PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.08 Nov 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Luxon holds the coalition power, people forget thatOPINION: NZ First does not hold the balance of power in the previously understood sense.08 Nov 04:00 PM
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
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
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
OpinionNational and Act likely to need NZ First for the winOPINION: On Friday at 2pm, Kiwis will find out the final results of the October election.31 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandNational MP 'spoken to' after email comparing Hamas attack to HolocaustLuxon reportedly advised Bishop the language used was 'strong' and emotions were high.31 Oct 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon is about to find out everything is his faultOPINION: Luxon will be challenged by things he cannot control.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PMOPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.26 Oct 11:17 PM
New ZealandLuxon says special vote count takes too long; negotiations 'progressing'Luxon is hammering out possible coalition arrangements with NZ First and Act.24 Oct 06:20 PM
PoliticsPost-election convention sees NZ Govt lose voice on Middle East conflictWhy neither the current Government nor the next Government are saying much on the war.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of the prime minister electOPINION: $60 supermarket trips, meetings with Seymour and landlord conversations.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Nats' 'father of the House' could be turfed outOPINION: National's list has fallen victim to its unexpected success in the electorates.20 Oct 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Outline of coalition deal becoming clearOPINION: Three parties agree on defence and crime — not so tax and the Treaty.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Who's advising the new National-led Government?OPINION: Reports suggest who the incoming Prime Minister has brought in to help.19 Oct 01:55 AM
New ZealandPM-elect Christopher Luxon confirms he will cancel light rail in AucklandLuxon returns to home base to thank voters for their support amid coalition talks.19 Oct 01:00 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
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
New Zealand'Thank goodness': Elon Musk congratulates Christopher Luxon on National's election winBusiness magnate Elon Musk has celebrated National's election win online.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A great day': Luxon on win for National and All BlacksAfter a win for National and a win for the All Blacks, Luxon is having a good morning.14 Oct 08:51 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
New ZealandChristopher Luxon’s $60 grocery shop: How much does it buy?The National leader confirmed the $60 only covered three breakfasts and one meal.13 Oct 12:39 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The key issue of the 2023 election campaign - and its MVPOPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.12 Oct 12:24 PM
PoliticsBed legs, $60 groceries, Taylor Swift - Hipkins and Luxon spar in fiery debateThe last debate of the campaign kicks off at 7pm, and both Chrises will be on a mission.12 Oct 07:20 AM
New ZealandSpice Girls songs and sign waves as Luxon completes National's last push through Hawke's BayKatie Nimon, egged on by Willis, sang along with mic in hand to the Spice Girls’ Wannabe.12 Oct 12:46 AM
LivePoliticsWatch live: Christopher Luxon talks to media on campaign trailLabour and National have gone negative in the last days of the campaign.11 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The one critical thing Luxon doesn't get about PetersOPINION: For a lesson in how not to handle Winston Peters, look to National.10 Oct 12:52 AM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Luxon's coalition will come at the cost of stabilityOpinion: National should rule out regressive NZ First.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's tax pitch comes back to haunt himOPINION: Finally, someone crunched the numbers - and the numbers are embarrassing.06 Oct 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Chicken stunt leaves egg on Hipkins' faceOPINION: Labour's dig over debate re-scheduling just made its leader look weak.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandLuxon: National to ban phones in schools within 100 daysLuxon says he plans to improve student achievement by removing 'unnecessary distractions'.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Sparks fly over Treaty issues, 'race-baiting'OPINION: Chris Hipkins should have addressed divisive issues much sooner.29 Sep 12:41 AM
