David Cunliffe
Labour promises an earthquake court, critics say nonsense
Labour is promising to set up a special Earthquake Court in Christchuch to cut through a claims backlog but critics say it is nonsense. Audio
Political commentators discuss Banks case
Opposition parties are calling for John Banks to resign, after he was found guilty yesterday of filing a false electoral donation return after his failed Auckland 2010 mayoral campaign. Audio
Labour says Government has been propped up by corrupt MP
The Labour party is calling on John Banks to resign following yesterday's guilty verdict. Audio
Can Labour turn around its fortunes ?
The Labour leader David Cunliffe is defending helping his American-based friend to buy a house in Omaha despite the Labour Party's plans to curb immigration levels. Audio
Latest polls shine for National post-budget
With just 17 weeks until the elections, poll results put John Key and the National Party more than 20 points ahead of David Cunliffe's Labour Party. However, both party leaders believe it will be a… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 26 May 2014
Police looking for clues in Auckland woman's disappearance; Winter arrives, snow across the South Island; Road closures follow bad weather; Are the left running out of time?; Taranaki primary school… Audio
Labour wants drone strikes on agenda with Obama
Labour says mass surveillance and drone strikes should be on the agenda when John Key meets the US President next month. Audio
Labour argues for slashing migrant numbers to quell house
Labour Party says it will slash the number of immigrants in order to slow rising house prices. Audio
Budget 2014
After seven years of spiralling deficits, yesterday's budget promised a 372 million dollar surplus next year. Audio
Labour says no to Shane Taurima
Former TV presenter Shane Taurima has been told he can't stand for Labour in Tamaki Makaurau. Audio
Prime Minister dismisses quake recovery cuts
Prime Minister, John Key, denies money is being held back from the Canterbury earthquake recovery to make the Government's books look better. Audio
Immigration Minister defends accusations of preferential access
The Immigration Minister is defending himself against opposition accusations thta wealthy National Party donors have preferential access and influence with government ministers. Audio
Labour leader says National has got it wrong on monetary policy
The Labour Party leader David Cunliffe dismisses National's claims Kiwisaver contributions could go as high as 15 percent as a result of its new monetary policy. Audio
David Cunliffe on Kiwisaver
Labour's Kiwisaver policy was released this week to a range of reactions. Wallace asked Labour leader David Cunliffe what other countries use the proposed Kiwisaver/Reserve Bank-type mechanism, as… Audio
Focus on Politics for 2 May 2014
After a 27-year parliamentary career the National Party MP, Maurice Williamson, has resigned as a government minister. His crime was to ring the police about their investigation into domestic violence… Audio
Maurice Williamson resigns - David Cunliffe
The Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson says he will stand in the general election this year, despite being forced to resign as a minister after intervening in a police investigation. Audio
Cunliffe pre monetary policy announcement
The Labour Party is set to announce its new monetary policy. Morning Report speaks with David Cunliffe ahead of the announcement. Audio
Labour leader responds to Government's move on legal highs
Labour leader David Cunliffe responds to the comments made by Peter Dunne. Audio
Will Jones' departure from Labour be to National's advantage?
Shane Jones's departure from Labour is expected to have a huge impact on the party. He was one of the its strongest connections to the Maori electorate and has recently led a blistering attack on the… Audio