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John Armstrong: Little selling himself as Labour's unifier

Andrew Little's not the "compromise" candidate, writes John Armstrong, rather, he's astutely pitched himself as the "unity" ticket in this campaign.

Little could be first List leader

Andrew Little would be the first List MP to lead the Labour Party if he is successful in his bid as leader, but says that is not necessarily damaging to his chances.

Who is Andrew Little?

Andrew Little, who is running for the Labour leadership, is a lawyer and union leader who has risen quickly through party ranks. He also knows how to dance.

Labour contest just got a Little bigger

Andrew Little has confirmed he'll contest Labour's leadership, pitting him against former leader David Cunliffe and Grant Robertson for the top job.

Nash: Pull out not linked to email

New Napier MP, Labour's Stuart Nash says an email linking him to a Dirty Politics figure didn't force him out of his party's leadership race.

Claire Trevett: English's plan to save the children: scrap RMA

The Prime Minister might get to choose who sits where in the Cabinet and on his front bench, but it seems National's caucus has a far more anarchic pecking order - one based on speed and punctuality just once every three years.

Roger Douglas: Labour needs vision reboot

Sir Roger Douglas writes: The election was an absolute disaster for Labour. The party's inability to deal with the result is apparent for all to see.

John Armstrong: National reshuffle hits the right note

Mallard email says he won't be gagged

Trevor Mallard has reportedly sent an email to his fellow MP saying he would not stay silent on the Labour leadership race.

Hasta la vista, Cunliffe

Robertson: Judge me on my policies

Labour leadership hopeful Grant Robertson is relaxed about David Cunliffe supporters raising the issue of him being gay but he does not believe it will be a factor in their vote.

Editorial: Labour must get leadership right this time

Far too late for his own good, David Cunliffe has done the right thing by resigning.

Audrey Young: High noon for Cunliffe, Robertson

If anybody else in Labour is thinking about putting his or her hat into the leadership contest, they should think again, writes Audrey Young.

'Emotions are a little raw'

Labour’s council has released the terms of a comprehensive review of the party, including its organization, campaigning and relationship with other parties

I resign ... but I want the job

Labour MPs David Cunliffe and Grant Robertson are chasing the toughest job in NZ politics - lifting Labour out of the political wilderness.

Claire Trevett: Gasps of horror as twice-cooked Cunliffe rises

Right after resigning in a belated show of responsibility for the election result, the sighs of relief turned into gasps of horror when Cunliffe said he would also rise again.