Phil Goff
Labour leader Phil Goff on Regional Asylum Centre
The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard wants New Zealand involved in setting up a regional centre in East Timor for processing asylum seekers. Audio
Labour leader reacts to Chris Carter apology
The Labour MP, Chris Carter, has escaped any further punishment from his leader, Phil Goff, after he admitted travelling too much as a minister. Audio
Phil Goff swings axe in response to misuse of credit cards
The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, wants all Ministerial credit cards removed, in the wake of revelations of inappropriate use. Three former Labour ministers - Shane Jones, Chris Carter and Mita… Audio
Shane Jones dumped from Labour front bench
The disgraced Labour MP Shane Jones says he's won't be making any rash decisions about quitting parliament after being dumped from the front bench for misusing his credit card when he was a minister. Audio
Labour says Budget is a tax swindle
They say the budget is full of broken promises and rewards the wealthiest, while hitting those on low incomes. Audio
Govt says tax cuts will create jobs
The Government says today's announced tax cuts are aimed at getting us saving and creating more jobs. Audio
Labour signals stance on GST
The Labour Party has signalled it would only remove the tax on fresh fruit and vegetables if it was sure it would actually make food cheaper. Audio
Govt defending policies on youth unemployment
The Government is defending its policies to deal with youth unemployment amidst revelations the Treasury advised they are poor value for money. Audio
Goff does not want military role in Afghanistan extended
The Prime Minister's secret visit to Afghanistan has left a question mark over New Zealand's future military commitment to the country. Audio
Goff offers mayors chance to sit at cabinent committee
The country's mayors are being offered a chance to sit at the cabinet committee table under a Labour-led Government. Audio
Goff criticises PM over nuclear summit.
The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, is criticising the Prime Minister for failing to take a leadership role at the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington this week - saying he dropped the ball. Audio
Labour goes after Grey Vote
Labour Leader, Phil Goff told the Grey Power Annual Conference, National has lied to the country and that superannuitants would be worse off if the government went ahead with its proposed GST hike to… Audio
Labour calls for leadership in nuclear disarmament
The Labour Party is calling on the Prime Minister to show leadership in promoting nuclear disarmament while in Washington this week. Audio
Government caught changing mining figures
Criticism of the government's plans to allow mining on protected conservation land is focused on Great Barrier Island. Audio
Goff: NZers worse off if GST increases
The Labour Party leader, Phil Goff says the government's proposed tax changes will simply line the pockets of the rich. Audio
Response to John Key's Statement to Parliament by Phil Goff
Phil Goff replies to John Key's address to Parliament. Audio
Key: 'don't despair over unemployment jump'
The Prime Minister is telling people not to panic over the latest jump in unemployment which is now at a ten year high. Audio
Government lays down gauntlet over national standards
The government's thrown down the gauntlet in the public relations battle over national standards in numeracy and literacy. Audio
Labour calls for Tolley to be sacked
The Labour Party says the Education Minister, Anne Tolley, should have been sacked for her handling of national standards. Audio
Salary cap on public sector bosses no gimmick - Labour
The Labour Party leader Phil Goff says if Labour comes to power, it would cap pay for chief executives in the public sector. Audio
