PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial postsAnd Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiationsOPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.17 Nov 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour schooled on Treaty referendumOPINION: An expert whose work David Seymour regularly cites has put the record straight.16 Nov 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTimeline of Christopher Luxon's two-week coalition talksThe three parties of Government have been doing things 'differently'. It's not working.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: To veto or not to veto - that is NZ First's questionOPINION: While Shane Jones talks tough, Winston Peters chooses his words carefully.14 Nov 12:07 AM
PoliticsNational, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - SeymourHowever, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.13 Nov 10:22 PM
New ZealandCoalition talks cast uncertainty over National’s foreign buyers taxThe incoming prime minister maintains his government will reduce taxes.13 Nov 07:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Enemies to frenemies - are Act and NZ First double-trouble for Nats?OPINION: It's a beautiful thing to behold, the blossoming Peters-Seymour relationship.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should beOPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.09 Nov 11:25 PM
PoliticsPoor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for LabourThe party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.09 Nov 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos loomsOPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.09 Nov 04:00 PM
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
