Labour Party
It's not just about Willie: sizing up the Labour Party list
The drama! The suspense! While Labour Party stalwarts mop up the blood, Simon Wilson takes a scalpel to the outcome of the party's list rankings.
Nights' Pundit - Mihingarangi Forbes
'Eating the berry' with Mihingarangi Forbes from Radio New Zealand's Te Manu Korihi team; from the proverb 'Ko te Manu kai Ana I te Miro nona te Ao' (the Bird that eats the Berry owns the World)… Audio
Willow-Jean Prime ranked 16 on Labour's list
Willow-Jean Prime is number 16 on Labour's party list. She's 34 and the highest ranking Maori candidate on the list. Audio
Willie Jackson on standing for Labour, and his list ranking
The announcement of Labour's party list was delayed a day, reportedly because broadcaster Willie Jackson wasn't happy with his ranking. He talks to John Campbell. Audio
Labour Party listing early in election voyage
Power Play - The release of Labour's list should have been plain sailing, but instead it swerved into stormy weather, writes RNZ's Chris Bramwell.
Jackson has 'accepted his place' on Labour list - Little
Labour leader Andrew Little has confirmed Willie Jackson was disappointed with the slot he had been given in the party list for September's general election. Video
Labour delays release of party list
The Labour Party has delayed the release of its party list for this year's election, and is declining to give a reason why. Audio
Labour's move to postpone list 'unprecedented' - former party president
Mike Williams says Labour's decision to delay its announcement on its list is unprecedented, but not unconsitutional. He suspects the leader promised something he couldn't deliver. Video, Audio
'No magic figure' for immigration numbers - Little
Andrew Little has confirmed a Labour government would cut immigration by tens of thousands a year, but is refusing to give a definite figure. Audio
Labour wants full employment added to RBNZ mandate
The Labour Party is promising to add full employment to the Reserve Bank's mission, alongside low inflation.
Winston Peters in prime position to be kingmaker
Winston Peters remains in prime position to decide who forms the next Government in RNZ's latest poll of polls. Labour and the Greens have closed the gap with National, but are still sitting too far… Audio
Labour MPs opt for Māori electorate do-or-die
None of Labour's Māori electorate MPs will stand on the party list, which means they will need to win the seats to get back into Parliament. Audio
Labour MPs decide to stand in Maori electorates not list
Labour has announced none of its Maori electorate MPs or candidates will have list places. Deputy Political Editor Chris Bramwell reports of the contest for the seven Maori seats. Audio
Labour's Māori MPs tepid about low list rankings
Labour's Māori MPs are not exactly rushing to back up the claim by party leader Andrew Little that they've asked for low list spots so they can fight it out in the Māori seats.
Defence Force upgrade in question under Labour govt
A $20 billion Defence Force upgrade already underway could not be guaranteed under a Labour-led government.
Labour party won't raise taxes - Little
Andrew Little says the Labour Party plans not to raise taxes if it leads the next government.
Jacinda Ardern likely to be elected unopposed to deputy role
RNZ political editor says it appears Jacinda Adern will be elected as Labour's deputy leader next week without opposition. Annette King is quitting the position. Audio
Snitching for police not as lucrative anymore
Police are paying informants less and less every year - more than $400 thousand in 2012; now a little over $100 thousand. It's something the Labour party wants an answer to. Audio
Labour MPs to elect a new deputy leader next week
Labour MPs will elect a new deputy next week after Annette King announced she would quit at the election, with Jacinda Ardern in pole position to replace her. Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
Risks and rewards for Labour of the Jacinda effect
Analysis - Jacinda Ardern looks set to become deputy leader of the Labour Party in a move that's full of both promise and risk, writes Tim Watkin.
