Grant Robertson

The Labour Party says John Key's political capital is sinking along with that of the ACT Party leader, John Banks. Audio

Details from of the police investigation into John Bank's mayoral campaign donations have been made public. Audio

The Labour Party has accused the Government of sitting on money set aside to provide skills training needed for the Canterbury earthquake rebuild. Audio

Opposition parties are claiming some success in delaying the progress of legislation to allow the Government to sell shares in four state-owned energy companies. Audio

The Government is defending claims that New Zealand has failed to meet key commitments it made at the original Earth Summit in Rio 20 years ago. Audio

The Labour Party is calling for the Foreign Affairs Minister to be held accountable for causing what it says is irreparable damage to the country's foreign service. Audio

Opposition parties are rallying against a government bill that will regulate seabed mining and petroleum exploration on New Zealand's seabed and continental shelf. Audio

The government has signalled it will cut student allowances and make students repay their loans faster, though it has ruled out charging interest on student loans. Audio

The Labour Party says the rebuild of Christchurch hospitals' will be the first step towards a part privatisation of health services under National. Audio

The leadership of the Labour Party will be decided today. Audio

Labour's campaign spokesperson Grant Robertson. Audio

We're joined now by the campaign chairman for National, Steven Joyce and the campaign spokesperson for Labour, Grant Robertson. Audio

The Labour Party is defending a mail-drop to mothers on benefits, of a pamphlet that it decribes as hard-hitting, but not misleading. The flyer refers to National's policy that parents who have… Audio

Internet bloggers aligned to the National Party say Labour has sunk to new lows with an election pamphlet that shows a baby and states "under National you won't be around to celebrate her first… Audio

The National Party leader's complaint to the police over the recording of his conversation with the Act candidate John Banks is being labelled heavy-handed and an obvious attempt to shut the matter… Audio

Hints of what might be in the recording of a conversation between John Key and John Banks are starting to emerge, despite warnings from the police against disclosing the details. The conversation took… Audio

The Labour Party has accused the government of under funding the health sector and says if it wins the election it will increase spending. In its health policy released today, Labour has outlined its… Audio

The Labour Party has released its health policy and is promising free after hours doctors visits for children under 6, cheaper dental care and healthy eating programmes in schools. Audio

Annette King answers reporters' questions on the policy, along with health spokesperson Grant Roberston and Sue Moroney, the party's education spokeperson. Audio

Otago University's Dr Bryce Edwards and branding expert Dave Bassett join the programme to discuss Labour's campaign strategy. Audio