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Simon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?

OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.

Editorial: Caretaker Government to continue awaiting coalition agreement

OPINION: These negotiations will be the second-lengthiest in the history of MMP.

Coalition talks cast uncertainty over National’s foreign buyers tax

The incoming prime minister maintains his government will reduce taxes.

'Jagged edges' of tax policy a sticking point: Shane Jones

Luxon refused to say if National would deliver the tax package it campaigned on.

Kate Wilson Butler: Climate change - an undeniable imperative for the Government

OPINION: A Blue/Yellow/Black coalition — where will the cards fall on climate change.

'Aligned on big goals': Luxon says coalition talks ongoing, but attending Apec looks unlikely

Christopher Luxon's Apec deadline draws closer with only days left.

Jarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crime

OPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.

Questions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet advice

The tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.

Craig Renney: Three-way talks pulling the Nats' tax plan to pieces

OPINION: The incoming Finance Minister might well be wishing they could turn back time.

Peters and Seymour emerge from 'productive' second meeting

Three-way coalition handshake 80 per cent there, says Act leader.

Poor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for Labour

The party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.

Opinion: Although Act is notionally a Libertarian party, it has little respect for the Treaty

The dust has settled on election 2023 but the sands are still shifting.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos looms

OPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.

15 voting places with ‘data entry errors’ found after Herald investigation

One of the errors was at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato electorate.

Winston Peters: Waitangi Tribunal involved in decision-making which is not democratic

The NZ First leader says he will not support Act's referendum call - but wants changes.

Businessmen’s National Party donations charges overturned as there was no benefit

However, the court determined that one had lied to the Serious Fraud Office.

Shane Jones: No place for guilt-tripping in NZ First policy

Jones says it is anathema to how NZ First believes the country and Māori should develop.

Q&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?

Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.