Grant Robertson
Labour says John Key risking credibility by backing Banks
The Labour Party says John Key's political capital is sinking along with that of the ACT Party leader, John Banks. Audio
Police file shows Dotcom offered "help" from Banks
Details from of the police investigation into John Bank's mayoral campaign donations have been made public. Audio
Labour accuses Government of underfunding skills training
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 claim success in delaying asset sales
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
MP admits environmental progress under Labour was limited
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
Labour wants McCully held accountable for MFAT changes
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 rally against Government bill
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
Govt signals tighter rules for student loans, allowances
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
Labour warns hospitals' rebuild a move toward privatisation
The Labour Party says the rebuild of Christchurch hospitals' will be the first step towards a part privatisation of health services under National. Audio
Labour set to vote on new leader today
The leadership of the Labour Party will be decided today. Audio
Labour reaction to last night's loss
Labour's campaign spokesperson Grant Robertson. Audio
Steven Joyce and Grant Robertson defend their campaigns
We're joined now by the campaign chairman for National, Steven Joyce and the campaign spokesperson for Labour, Grant Robertson. Audio
Labour defends election mail drop to mothers on benefits
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
Labour defends election flyers
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
PM's complaint to police labelled heavy-handed
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
Pressure mounts for Key to release 'tea party' tapes
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
Labour promises to boost health spending
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
Labour releases health policy, but no price tag
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
Labour Party deputy leader on the policy for children
Annette King answers reporters' questions on the policy, along with health spokesperson Grant Roberston and Sue Moroney, the party's education spokeperson. Audio
Labour's campaign to focus on policy, not personality
Otago University's Dr Bryce Edwards and branding expert Dave Bassett join the programme to discuss Labour's campaign strategy. Audio