PoliticsThe biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the lineA $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.24 Nov 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWhat the coalition deal means for the economyAn overview of the policies that affect your back pocket.24 Nov 04:15 AM
PoliticsExplained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principlesAct's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.24 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsThe baubles of office: What's the salary for the new PM and Cabinet ministers?Winston Peters pockets over $500,000 for his 18 months as Deputy PM.24 Nov 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Double trouble? Luxon had no choice but to split Deputy PM roleOPINION: Luxon has made a bold decision to have Peters and Seymour take turns.24 Nov 12:46 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandCoalition details at a glance: What you need to knowWhat policies have hit the cutting room floor?23 Nov 11:15 PM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Excessively high': Te Whatu Ora's $100m consultant bill - and the firm that got $44mStaff feel 'they are being second-guessed and overruled,' former chairman says.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The threatened Pacific Peoples Ministry needs to survive, and thriveOPINION: Christopher Luxon needs to bring more diversity into his Cabinet.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsFocus: David Seymour comments on coalition deal"I'm really happy that a deal has come together" David Seymour comments on coalition deal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 05:38 AM
PoliticsFocus: Coalition announcement imminentPrime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon has confirmed a coalition deal has been agreed on with Act and NZ First. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 05:33 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis gives coalition updateNational MP Nicola Willis gives media an update on when the public can expect coalition plans to be shared. Video / Michael Neilson Watch23 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: Winston Peters talks to mediaWinston Peters talks to the media in Wellington. Video / Michael NeilsonWatch23 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters stays silent upon return to WellingtonNZ First leader Winston Peters refuses to answer media's questions upon his return to Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandPeters makes his way to Wellington from AucklandPeters reaches Auckland Airport before making his way to Wellington. Video / Michael Neilson Watch22 Nov 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisisAs negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What Luxon can do if he can’t make the wheels of governing turn fasterOPINION: Why certainty would be more useful than a long 100-day plan.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in WellingtonThe contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.22 Nov 09:35 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour arrives in WellingtonAct leader David Seymour arrives in Wellington as coalition talks wrap up. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandShane Jones addresses deputy prime minister argumentsNZ First MP Shane Jones arrives in Wellington and addresses questions around whether arguments over who gets the deputy prime minister role are to blame for coalition hold-ups. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media Christopher Luxon speaks to media Watch22 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandLuxon hits back at Seymour's public deputy PM pitchSeymour says having the second-largest party with the second-biggest role makes sense.21 Nov 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
PoliticsNew National MP celebrated victory for ‘stale, pale males’Cameron Brewer has apologised for 'a poor attempt at humour'.20 Nov 07:49 PM
KahuTe Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spendingParty president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.20 Nov 05:51 PM
New ZealandCoalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreedThe National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.20 Nov 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRodney Wayne fires up migration debate after hair salon troublesThe businessman says shambolic migration and makeshift salons have caused serious damage.20 Nov 04:20 AM
Politics'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another weekThe caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.19 Nov 04:00 PM
LivePolitics'No end in sight': Hipkins hits out at time taken by Luxon to seal coalition dealThere is little indication of how far talks have progressed.19 Nov 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: This is not the way Luxon imagined his debut coalition talks would goYesterday was day 35 since the election. These talks are now the second longest since MMP.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Coalition incidents - hugs, shaving cuts and dog droolThe coalition talks have resulted in a fair share of incidents.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Winston Peters shows who will be boss in the next GovtLet’s face it, Peters has humiliated Luxon and Seymour over the past week and a half.18 Nov 04:00 PM
