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Steven Joyce: Coalition negotiators hanging tough - to a degree
OPINION: The three parties are executing a delicate tightrope walk.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher Luxon
Christopher Luxon has been busy this week forming the Government.
Claire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial posts
And Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.
‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?
The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.
Winston Peters accosted by stranger during media conference
Winston Peters accosted by stranger during media conference. Video / NZ Herald
Political Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiations
OPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.
Winston Peters: The answer is not with me, it's with others as well
Winston Peters arrives at the Cordis hotel with an update on how coalition talks are tracking. Video / NZ Herald
Audrey Young: Seymour schooled on Treaty referendum
OPINION: An expert whose work David Seymour regularly cites has put the record straight.
Negotiations continue, weather warning, Auckland's high rent ranking and call centre abuse | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 17 2023
No estimate for when deal will be struck, Auckland ranks among top 3 most expensive cities for rent in the whole world, MetService issues rain warnings for top of the South and lower North Island and abuse for call centres have reached unprecedented levels. Video / Envato / Gettyimages / NZHerald
Timeline of Christopher Luxon's two-week coalition talks
The three parties of Government have been doing things 'differently'. It's not working.
David Seymour speaks about coalition plans
Act Party leader David Seymour speaks about how coalition plans are going on his way into the Cordis Hotel. Video / NZ Herald
Winston Peters on coalition plans
Winston Peters gives an update on coalition talks while leaving the Cordis Hotel. Video / NZ Herald
Ethnic diversity in Parliament will decline after the 2023 election
The 2023 election has a significant swing right with new MPs entering Parliament.
Winston Peters arrives at Cordis Hotel
NZ First Party leader Winston Peters speaks to the media outside the Cordis Hotel about coalition plans. Video / NZ Herald
No surprises as final election votes ticked off
Carl Bates, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Suze Redmayne finished way out in front.
Focus: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to media. Video / NZHerald
Winston Peters returns to site of negotiations as Seymour defends deal delay
The milestone meeting has happened, but talks could still carry on for days.
David Seymour speaks about coalition talks in Auckland
Act Party leader David Seymour speaks about coalition talks that have been going on between himself, Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Everything that photo tells us about Winston, Chris and David's talks on forming a government
An in-depth analysis of the photographic evidence from the first meeting.
Recount results in: Tāmaki Makaurau, Mt Albert winners declared
Te Pāti Māori wins Tāmaki Makaurau to confirm a record six MPs in Parliament.
Peters departs milestone meeting; Seymour calls it short but 'wonderful'
The milestone meeting has happened, but talks could still carry on for days.
Winston Peters has left coalition talks just after midday
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has driven away from coalition talks at the Pullman Hotel just after midday today. Video / NZHerald
Fluoridation ruled unlawful, leaders meeting failure, highway example and congestion charges | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 15 2023
Fluoridation order contained procedural error, despite planned three-leader summit the parties caution against imminent final deal, State Highway 25a showcases the speed of construction when working together and Auckland City Council considers fees for driving at peak time. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald
Luxon and Seymour touch back down in Auckland after Peters' no-show in Wellington
It is understood that a meeting with all three parties is set for Wednesday morning.
Audrey Young: To veto or not to veto - that is NZ First's question
OPINION: While Shane Jones talks tough, Winston Peters chooses his words carefully.
Shane Jones signals Waitangi 'reset' as NZ First warms up to Act's Treaty ideas
NZ First has made supportive remarks about Act's approach to Māori.
National, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - Seymour
However, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.
Simon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?
OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.
Editorial: Caretaker Government to continue awaiting coalition agreement
OPINION: These negotiations will be the second-lengthiest in the history of MMP.
Govt faces billion-dollar Emissions Trading Scheme hole
Why another failed ETS auction wouldn't be a "failure".
Sir John Key's challenge to Luxon to deliver on great panda promise
Former PM challenges incoming one to pick up his lost zoo dream.
Port Waikato byelection candidate frustrated by limited voting places
National's incumbent Andrew Bayly labels the lack of voting places 'unreasonable'.
Act, National to meet as negotiations shift to Auckland
Party leaders to continue talks over weekend before likely return to Wellington next week.