David Shearer
Labour says Key's comment reveal rethink on class sizes
The Labour Party leader, David Shearer, says the government is starting to realise it has made a mistake by suggesting class sizes should increase. Audio
Jones faces political uncertainty
The Labour MP, Shane Jones, again faces an uncertain political future, after his party's leader stood him down and called for his actions to be investigated by the Auditor-General. Audio
Labour stands down Shane Jones, asks for inquiry
Labour has stood down Shane Jones from its front bench and asked the Auditor General to investigate how the immigration case of a Chinese businessman was handled. Audio
Labour seeks consensus on superannuation
Listening to that, is the Labour Party leader, David Shearer. Audio
David Shearer backs Shane Jones over Bill Liu case
The Labour leader David Shearer says he's satisfied Shane Jones did not get any gifts, money or trips from the millionaire Chinese businessman he granted citizenship to in 2008. Audio
Labour: PM's acting inappropriately over Banks investigation
Mr Dotcom said Mr Banks rang him to thank him for the donations but Mr Banks says that's not true. Audio
Shearer says John Banks should be stood down
Opposition parties are calling for the Prime Minister to stand down John Banks while police investigate donations to his 2010 Auckland mayoral campaign. Audio
Opposition questions Govt over transparency, convention centre
The opposition is continuing to question the Government's approach to its potential deal with Sky City Casino to build a convention centre in return for extra gaming machines. Audio
Key says no need to reopen convention centre tender
The Prime Minister says there's no need to reopen the tender process for Auckland's new convention centre in spite of renewed controversy about his involvement. Audio
Key has 'failed to show leadership' says Shearer
The Labour Party Leader, David Shearer says the Prime Minister's has breached promise to set high standards for his ministers in his handling of Nick Smith. Audio
Shearer promising big changes for Labour Party
David Shearer is promising big changes under his leadership of the Labour Party. Audio
David Shearer delivers his second major speech
The Labour Party leader, David Shearer, has questioned the merit of the party's $5,000 tax free zone policy. Audio
Labour Party wants to limit land to foreign investors
The Labour Party leader, David Shearer, has put forward a bill that would make it more difficult for foreign investors to buy New Zealand farmland. Prompted by the public response to the proposed… Audio
Labour says Egypt consul will lose job
Further to that story, the Labour Party says the New Zealand consul Barbara Welton will lose her job as part of cuts at the Foreign Ministry. Audio
National and Maori Party at odds ahead of Waitangi Day
Parliament has yet to sit this year and already National is at loggerheads with one of its support partners. Audio
Surplus revision spells bad news says Labour
Big cuts in government spending are being tipped by the Labour Party after the government yesterday trimmed a billion dollars from its economic forecasts. Audio
Labour's Shearer meets Ratana leaders
The Labour Party's new leader, David Shearer, has met with the Ratana Church leadership, vowing to reinvigorate their relationship. Audio
Officials told Immigration Minister about Kim Dotcom
The Prime Minister, John Key, says the Immigration Minister in 2010 knew about Kim Dotcom's application for residency. Audio
Labour vows to repair Ratana relationship
The new Labour leader is vowing to repair his party's relations with the Ratana Church, as rival politicians start the year with their annual pilgrimage to court Maori at Ratana Pa. Audio
Labour leader says party needs to listen to public more
Labour's new leader says his party's fiscal economic policy will be partially driven by public opinon. Labour will hold a caucus retreat, to help focus MPs on key issues for 2012 , including policy… Audio
