Latest from Election 2023

Gene technology expected to be a top focus for National

National has vowed to lift the country's ban on gene editing.

Chris Hipkins stays on as Labour leader, Kelvin Davis steps down as deputy

The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.

Audrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the most

OPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.

Focus Live: Labour's leadership vote

Labour ministers speak to media following the party's leadership vote. Video / NZ Herald

Labour confidence vote under way, new head injury study, official cash rate to be released and Niwa releases climate summary | Focus Morning Bulletin November 7, 2023

Labour to convene in Wellington for leadership selection, recent rugby head injury study results released, Reserve Bank likely to maintain official cash rate and Niwa releases climate summary for the month. Video / NZHerald

New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.

Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.

Property Insider: What's happening with Herne Bay boatshed, Fletcher's plumbing problems

Will the owner of the $22 million waterfront mansion go ahead with the scheme?

Election 2023: Several MPs supporting Chris Hipkins ahead of Labour leadership vote

The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.

National and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meeting

To date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.

Shane Te Pou: The economic opportunity Labour should seize

OPINION: The party must clearly articulate a new, positive vision for the economy.

Special votes confirm Winston Peters holds the power - so what does he really want?

Another week of big stories covered by the NZ Herald podcast team.

Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission

OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.

Editorial: Luxon’s pursuit of building a relationship with Winston Peters

OPINION: Luxon appears to be making the most of the past three weeks.

Claire Trevett: Luxon's 'last resort' becomes reality - what next?

OPINION: Seymour and Peters are putting on a show of shelving campaign grievances.

Incoming Govt looks unlikely to have any Pasifika MPs

National's Angee Nicholas was set to be the sole Pacific MP in Government.

'Just try and come for the Treaty': Greens co-leader's warning to incoming Govt

Davidson’s comments came as she celebrated her party’s historic election result.

I was told Te Pāti Māori would win six seats but wanted to know what my mate was smoking

OPINION: I wasn't as sure as my mate as to what the result would be.

The Labour Minister who lost by 4 votes and the seat with ‘bigger than Jacinda’ margin

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has already indicated the party will be seeking a recount.