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Phil Goff

NationalMay 4

Investigation into leaks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is investigating the leaking of documents to Labour's foreign affairs spokesman, Phil Goff, and has called in the State Services Commission to help.
NationalDecember 22

SAS must never go back to Afghanistan: Goff

The SAS is to be withdrawn from Afghanistan on schedule in March, the Government announced yesterday, but the move was met with Opposition calls to ensure they are never deployed again.
EditorialDecember 2

An able and respected leader

It will come as little consolation to Phil Goff that friends and erstwhile foes have been so generous in their post-election assess- ments of the man and his career.
NationalNovember 27

Goff holds tongue on leadership plans

The challenge within the Labour Party to decide its next leader and deputy leader has the potential to split the party apart after Labour's hammering at the polls on Saturday night.
Goff holds tongue on leadership plans
Goff holds tongue on leadership plans
NewsNovember 14

Key and Goff go head to head

Labour leader Phil Goff and Prime Minister John Key have crossed swords for the first time in the 2011 election campaign in a head to head debate tonight.
NationalNovember 10

Leaders engage over wages and tax

The sparring continued between National and Labour yesterday as Phil Goff sought to discredit National's response to his 10 "vital statistics" attacking the Government's record.
NationalNovember 2

Goff on attack during election debate

Labour leader Phil Goff continued his election strategy of attacking National's greatest asset tonight, panning the Prime Minister's record in rebuilding his hometown of Christchurch during a leaders debate in the city.
NationalOctober 30

Labour's savings plan 'a cruel joke'

Prime Minister John Key has described as "panicked'' the Labour Party's plan to raise the age of eligibility for NZ Super to 67 and to make KiwiSaver compulsory.
Labour's savings plan 'a cruel joke'
Labour's savings plan 'a cruel joke'
NationalOctober 30

Goff's chance to show his mettle

Labour leader Phil Goff will tonight get his first major opportunity to show voters he is up to the job as prime minister when he and Prime Minister John Key meet in the first leaders debate.
NationalSeptember 19

Labour launches Christchurch quake policy

Labour would actively "intervene'' to kickstart the Christchurch recovery, including entering the land development and insurance markets if necessary, leader Phil Goff says.
Labour launches Christchurch quake policy
Labour launches Christchurch quake policy
NationalAugust 19

Goff rubbishes leadership claims

Labour leader Phil Goff has rubbished suggestions his deputy Annette King may step down and that he recently asked his front bench whether he should do the same.
Goff rubbishes leadership claims
Goff rubbishes leadership claims
NationalAugust 18

Labour outlines election battles

Labour will campaign this election on workers' rights and has promised to repeal changes made under National.
Labour outlines election battles
Labour outlines election battles
NationalAugust 15

Labour could reveal plans before World Cup

Labour's plans for the country look likely to become clearer in the next few weeks with leader Phil Goff today signalling policy releases before the Rugby World Cup.
Labour could reveal plans before World Cup
Labour could reveal plans before World Cup
NationalJune 20

Quake-hit residents need certainty: Goff

Cantabrians need more certainty about their futures and whether they will be able to rebuild on their quake-damaged properties, Labour leader Phil Goff says.
NationalJune 8

Goff handling of Hughes affair raised again

Labour leader Phil Goff is facing fresh criticism of his handling of the Darren Hughes affair after police decided not to charge the former MP.
Goff handling of Hughes affair raised again
Goff handling of Hughes affair raised again
NationalMay 17

PM, Goff clash over Budget changes

John Key and Phil Goff clashed in Parliament yesterday over whether the changes in tomorrow's Budget to KiwiSaver, Working for Families and student loans amounted to broken promises by National.
NationalMay 10

Dunne writes off Labour

Peter Dunne is unlikely to get a place in Cabinet should Labour win the November election, after he last night wrote off the party's chances.
NationalMay 5

KiwiSaver cuts would be backward step - Labour

KiwiSaver cuts would be a backward step for the economy and would reduce crucial savings, Labour finance spokesman David Cunliffe says.
KiwiSaver cuts would be backward step - Labour
KiwiSaver cuts would be backward step - Labour
NationalApril 11

Guarantees needed for oil exploration - Goff

New Zealanders need a guarantee that oil companies will foot the bill if deep sea drilling off the East Cape goes wrong, Labour leader Phil Goff says.
NationalApril 4

Goff appears safe, but position fragile

Labour leader Phil Goff appears unlikely to face any imminent threat to his leadership, but his position is fragile.
Goff appears safe, but position fragile
Goff appears safe, but position fragile
DunedinApril 4

Labour MPs give Goff backing

Labour leader Phil Goff has emerged from a crunch meeting in Dunedin with the backing of his front bench.
Labour MPs give Goff backing
Labour MPs give Goff backing
NationalMarch 28

Goff to meet shadow cabinet in Dunedin today

Embattled Labour leader Phil Goff will meet his shadow cabinet in Dunedin today, when his handling of the Darren Hughes incident is expected to be on the agenda.
Goff to meet shadow cabinet in Dunedin today
Goff to meet shadow cabinet in Dunedin today
NationalMarch 9

Key caused distress with quake-damage speculation: Goff

Prime Minister John Key created intense distress for Christchurch residents by speculating about the damage caused by last month's earthquake, Labour leader Phil Goff says.
NationalMarch 8

Goff warns of skills shortage for rebuilding

The Government needs to act quickly to prevent a skills shortage that could cripple efforts to rebuild quake-hit Christchurch, Labour leader Phil Goff says.
Goff warns of skills shortage for rebuilding
Goff warns of skills shortage for rebuilding
NationalFebruary 22

Human cost of quake horrendous: Goff

The human and economic cost of yesterday's Christchurch quake is "horrendous" says Labour leader Phil Goff, who has watched a woman's body being pulled from the rubble of a destroyed building.