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NationalMarch 13

Second sex assault claim linked to Labour youth camp

A woman has complained to Labour's general secretary Andrew Kirton about another sexual assault at a different event to the youth camp incident from last month that involved four 16-year-olds.
Second sex assault claim linked to Labour youth camp
Second sex assault claim linked to Labour youth camp
NationalSeptember 12

Farmers to protest in Jacinda Ardern's hometown

A Federated Farmers-organised protest against "continued attacks" on rural New Zealand will be held in Jacinda Ardern's hometown in the final week of the election campaign.
NationalSeptember 11

Ardern pledges more cash for Radio NZ

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has announced plans to expand RNZ into a non-commercial television service, as well as digital and radio, saying New Zealand needs something akin to Britain's BBC and the ABC in Australia.
Ardern pledges more cash for Radio NZ
Ardern pledges more cash for Radio NZ
NationalSeptember 10

Labour would ban foreign property purchases

A Labour-led Government would ban foreign purchases of New Zealand property "by Christmas", leader Jacinda Ardern told her supporters at a rally in Wellington this afternoon.
Labour would ban foreign property purchases
Labour would ban foreign property purchases
NationalSeptember 7

Leaders face off in 'townhall style' debate

National leader Bill English faced off with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern in tonight's debate in Christchurch.
Leaders face off in 'townhall style' debate
Leaders face off in 'townhall style' debate
NationalSeptember 7

Kiwis divided about capital gains tax: poll

Supporters of a capital gains tax slightly outnumber the opponents, a new poll shows.
Kiwis divided about capital gains tax: poll
Kiwis divided about capital gains tax: poll
NationalSeptember 6

Ardern rules out land tax on family home

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has ruled out a land tax on the family home.
Ardern rules out land tax on family home
Ardern rules out land tax on family home
NationalAugust 28

Labour unveils $2 billion sweeteners for students

Labour has set out plans to plough an extra $2 billion into tertiary education as sweeteners to students.
Labour unveils $2 billion sweeteners for students
Labour unveils $2 billion sweeteners for students
NationalJuly 31

Ardern confirmed as new Labour leader

Jacinda Ardern says she is about to "run the campaign of our lives" as the newly elected Labour Party leader looks to resurrect the party's flailing poll results.
Ardern confirmed as new Labour leader
Ardern confirmed as new Labour leader
NationalJuly 31

Andrew Little stands down

Andrew Little today quit as Labour leader, clearing the way for fomer deputy Jacinda Ardern to take over.
Andrew Little stands down
Andrew Little stands down
NationalJuly 20

Labour targets school donations

Labour hopes to reduce the practice of schools asking for so-called ‘‘voluntary donations’’ from parents by giving schools that drop the practice an extra $150 per pupil at an estimated cost of $17 million.
Labour targets school donations
Labour targets school donations
NationalJuly 11

Tax cuts would go under Labour

Labour’s ‘‘Families Package’’ announced yesterday would scrap tax cuts, boost Working for Families and introduce a universal $60 a week ‘‘baby bonus’’.
Tax cuts would go under Labour
Tax cuts would go under Labour
NationalMay 21

'No-one should be left behind' - Robertson

The regions of New Zealand were feeling neglected, undervalued and left behind, and as a country, New Zealand would not thrive until those feelings were turned around, Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson said yesterday.
'No-one should be left behind' - Robertson
'No-one should be left behind' - Robertson
NationalMay 15

Open-minded Robertson quick learner

Grant Robertson demonstrated yesterday he is a fast learner.
NationalJuly 6

Battle lines drawn: education versus economy

Education versus the economy yesterdaybecame what could be a defining election theme following a hard-hitting speech by Labour Party leader David Cunliffe.
Battle lines drawn: education versus economy
Battle lines drawn: education versus economy
NationalJune 19

Labour swap good for Dunedin MPs

A change in the Labour Party leadership to Grant Robertson would have benefits for the two Dunedin MPs, Clare Curran and David Clark, both of whom were strong supporters of Mr Robertson in last year's leadership round.
DunedinMay 29

'Big step backwards': Labour would reverse decision

AgResearch's decision to largely stick with plans to slash jobs at Invermay has just become an election issue, with Labour vowing to overturn the move if elected.
NationalMay 2

Great week for Labour as National's dirty washing aired

This has been by far the best week for Labour this year, due in equal parts to the Maurice Williamson scandal and Labour's own good management of an important policy.
DunedinFebruary 6

Government absence noted

Labour list MP David Parker took a potshot at the Government and Dunedin-based Cabinet minister Michael Woodhouse at Waitangi Day commemorations at Otakou marae yesterday.
DunedinOctober 8

Developing regions Labour aim

Regional centres such as Dunedin are suffering, and Labour is taking their plight seriously and will revitalise them, Labour leader and regional development spokesman David Cunliffe says.
Developing regions Labour aim
Developing regions Labour aim
NationalOctober 2

Cunliffe quick to demand loyalty

Labour MPs will be given less than two days to pledge their loyalty to newly-elected leader David Cunliffe or face reassignment of their duties.
DunedinSeptember 9

Cunliffe seizes the day

Grant Robertson was the overwhelming sentimental favourite when he staked his claim in Dunedin yesterday to become the leader of the Labour Party, but David Cunliffe was seen as the most impressive at the podium.
EditorialAugust 30

Labour's leadership challenge

Leadership of the Labour Party has been under media scrutiny since former prime minister Helen Clark resigned as party leader after the 2008 election defeat.
OpinionAugust 30

Leadership vacuum as Labour drifts

On the face of it, Labour would seem deserving of much applause for rule changes which now make the election of the party's leader a far better exercise in democracy.
NationalAugust 25

Jones to stand for Labour leadership

Labour MP Shane Jones is entering the Labour leadership race, saying he believes he can attract blue-collar workers back to Labour and take on ''the $50 million dollar gorilla'', Prime Minister John Key.
Jones to stand for Labour leadership
Jones to stand for Labour leadership