Labour selects Christchurch East candidate

Labour has selected Poto Williams as its candidate for the Christchurch East by-election in November, following Lianne Dalziel's resignation.

• Former mistress Bevan Chuang known for courting publicity

  Auckland Mayor Len Brown's former mistress, Bevan Chuang, known for courting publicity, has broken her silence.

• A living wage for Parliament's cleaners

  Last night Campbell Live brought you the story of parliamentary cleaners Mareta Sinoti and Sasa'e Luteri.

• Key, Abbott discuss Kiwi rights in Australia

  Prime Minister John Key has just landed in Canberra ahead of his first meeting with new Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.

• Waikato farmers' gripe over lifestyle land

  The Waikato has some of the country's most fertile land, making it a top location for farmers and growers alike.

• Labour selects Christchurch East candidate

  Labour has selected Poto Williams as its candidate for the Christchurch East by-election in November, following Lianne Dalziel's resignation.

• New Lynn reacts to Cunliffe election

  After more than two years chasing Labour's top job, David Cunliffe this afternoon held his first press conference as Labour leader.

• David Cunliffe's rise to the top

  David Cunliffe has stormed to victory as Labour's new leader.

• Cunliffe pledges to unite MPs

  After two failed challenges, it was third time lucky for David Cunliffe.

• Key backs funding America's Cup defence

  John Key says it's "highly likely" the Government would pitch in to help fund an America's Cup defence.

• More protection for Great Barrier planned

  The Government wants to increase the conservation protection rules for more than half of Great Barrier Island and make it the biggest DOC park in Auckland.

• Labour candidates look to touch hearts

  Political Editor Patrick Gower wraps up this week's political action, including the Labour leadership road show and the Syria crisis.

• David Cunliffe copies Grant Robertson's Facebook announcement

  Cunliffe's Facebook announcement about seeking the Labour Party leadership has been called out as a direct copy of Robertson's announcement.

• Extended interview: Grant Robertson

  Grant Robertson has declared he wants to contest the Labour Party leadership. He's the first person to officially put his name forward for the job.

• Is NZ ready for a gay PM?

  It's the big topic of political discussion this weekend: Is New Zealand ready for a gay prime minister?

• Support grows for Robertson as Labour leader

  Grant Robertson has come out with it a he is good to go.

• Robertson's sexuality could hurt chances

  Former party president Mike Williams says Grant Robertson's sexuality may work against him becoming the next leader of the Labour Party.

• Patrick Gower on the week in politics - August 22, 2013

  The Government's finally got its controversial GCSB bill over the finishing line, but only by a whisker.

• VIDEO: Shearer's fishy stunt

  There was something a bit fishy about Labour leader David Shearer during the debate in the House this afternoon.

• Public debate on snapper quotas

  Proposed cuts to snapper catch limits from Northland to the Bay of Plenty have recreational anglers up in arms.

• Big crowd for anti-GCSB bill meeting

  More than 1000 people have packed out Auckland's Town Hall for a meeting to protest against the controversial GCSB bill.