New ZealandLabour's new chief press secretary namedLabour leader Andrew Little has filled the last major role in his leadership office, announcing former Herald journalist and NZ Woman's Weekly editor Sarah Stuart as his chief press secretary.23 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandLabour nudges past 30 per cent supportLabour has nudged back over 30 per cent in the latest One News poll, with Andrew Little debuting at 12 per cent as preferred Prime Minister.22 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandLittle was unaware of unpaid billLabour’s chief of staff Matt McCarten was asked about an unpaid bill for Andrew Little’s leadership campaign a month before Mr Little was told.18 Feb 05:33 AM
EmploymentZero-hour contracts ban 'overreaction'Zero-hour contracts work well for some people and stamping out some of the worst aspects that can come with them is better than the "overreaction" of a total ban, the Government says.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Little's political cup runs overAndrew Little appears to have been blessed by the gods of timing, writes Claire Trevett. Hot on the tails of Mike Sabin's resignation came the revelation SkyCity wanted a bit of taxpayer cash.11 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMike Hosking: Little too new to try going off pageI think Andrew Little might have had his first Tony Abbott moment at Waitangi last Friday.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle waters down Maori governance commentsLabour leader Andrew Little has watered down his Waitangi Day comments about exploring greater Maori self-governance.10 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandBook cuts will hit hard, says LabourThe scrapping of nearly one million book loans to schools each year will let down students who are not prepared for digital alternatives, the Labour Party says.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Little's comments push 'separatism'Prime Minister John Key says Andrew Little's comments at Waitangi on Maori sovereignty were advancing "separatism."09 Feb 06:10 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Little's captain's call a sensitive issueAndrew Little made something of "a captain's call" on Waitangi Day when suggesting notions of greater Maori sovereignty should not be dismissed.08 Feb 09:11 PM
KahuLet's look at law-making by Maori: LittleLabour leader Andrew Little has proposed looking at giving Maori greater self-governance, possibly including the ability to make some of their own laws.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: No froth as Little avoids the 'small beer' issuesVery few NZers vote on the basis of knighthoods, writes Claire Trevett. Public support for knighthoods tends to depend more on who is awarded them and their behaviour than the title's historic origins.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Little joy looms for Labour in byelectionNormally, a new leader of the Opposition would relish the chance to boost his or her profile and start making some real waves through the platform offered by a byelection.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour has plenty to take heart fromLabour leader Andrew Little would not have had to look far for reasons to be positive when he addressed his party's two-day caucus meeting yesterday.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAndrew Little's rating best since ClarkLabour leader Andrew Little heads into a two-day retreat with his caucus today, only mildly buoyed by the latest poll results and the shock success of Labor in Queensland at the weekend.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle's strong start reflected in pollSupport for both Labour and National has gone up in the latest TV3 poll, the first major poll of the year, which reflects similar results to the Herald DigiPoll December survey.01 Feb 05:08 AM
New ZealandHas Key met his match?A poll has revealed 55% of voters think Little is potentially a better match for PM John Key than his Labour Party leader predecessors.31 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyLabour's big ideas on small businessLabour leader Andrew Little's pledge to make small business a priority in the next two years has lifted the responsibility and workload for small business spokeswoman Jacinda Ardern who will set....28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing plan will 'push up' rent: LittleNational’s plan to sell off state houses will drive up rents for all renters, Labour leader Andrew Little says.28 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandLittle's big speech focuses on jobs"The Labour Party I lead is about jobs, good jobs, skilled jobs, well-paid jobs." Andrew Little has delivered his first state of the nation speech.27 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandLittle cash for Labour leader's contestThe union backing of Labour leader Andrew Little in last year's leadership contest did not translate into hard cash - his rivals got more.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLen wants to run again - but can he?The Herald understands Len Brown has the backing of his wife and has told his inner circle he wants to run again for the mayoralty, but may not have enough support.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour presidency nominees announcedAn Auckland University lecturer Nigel Haworth and City Vision chair Robert Gallagher have put themselves forward to be the Labour Party's next President.26 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandNZ's political leaders push their plansLabour leader Andrew Little and Prime Minister John Key are gearing up for their state of the nation speeches on Wednesday.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational, Labour both on the riseLabour's popularity has jumped three percentage points in the first political poll since Andrew Little took over the leadership and the first major poll since the election.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoor water blights beachesA world-class surfing spot and one of Northland's most picturesque strands of coastline are among more than 40 swimming beaches hit with a "caution" label for water quality.21 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The year of apologies that keeps on givingIt was a year of sorrows. It was a sorry excuse of a year. It was also a year of sorries. As of yesterday, they were still flowing.17 Dec 04:00 PM
