PoliticsNational and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meetingTo date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Several MPs supporting Chris Hipkins ahead of Labour leadership voteThe Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFormer PM Sir John Key's 'direct' conversations on Zespri with top China politician in BeijingKey said top China politician understood and appreciated NZ stance on golden kiwifruit.06 Nov 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon should rethink his cone of silence approach to negotiationsThere should at least be a show of transparency when it comes to coalition talks.06 Nov 06:16 AM
New ZealandState of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational and Act getting close to draft agreement, says SeymourThe groundwork’s been laid for a deal between National, Act and New Zealand First.06 Nov 03:07 AM
KahuHow did what should have been seen as a golden period of partnership with Māori, end so badly for Labour?Voters considered whether they were better off.05 Nov 10:25 PM
PoliticsNZ First's Winston Peters arrives in Wellington ahead of coalition talksThe party leader arrived in the capital shortly after midday.05 Nov 09:55 PM
Kahu'Springbok tour times 10': Willie Jackson's dire warning on Treaty referendumThe Labour MP is nervous about Act’s proposed Treaty referendum getting the go-ahead.05 Nov 05:25 PM
Politics'Sideshow': Peters confirms Seymour meeting will go aheadSeymour says their frosty relationship 'hasn't changed', but they can work together.05 Nov 04:00 PM
TalanoaPasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new GovernmentAct has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.05 Nov 01:40 AM
PoliticsMelissa Lee calls for recount in Mt Albert after slim Labour winLabour's Helen White has beaten Melissa Lee by just 20 votes.04 Nov 10:53 PM
OpinionOpinion: Māori Party president says foundation in 2020 was key to success in 2023Labour merely adopted intellectual rigour and capacity that was provided by Te Pāti Māori.04 Nov 10:34 PM
PoliticsKiwi social media guru talks working with Luxon, Boris, and facing 'dark arts' backlashAdapting to the digital age is one reason Topham Guerin has succeeded around the world.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: The economic opportunity Labour should seizeOPINION: The party must clearly articulate a new, positive vision for the economy.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon and Winston Peters at DiwaliPrime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon and NZ First Leader Winston Peters join in Diwali festivities. Video / Dean PurcellWatch04 Nov 03:25 AM
PoliticsKingmaker Peters back - how soon can Luxon thrash out a new government?Final count reveals three parties also secured their best-ever election results.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's 'last resort' becomes reality - what next?OPINION: Seymour and Peters are putting on a show of shelving campaign grievances.03 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuI was told Te Pāti Māori would win six seats but wanted to know what my mate was smokingOPINION: I wasn't as sure as my mate as to what the result would be.03 Nov 06:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection 2023: How much longer do we have to wait?Noises from negotiating parties suggest they may soon be able to form new government.03 Nov 05:28 AM
PoliticsThe Labour Minister who lost by 4 votes and the seat with ‘bigger than Jacinda’ marginLabour leader Chris Hipkins has already indicated the party will be seeking a recount.03 Nov 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votesThe final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.03 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandFocus: Chris Hipkins reacts to the final election resultLabour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to the media after the final vote count was revealed. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandFocus: Christopher Luxon speaks to media after final election resultsNational Party leader Christopher Luxon says the results were 'very much as we expected'. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Nov 03:38 AM
New ZealandMt Albert knife-edge: Nat's Melissa Lee supports recount after Labour's 20-vote winMelissa Lee acknowledged the result was “extremely close”.03 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandSpecial votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.03 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsSeymour says he can work with Peters - here's their most venomous insults, rankedIs it loathing, or is it love?03 Nov 02:31 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori picks up two extra seats in historic resultTe Pāti Māori is celebrating its most successful election result in its history.03 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandChange of heart: Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis says he will remain in politicsTe Pāti Māori has claimed a record six Māori electorates.03 Nov 01:07 AM
LivePoliticsFinal election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes countOne veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.02 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapseOPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
PoliticsWill National and Act need NZ First? Special votes to be revealedThe political fortunes of half a dozen MPs will also be unveiled.02 Nov 09:27 PM
KahuChief children’s commissioner appointedClaire Achmad steps into children's role in challenging times.02 Nov 08:15 PM
