Politics‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.17 Nov 02:30 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiationsOPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.17 Nov 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour schooled on Treaty referendumOPINION: An expert whose work David Seymour regularly cites has put the record straight.16 Nov 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTimeline of Christopher Luxon's two-week coalition talksThe three parties of Government have been doing things 'differently'. It's not working.16 Nov 04:00 PM
InvestmentIs the $2m foreign buyer tax a gremlin in coalition talks?You, and hopeful foreign buyers, might be surprised what $2m gets you.16 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandEthnic diversity in Parliament will decline after the 2023 electionThe 2023 election has a significant swing right with new MPs entering Parliament.16 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandNo surprises as final election votes ticked offCarl Bates, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Suze Redmayne finished way out in front.15 Nov 09:14 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
New ZealandEverything that photo tells us about Winston, Chris and David's talks on forming a governmentAn in-depth analysis of the photographic evidence from the first meeting.15 Nov 02:30 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
New ZealandLuxon and Seymour touch back down in Auckland after Peters' no-show in WellingtonIt is understood that a meeting with all three parties is set for Wednesday morning.14 Nov 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: To veto or not to veto - that is NZ First's questionOPINION: While Shane Jones talks tough, Winston Peters chooses his words carefully.14 Nov 12:07 AM
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
Kahu'People say I’m not a proper Māori': Seymour on his whakapapa and the TreatyThe Act Party leader talks about his whakapapa and Te Tiriti.13 Nov 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caretaker Government to continue awaiting coalition agreementOPINION: These negotiations will be the second-lengthiest in the history of MMP.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoalition talks cast uncertainty over National’s foreign buyers taxThe incoming prime minister maintains his government will reduce taxes.13 Nov 07:22 AM
Politics'Jagged edges' of tax policy a sticking point: Shane JonesLuxon refused to say if National would deliver the tax package it campaigned on.13 Nov 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate Wilson Butler: Climate change - an undeniable imperative for the GovernmentOPINION: A Blue/Yellow/Black coalition — where will the cards fall on climate change.12 Nov 09:08 PM
Politics'Aligned on big goals': Luxon says coalition talks ongoing, but attending Apec looks unlikelyChristopher Luxon's Apec deadline draws closer with only days left.12 Nov 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crimeOPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsQuestions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet adviceThe tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.12 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Renney: Three-way talks pulling the Nats' tax plan to piecesOPINION: The incoming Finance Minister might well be wishing they could turn back time.11 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettSir John Key's challenge to Luxon to deliver on great panda promiseFormer PM challenges incoming one to pick up his lost zoo dream.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: We're going to have to fight for better payOPINION: This economic strategy failed before, and it will fail again.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."10 Nov 08:00 PM
PoliticsAct, National to meet as negotiations shift to AucklandParty leaders to continue talks over weekend before likely return to Wellington next week.10 Nov 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Enemies to frenemies - are Act and NZ First double-trouble for Nats?OPINION: It's a beautiful thing to behold, the blossoming Peters-Seymour relationship.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddityTwo other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.10 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandElection errors would've changed make-up of three past parliamentsIn three of our 10 MMP elections, an error the size of this year's would have mattered.10 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should beOPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.09 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandPeters and Seymour emerge from 'productive' second meetingThree-way coalition handshake 80 per cent there, says Act leader.09 Nov 09:51 PM
PoliticsPoor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for LabourThe party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.09 Nov 05:13 PM
