Political Round-up: Who's advising the new National-led Government?
OPINION: Reports suggest who the incoming Prime Minister has brought in to help.
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Luxon returns to home base to thank voters for their support amid coalition talks.
Barbara Kuriger: Start with the basics
Fix social structures and the rest will come right, says Barbara Kuriger.
'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington
The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.
'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangs
Fatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.
How many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?
Historic precedent suggests National and Act will need NZ First to govern.
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Te Pāti Māori calls for expulsion of Israeli ambassador if ceasefire does not occur
Other ministers have come forward, condemning both sides of the conflict.
Greens welcome what could be a record number of MPs
But the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.
Winston Peters refuses to answer media questions
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters keeps silent upon his arrival in Wellington ahead of negotiation talks with National and Act. Video / Adam Pearse
'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in Wellington
Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.
Touching moment: 21yo new MP pays tribute to trailblazing ancestor at Parliament
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's tūpuna, Wiremu Katene, also paved the way for Māori.
Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.
Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
How long will Labour be in political wilderness this time?
Labour's decision to stand in the centre has had some repercussions.
Focus: Chris Hipkins speaks after caucus meeting
Chris Hipkins addresses the media about his leadership status and his intention to continue leading the Labour Party. Video / Mark Mitchell
Greens call on world leaders to prevent 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
Golriz Ghahraman says Israel is breaching international law by blocking water, power.
Chris Hipkins responds to Damien O'Connor comments
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to questions about Damien O’Connor's ‘f*** off’ comment to Jenna Lynch. Video / Mark Mitchell
'If Luxon rules it out … then we rule it in' - Seymour
OPINION: Act tells National, these are OUR bottom lines
'I didn't do badly': Helen White's terse interview on knife-edge win in safe Labour seat
She insists Labour "punched above its weight" in holding usually safe red seat.
'Won't be on the sidelines': Jackson expects an 'attack on our people'
But the senior Labour MP is not committing to staying in Parliament for a full term.
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
Election 2023: Bill English’s advice to Christopher Luxon ‘It’s not a business, okay’
The former National leader had some advice for Christopher Luxon.
'Still got a bit of fight left in me': Chris Hipkins to remain leader after election drubbing
Labour's caucus is meeting and it is expected Hipkins will discuss his position.
Revealed: Kiri Allan's speech that RNZ fought to keep secret
"I’ve seen a woman come home feeling broken and battered, always fighting."
Christopher Luxon speaks about working with media and coalition talk
Prime Minister elect Christopher Luxon speaks about working with the media and coalition talks. Video / Mark Mitchell
Audrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate Peters
OPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.
Focus: Chris Hipkins on meeting new partner
He says that meeting Toni was the 'highlight' of his year. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Andrew Little announces retirement
Focus: Andrew Little speaks to media after retiring from politics. Video / NZHerald
Focus: Chris Hipkins says he’s not done with politics yet
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is asked about his future in politics and within the Labour party. Video / Mark Mitchell
Victorious Luxon wants to do things 'differently' but is doing things the same
The National leader is negotiating the same way former leaders did.
Focus: The future of Grant Robertson and Chris Hipkins
Grant Robertson is asked about the future of Labour leader Chris Hipkins and himself within the Labour party. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political Roundup: 'Horror show' - left’s autopsy on Labour’s loss
OPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?