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'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.

NZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiry

NZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.

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.

Claire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bag

OPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.