Key calls Labour supporter 'an idiot'
Key calls Labour supporter 'an idiot'
National leader John Key was drowned out by Labour supporters in Christchurch today at a lunchtime rally in Cathedral Square.
Election 2008
South Dunedin result will be watched closely
South Dunedin result will be watched closely
The Labour and National parties will be keeping a close watch on the outcome in Dunedin South tomorrow, as the result will provide a major indication of how the fortunes of both parties have fared in the election.
Hodgson pops out to see the Greens
Hodgson pops out to see the Greens
When the ODT called at Dunedin North Labour headquarters soon after 9pm sitting MP Peter Hodgson was not there - he was visiting the Greens.
National keeps lead with 30 percent of votes counted
National keeps lead with 30 percent of votes counted
With 30 percent of the votes counted in the general election, National continued to lead Labour with 48 percent of the party vote against 31 percent.
Parker concedes Waitaki to Dean
Parker concedes Waitaki to Dean
Labour's Waitaki candidate David Parker said it was always going to be an impossible task to win the electorate vote.
Hodgson expects bigger majority
Hodgson expects bigger majority
Sitting Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson expects his majority to increase slightly once all the votes are counted.
Woodhouse in confident mood
Woodhouse in confident mood
National Dunedin North candidate Michael Woodhouse is in a confident mood - saying he can't wait to meet the caucus in Wellington next week.
Maori Party ponders strategy
Maori Party ponders strategy
The five-strong Maori Party caucus met today to consider what it wants from the National Party if it is to have any part in the next Government.
Clark to stand down after Labour loses
Clark to stand down after Labour loses
After nine years in office Labour has been swept out of power and leader Helen Clark is to stand aside after dominating New Zealand politics a decade.
Goff likely Clark replacement
Goff likely Clark replacement
Senior Labour cabinet minister Phil Goff is likely to take over the leadership of the party with Annette King as his deputy.
Jubilant Dean chuffed with win
Jubilant Dean chuffed with win
A jubilant Jacqui Dean said she had been campaigning for the past year to win the Waitaki seat.
Curran proud to be an MP
Curran proud to be an MP
Clare Curran says she is proud to be Dunedin South's first female MP.
Surprise as Clark stands down
Surprise as Clark stands down
Helen Clark's decision to stand down caught senior Labour MP Peter Hodgson by surprise.
Leaders cast votes as record turnout picked
Leaders cast votes as record turnout picked
Party leaders have cast their votes in today's general election in what could be a record turnout.
Labour leads in Dunedin strongholds
Labour leads in Dunedin strongholds
Labour candidates are ahead in the traditional Dunedin strongholds.
Dean makes running in Waitaki
Dean makes running in Waitaki
National's Jacqui Dean is opening a healthy lead over Labour's David Parker in the Waitaki electorate.
Curran's nerves calmed as votes stack up
Curran's nerves calmed as votes stack up
Labour's Dunedin South candidate Clare Curran admits she was nervous as the first votes were counted.
Key promises unity
Key promises unity
National leader John Key says he wants to form a government with the broadest possible support base -- and that includes the Maori Party.
Michael Woodhouse not an MP for the money
Michael Woodhouse not an MP for the money
New National list MP from Dunedin Michael Woodhouse can understand people thinking he is mad.
Shock, tears, as Clark quits
Shock, tears, as Clark quits
The tears of a young Bangladeshi taxi driver spoke volumes for the depth of feeling about the decision of Helen Clark to step down as leader of the Labour Party as soon as the election results made it clear she would no longer be prime minister of New Zealand.