Phil Goff
Opposition parties question SAS deployment
Opposition parties are questioning how the Government can send troops to support the Afghan Government after it approved a new law removing a number of freedoms for Afghan women. Audio
Labour defends suggested SAS stand-down
The Labour Party is opposing the redeployment of SAS troops to Afghanistan, saying the Provincial Reconstruction Team is more effective. Audio
Possible Combat troops to Afghanistan
The government is poised to decide whether to deploy combat troops to Afghanistan. Audio
Labour forced into embarrassing u-turn on dole
Labour has been forced into an embarrassing u-turn on its policy of allowing more people to get the unemployment benefit. Audio
New taskforce announced aimed at improving productivity
The widely tipped appointment of former National party leader Don Brash to lead a taskforce on productivity, has raised fears of a right wing agenda. Audio
Labour accused of backtracking on dole policy
The Government is accusing the Labour Party of backtracking on its policy to make the unemployment benefit available to more people. Audio
Labour launches new party policies around unemployed
The Labour Party wants more people to be elligible for the unemployment benefit - but its new party policies are currently short on detail, including what they will cost. Audio
PM says Fitch downgrade concern
The Labour Party says the Prime Minister should be embarassed by a downgrade in New Zealand's credit rating outlook, having tried so hard to avoid one with the Budget. Audio
Government accused of inaction as unemployment spikes
Unemployment is beginning to spike alarmingly upwards but the Government is rejecting criticism it is not doing enough to save jobs. Audio
Unemployment starting to surge
Unemployment is starting to surge as the economy feels the full effects of the recession and more and more businesses lay off staff. Audio
Labour leader reacts to Worth resignation
The National Party MP, Richard Worth, has resigned as a member of Parliament. Audio
Labour leader says woman's letter to Key is a compromise
The Labour Party member at the centre of one set of allegations against the former minister, Richard Worth, has written to John Key about her concerns. Audio
Labour: Key knew about Worth's inappropriate behaviour
The Labour Party says the National MP Richard Worth wasn't made Speaker of the House because the Prime Minister had heard rumours about his inappropriate behaviour towards women. Audio
Pressure mounts on PM over Richard Worth
The labour leader Phil Goff talks to Sean Plunket. Audio
Richard Worth releases statement
Labour leader Phil Goff comments on the statement. Audio
Labour leader Goff on the Richard Worth affair
Labour Leader Phil Goff told John Key last month about a complaint from another woman. Audio
Labour leader says Key 'slow to react' in Worth scandal
The Prime Minister is under fire this morning for his handling of the resignation of former Internal Affairs Minister Richard Worth. Audio
Labour says Worth resignation"inevitable"
The Labour Leader Phil Goff says Dr Worth's resignation was"inevitable"and has come"several months"too late. Audio
Internal Affairs Minister resigns
The National-led Government has lost its first Minister with the resignation of Richard Worth as police investigate a criminal allegation around his personal behaviour. Audio
Phil Goff says Labour budget would've spent much more
The Labour Party leader Phil Goff has called the Budget a failure. Audio
