Labour Party

Prior to becoming government, Labour had promised to challenge Australia over its detention policy. But kiwis who've been deported say the government hasn't backed its strong words with actions. Logan… Video, Audio

Simon Bridges has emerged from today's caucus meeting saying he's confident he's leading a strong and united National party caucus, but that hasn't managed to put speculation about his leadership to… Audio

Guardian Brexit correspondent Lisa O'Carroll speaks to Jim about the latest turn in the Brexit saga in Westminster. Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is backing her Cabinet minister Shane Jones, as he faces accusations of a conflict of interest over a Northland project that's getting millions of dollars from the… Audio

Tasman born and bred Dame Annette King recently retired from a record 35 years in New Zealand politics, having served through 17 Labour and National leaders.She was Deputy Leader of the Labour Party… Audio

After last year's stream of strike action, political reporter Gia Garrick explores what this means for the relationship between Labour and the unions and asks will it damage or strengthen this… Audio

Former Labour MP John Tamihere has threatened to appeal the party's refusal to renew his membership, which he believes was rejected in an attempt to undermine his bid for the Auckland mayoralty. Audio

Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has his work cut out for him during his time at Waitangi this year. He's met with representatives of Ngapuhi and its hapu to find an alternative to… Audio

Thirty years ago, deep divisions in the Labour Party were thrown in sharp relief by the media during its annual conference in Dunedin. But the media were much better managed when the party returned… Audio

Political commentator Matthew Hooton says the firing of Meka Whaitiri from her ministerial role today is a "cynical stunt" from a "cynical government" to take the attention off the tax working group.

Meka Whaitiri has been stripped of her Ministerial roles after being involved in an altercation with a staff member, but she will remain on as an MP and as co-chair of Labour's Māori caucus. Video, Audio

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the government will get the refugee centre “up to scratch”, roll out its housing programme and bring net immigration down before hundreds more refugees… Video, Audio

Families waiting for news on a shelved immigration programme say they've been languishing at the bottom of a barrel while other immigration issues take priority. But getting any decision through on… Audio

Side-lined Labour MP Meka Whaitiri appears to have gone to ground while she's under investigation regarding a "staffing matter" in her ministerial office. She was missing from an education… Audio

Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has stepped aside as minister while an investigation is carried out into a "staffing matter" in her office. She is the second Labour minister who has found themselves in… Video, Audio