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Editorial: Signs of economic recovery

OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.

'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington

The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.

'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in Wellington

Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.

Interactive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmaker

The official election result will be declared on November 3.

Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again

OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.

Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs

Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.

Explainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?

The final election result will be declared on November 3.

Victorious Luxon wants to do things 'differently' but is doing things the same

The National leader is negotiating the same way former leaders did.

Election 2023 over, so what next?

We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.

Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening

OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?

Fines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fire

The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.

Winston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining Govt

Christopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.

Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment

The Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.

Mike Williams: What makes anyone think Nats could run economy better than Labour?

OPINION: The economy is now nearly 8 per cent bigger than at the start of the pandemic.

On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist

National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.

Opinion: After a rough week, National needs to sharpen up

OPINION: National needs to up its game after a series of questionable calls.

Thomas Coughlan: National’s $14.6b tax plan - does it add up?

OPINION: Does the National plan deliver - and do the sums make sense?

Audrey Young: The best and worst-behaved MPs in the House this year

OPINION: Audrey Young picks Parliament's best speech, worst answer and closest contest.