameCOMMENT: At times over the past few years I've relished the thought of the Labour Party's centenary.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 100 years of taking a stand worth salutingCOMMENT: In a world in which the latest messaging apps last only seconds, the Labour Party has much to celebrate in lasting 100 years.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionToby Manhire: 100 years of LabourCOMMENT: To mark this week's 100th birthday, a very short and completely reliable history of the Labour Party.08 Jul 01:12 AM
OpinionComment: Party shaping future in divided worldCOMMENT: To be able to make a difference Labour is going to need a sensible and fair taxation system.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionLee-Mariu: Labour Party tackling issues head onCOMMENT: The Labour Party is introducing smart, innovative plans that are investing in our future.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour party's game plan to beat NationalClaire Trevett looks at the party's progress in the shaping of its plans to wrest power from the National Party at next year's general election.07 Jul 05:00 PM
