Wellington, July 20 NZPA - Labour Party president Andrew Little has confirmed he is seeking to contest the New Plymouth seat at next year's elections.

Wellington, July 5 NZPA - The Labour Party has moved early to confirm a list of electorate candidates for next year's election. Labour has confirmed 17 candidates, with others having received a nomination but awaiting rubber stamping in 10 more electorates.

Wellington, July 5 NZPA - The Labour Party has moved early to confirm a list of electorate candidates for next year's election. Labour has confirmed 17 candidates, with others having received a nomination but awaiting rubber stamping in 10 more electorates.

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Labour Party President Andrew Little says he may put his name forward to stand in the New Plymouth electorate but hasn't made his mind up yet.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wanganui, Aug 10 NZPA - Labour's caucus hit the road today, on a budget tour of regional centres Levin and Wanganui.

Wellington, Dec 11 NZPA - Seven new MPs made their maiden speeches in Parliament today. * Nikki Kaye said she was proud to be the first National Party MP to win Auckland Central.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, Nov 22 NZPA - The Greens have added a ninth MP to their caucus while National lose one on today's final election results announcement.

By Ian Llewellyn of NZPA Wellington, Nov 21 NZPA - The final results for the 2008 election are to be declared tomorrow afternoon, but there are unlikely to be any major changes in the shape of Parliament.

Wellington, Nov 21 NZPA - National's Jonathan Young has pipped long-serving Labour MP Harry Duynhoven by the slimmest of margins, a newspaper has reported.