Politics'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in WellingtonWinston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.18 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandInteractive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmakerThe official election result will be declared on November 3.18 Oct 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Luxon should let Act take the tough jobs - and catch the flakOPINION: Luxon needs a coalition capable of solving the problems we face.17 Oct 11:40 PM
PoliticsHipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departsMeanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.17 Oct 06:15 PM
Kahu'If Luxon rules it out … then we rule it in' - SeymourOPINION: Act tells National, these are OUR bottom lines17 Oct 05:46 AM
New ZealandExplainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?The final election result will be declared on November 3.17 Oct 04:57 AM
OpinionFive reasons Luxon should call Peters now – before he really needs toAs of today, Christopher Luxon doesn’t need Winston Peters. Time to make a deal.17 Oct 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate PetersOPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.17 Oct 12:45 AM
LivePoliticsHipkins to discuss his future with Labour; National, NZ First discussions continueLabour MPs meet today to farewell departing colleagues and discuss Hipkins' future.16 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandWhat gets axed under the National-led Government?Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.16 Oct 05:42 PM
PoliticsLuxon v Seymour: Will National's tax cuts make it through negotiations?National will need to appease both Act and NZ First.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023 over, so what next?We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.16 Oct 04:44 AM
LivePoliticsNZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiryNZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.15 Oct 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationBusiness confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economyInflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.15 Oct 09:00 PM
KahuJohn Tamihere: 'We did very well and I think there is a possibility of a fifth seat'John Tamihere says don't count out another electorate seat swinging to Te Pāti Māori.15 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculationOPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.15 Oct 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why a cohesive coalition is high on incoming PM’s listOPINION: The divisions that must now be healed lie deeper than party disagreements.15 Oct 04:00 PM
TaxNational will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predictsMore spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.15 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandTe Tai Tokerau seat narrowly held by Kelvin Davis, special votes yet to countedThe Labour MP is narrowly in front in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.15 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandFinal results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from hereThe Herald answers your questions on what happens now.14 Oct 11:13 PM
Politics'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to LabourFinal election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.14 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Luxon's first job is to revive confidenceOPINION: Christopher Luxon will need all his management training and experience.14 Oct 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungComment: Luxon was better than anyone anticipatedOPINION: Whatever the final count, Christopher Luxon has had a remarkable result.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Luxon could lead NZ’s first genuine change government in a generationOPINION: Never before have New Zealanders so decisively demanded a radical new direction.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'You have reached for hope and you have voted for change': PM-in waiting Luxon says time to turn NZ aroundNational and Act have the numbers to govern on the night, but NZ First may yet be needed.14 Oct 11:05 AM
New ZealandAct on track to be in government and win two Auckland seatsDeputy leader Brooke van Velden defeating National’s Simon O’Connor in Tāmaki.14 Oct 10:00 AM
New ZealandNational's Suze Redmayne wins Rangitīkei seatNational picked up 42.4 per cent of the party vote, almost double the amount for Labour.14 Oct 09:37 AM
New ZealandRed seats turn blue? National ahead in Labour's Auckland strongholdsThe election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates look heavily in National's favour.14 Oct 08:41 AM
New Zealand'Honoured': Todd McClay claims victory in Rotorua seatTodd McClay has retained has retained his position as electorate MP for Rotorua.14 Oct 08:12 AM
New Zealand“A nice blue, National Party evening': Rutherford claims victory in Bay of PlentyWith 34,514 of the votes counted, Rutherford had 19,589 votes.14 Oct 07:24 AM
New Zealand'Paint the town blue': Uffindell claims victory in Tauranga"I’ll keep advocating hard within the National Party to make sure [Tauranga is heard]"14 Oct 06:28 AM
PoliticsAll you need to know for election dayHaven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.13 Oct 04:01 AM
KahuHipkins tells faithful: By Māori for Māori solutions workOn Waatea Marae in Mangere, Labour leader calls out race-based politics.12 Oct 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of... the leadersOPINION: Spaceman Seymour was floating in his tin can far above the world.12 Oct 04:00 PM