Labour
Jacinda Ardern discusses three strikes, Peters' legal action
New Zealand First has put the brakes on Labour's plan to repeal the three strikes law. Justice Minister Andrew Little says he told the Prime Minister on Friday that he would have to pull the Cabinet… Video, Audio
Budget did nothing for workload or pay, teachers say
Teachers say Labour has broken promises to fix education in New Zealand, because the Budget has done nothing to help retain teachers, or bring them back to the workforce. Video, Audio
National attacks Labour over ‘tax and spend’ Budget
Accusations over which political party spent more and how it was spent have been flying back and forth in the post-Budget mop-up. Political reporter Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
Is cross party consensus on child poverty within reach?
The Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition met earlier this week to discuss the government's Child Poverty Reduction Bill and whether parliamentary-wide support can be gained. National party… Audio
Labour suspends Youth wing events after sexual assault revelation
Labour failed in its duty of care and the support it offered to the teenagers sexually assaulted at a Young Labour camp, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the party's president said today, while… Audio
No heads to roll over Labour camp sexual assaults
Labour has launched a review and suspended all Young Labour events for the time being, and when re-instated the party will ensure a senior party member is present and they will be alcohol-free. Video, Audio
Labour suspends all Young Labour events
The Labour party has suspended all Young Labour events as it reviews sexual assault claims. Did they get it right not telling the parents of the 16-year-olds who were assaulted? Audio
The crucial moments following sexual assault
Fiona McNamara from the Sexual Abuse Prevention Network Audio
PM to investigate allegations of sexual assault at Labour camp
The Prime Minister says she will start an immediate investigation into allegations a number of young Labour Pary supporters were sexually assaulted and harassed at a party camp last month. Audio
Claims of dirty politics in MP’s Snapchat story
A small story buried on page five of a paper last Sunday revealed MP Chris Bishop messaged youngsters online before the last election. The media questioned the MP’s conduct - but not the media's… Audio
Claims of dirty politics in MP’s Snapchat story
A small story buried on page five of a paper last Sunday revealed MP Chris Bishop messaged youngsters online before the last election. The media questioned the MP’s conduct - but not the media's…
AudioWorkers urge govt to fully scrap 90-day law
Workers who have been hired and fired under the 90-day trial period are pleading with the government to scrap the law all together. Labour campaigned on replacing it, but after being lobbied, has… Audio
Mental health inquiry 'an investment in NZ doing better'
Later today the government will announce details of an inquiry into what Labour in Opposition labelled a mental health crisis. Labour pledged to hold the inquiry as part of its 100-day action plan.The… Audio
Watch live: Jim Anderton farewelled in Christchurch
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel have arrived at the requiem mass for Jim Anderton. Video
Jim Anderton 'gave a voice to the voiceless' - Clark
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says Jim Anderton, who died yesterday, was an inspiring politician and a loyal deputy.
Tributes for Jim Anderton: 'A man of integrity'
The former Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving Christchurch MP Jim Anderton is being described as a man of principle and an advocate for people who needed representation.
Govt's fossil fuel stance is of 'transitioning' - Prime Minister
Less than two months after it was formed, our new Government has passed a family package under urgency, committed to an investigation into abuse in state care, and pledged to set up a new agency plan… Audio
300,000 families tipped to get an extra $75 a week
Parents are welcoming the government's new Families Package, saying it will help them afford asthma inhalers, groceries and petrol. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
Labour-led government throws open books for first time
The government has confirmed details of its Families Package, including an extension to Working for Families, a payment for parents of young babies and a boost to the accommodation supplement. Video, Audio
English: Government 'ten years out of date'
National Party leader Bill English says the government is 10 years out of date after the PM refused to release coalition deal documents.
