PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: What about education and health inequality?OPINION: 'I’d be interested to hear Peters' and Seymour’s plans to remedy these issues.'28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not quite plausible': David Seymour calls out Winston Peters' media criticismsPeters accused media of taking bribes. Seymour disagrees, still wary of policy generally.28 Nov 05:57 AM
Politics'Tell the public what you signed up to' - Peters lashes out in tense first Cabinet meetingTension as Christopher Luxon tries to put Winston Peters' war with the media behind him.28 Nov 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Scrapped the world's first generational smoking ban' - Global media's shock at NZ law repealThe new Government's scrapping of smokefree laws has made headlines all over the world.28 Nov 01:49 AM
LivePolitics'Strong, productive, unified': Luxon sworn in as PMThe new coalition Government will be sworn into office today.26 Nov 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Pointless byelection held in Port WaikatoOPINION: The law could swing an election unfairly and it causes voters needless trouble.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeehive Diaries: Luxon's humblebrag by song; will Weet-Bix be safe from taxes?Weet-Bix played a leading role in the talks — will it save Sanitarium from being taxed?25 Nov 04:00 PM
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
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
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
LivePoliticsDouble deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.23 Nov 12:00 AM
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 ZealandCaptured Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens 'still alive, healthy', West Papua freedom fighters sayThe New Zealand pilot was taken hostage by TPNPB fighters in February this year.22 Nov 04:32 AM
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
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
PoliticsWinston Peters returns to site of negotiations as Seymour defends deal delayThe milestone meeting has happened, but talks could still carry on for days.15 Nov 04:33 AM
PoliticsPeters departs milestone meeting; Seymour calls it short but 'wonderful'The milestone meeting has happened, but talks could still carry on for days.14 Nov 11:35 PM
PoliticsShane Jones signals Waitangi 'reset' as NZ First warms up to Act's Treaty ideasNZ First has made supportive remarks about Act's approach to Māori.13 Nov 11:55 PM
PoliticsNational, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - SeymourHowever, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.13 Nov 10:22 PM
New ZealandState of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.06 Nov 06:00 AM
TalanoaPasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new GovernmentAct has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.05 Nov 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: What Act and NZ First would want in coalition negotiationsOPINION: Could Winston Peters demand to be Deputy Prime Minister?02 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters suggests quick Government formation after special votes countedThe final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.30 Oct 12:45 AM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: How close did Luxon get to going to Paris?With coalition negotiations still ongoing, the PM-elect had to make a tough decision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsAct questions National's tax commitment as negotiations drag onNegotiations are progressing - what do the parties want?25 Oct 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPost-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushedBottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Signs of economic recoveryOPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to WellingtonThe NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in WellingtonWinston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.18 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandInteractive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmakerThe official election result will be declared on November 3.18 Oct 01:25 AM