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
TalanoaNew Pacific MPs in Parliament: 'My intention is to bring the hood'Angee Nicholas, Fa'anana Efeso Collins and Lemauga Lydia Sosene are proud Pasifika MPs.18 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsGreens welcome what could be a record number of MPsBut the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.18 Oct 02:15 AM
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 ZealandExplainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?The final election result will be declared on November 3.17 Oct 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate PetersOPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.17 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandCoalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissionsPre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.16 Oct 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Welcome to Auckland - it’s not what you may have thoughtOPINION: The election has thrown some new realities of Auckland into sharp relief.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike HoskingTamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.16 Oct 03:05 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Greens expect to do ‘good work’ in opposition on climate, public housingThe Greens will keep on fighting for people and the planet, new MP says.16 Oct 02:24 AM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculationOPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.15 Oct 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why a cohesive coalition is high on incoming PM’s listOPINION: The divisions that must now be healed lie deeper than party disagreements.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational’s secret weapon in domination of LabourNZ agency Topham Guerin was behind Luxon's online campaign and previously Boris Johnson's15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Tai Tokerau seat narrowly held by Kelvin Davis, special votes yet to countedThe Labour MP is narrowly in front in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.15 Oct 01:30 AM
PoliticsCovid lockdowns or policy bonfires? What caused Labour's vote to plummetIt was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.15 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandNew Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'15 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland seats on knife-edge as Nats celebrate snatching Labour strongholdsSome traditional Labour strongholds including Mt Albert are incredibly close.14 Oct 09:46 PM
Politics'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to LabourFinal election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.14 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandGreen Party on track for strong result, ahead in Wellington and Auckland central electoratesIn one of the biggest election upsets, Tamatha Paul is well ahead in Wellington Central.14 Oct 05:18 PM
New ZealandBlue wave over Auckland, Act's van Velden wins TāmakiThe election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand'You have reached for hope and you have voted for change': PM-in waiting Luxon says time to turn NZ aroundNational and Act have the numbers to govern on the night, but NZ First may yet be needed.14 Oct 11:05 AM
New ZealandNational's Suze Redmayne wins Rangitīkei seatNational picked up 42.4 per cent of the party vote, almost double the amount for Labour.14 Oct 09:37 AM
New ZealandRed seats turn blue? National ahead in Labour's Auckland strongholdsThe election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates look heavily in National's favour.14 Oct 08:41 AM
New Zealand“A nice blue, National Party evening': Rutherford claims victory in Bay of PlentyWith 34,514 of the votes counted, Rutherford had 19,589 votes.14 Oct 07:24 AM
New Zealand'Paint the town blue': Uffindell claims victory in Tauranga"I’ll keep advocating hard within the National Party to make sure [Tauranga is heard]"14 Oct 06:28 AM
PoliticsAll you need to know for election dayHaven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.13 Oct 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The election, the climate and the uncomfortable truthOPINION: Our editorial on latest report by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection 2023: Can the Greens hold onto historic result?'We've run a campaign based on hope,' says co-leader James Shaw.12 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandNational, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies comparedWhere do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.11 Oct 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tideLabour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrorsOPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?11 Oct 06:34 AM
KahuRace for Tāmaki Makaurau wide open four days out from election day.Could three candidates vying for the seat get into Parliament?10 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: After the election - another electionOPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.10 Oct 04:00 PM