Labour
Jacinda Ardern says it was her choice not to seek leadership
The Auckland-based Labour MP, Jacinda Ardern, says it was her choice not to seek the party's deputy leadership. Audio
McDonald's accused of exploiting wage subsidies
Fast food companies have been exploiting government subsidies to hire beneficiaries then slashing their hours once cash runs out, Unite Union says.
Overseas Investment Office 'dreadfully understaffed'
A Chinese company's withdrawal of its offer to buy 10 Northland farms is further evidence that the Overseas Investment Office is too slow, Labour says.
Deal to lift overseas agriculture worker numbers
A new deal means it will now be much easier for agricultural contractors to bring overseas workers into the country.
Māori MPs back Northland housing trust
The Māori Party and the MP for Te Tai Tokerau are calling for action to help a Far North trust at risk of being penalised for helping whānau own their own homes.
Help me fight the Govt, says parental leave MP
Sue Moroney, who has a paid parental leave bill back on the table for a second time, says she will fight the government to stop it killing the bill.
The flag debate: Better to wait than botch it
OPINION: The Prime Minister would be wise to listen to his junior coalition partner David Seymour on the flag debacle, argues Matthew Hooton.
Labour to table new flag referendum bill
Labour will table a bill in Parliament to have Red Peak included in the first flag referendum as well as a 'yes'/'no' question on changing the flag. Audio
Ardern's knight in shining armour
Labour MP Grant Robertson has come to the defence of his colleague Jacinda Ardern. Audio
Labour on the up
Support for the Labour Party has edged past the 30% mark in the latest Herald-DigiPoll. Audio
Labour Leader responds to TPP latest
Leader of the Labour Andrew Little says how Labour would have managed the TPP. Audio
Progress to help Labour climb the polls.
A new Think Tank is on the cards for Labour but not everybody in the party is convinced it is a good idea. Audio
Labour review restates earlier criticisms - Mike Williams
Leadership tensions, disunity, a lack of money and a failure to communicate all contributed to Labour's worst election result in 92 years, according to a review of the party's 2014 campaign. Audio
Labour says Government's social services plans are flawed
The Labour Leader Andrew Little says the Government's plan to give private investors the opportunity to invest in, and make money from, social services is flawed. Audio
Labour says it needs to lift its game in fundraising
The Labour Party says it needs to become as slick as National in gathering donations if it wants to be in Government. Audio
Labour's social development spokeswoman stood down
It wasn't a good day for Labour yesterday with Labour's social development spokeswoman Carmel Sepuloni being stood down after it was revealed her mother is facing multiple charges of welfare fraud. Audio
By-election in the Northland electorate
The main political parties will soon be firing up their campaign machines for a by-election in the Northland electorate after the sudden resignation of the National MP Mike Sabin on Friday. Audio
Little to set out 2015 political agenda
As he prepares to set Labour's course for a political rebuild, party leader, Andrew Little is unconcerned about a low poll rating and says his immediate focus will be to confront the Government on… Audio
Outspoken - The Green Party's Future
Craig McCulloch asks what's in the Green Party's future. Audio
Politics with Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton
Political commentators Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton on the continuing pressure on John Key in what is being called textgate, Andrew Little's successful first week at the helm of Labour. the… Audio
