Labour vows to bring back free prescriptions axed by Govt
Labour would reinstate free prescriptions if elected at November’s election, reversing a $5 charge the National-led Government brought…
Surge in Greens’ support could put left bloc into government
The Greens have received a surge of support in a new poll, with the party nearly doubling its…
Labour pledges free maternity scans on promised Medicard
Labour is promising to make all medically necessary maternity scans free from mid-2028 if it’s elected — adding…
Cost of Labour’s transport fare cap scrutinised by economists
Analysis: Labour appears to have underestimated the cost of its public transport fare cap policy, with economists identifying…
Willis dares Hipkins ‘come clean’ with Labour spending gap claim
Labour has hit back after National’s Nicola Willis dared the party to “come clean” about how it would…
Labour slams council reforms as ‘messy, watered-down’
The Labour Party says the Government’s local government reform process is a “messy, watered down plan” – which…
Labour cops flak over Fieldays stall: ‘We’re out and about’
Labour says its MPs are out and about, talking directly to people at Fieldays rather than sitting at…
Minister floats using $450m emergency fund on public transport
The Government says it could use its emergency fund on better public transport services, but the Opposition says…
UK Economy Set to Shrink as Iran Energy Shock Hits Growth
The UK economy is expected to contract despite a boost at the start of the year, with economists…
Labour pledges public transport fare cap if elected
Commuters in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch would pay no more than $20 a week for public transport under…
Full video: Chris Hipkins unveils Labour’s party list
Chris Hipkins has unveiled the Labour Party’s 2026 party list in Wellington this morning. Speaking alongside Labour Party…
Who’s new? Labour releases party list for upcoming election
The Labour Party has released its final candidate list for the November election, with leader Chris Hipkins describing…