PoliticsNational, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - SeymourHowever, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.13 Nov 10:22 PM
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Most Māori are successful' - Casey Costello pushes message of aspirationCasey Costello met Winston Peters after a demonstration at Parliament.10 Nov 04:00 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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos loomsOPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.09 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuWinston Peters: Waitangi Tribunal involved in decision-making which is not democraticThe NZ First leader says he will not support Act's referendum call - but wants changes.08 Nov 11:45 PM
KahuShane Jones: No place for guilt-tripping in NZ First policyJones says it is anathema to how NZ First believes the country and Māori should develop.08 Nov 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.08 Nov 08:20 PM
KahuWe should be careful of accepting any political party which claims to support 'business'OPINION: Rob Campbell looks at the business of government.08 Nov 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Luxon holds the coalition power, people forget thatOPINION: NZ First does not hold the balance of power in the previously understood sense.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsAct and NZ First make first contact in coalition talksNational's Chris Bishop, NZ First's Shane Jones seen in Wellington hotel as talks go on.08 Nov 03:53 AM
OpinionGovernment coalition talks: The wins that make a three-way handshakeWhat big gains will Act and NZ First be seeking to score in negotiations with National?07 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBid to halt proposed building tax hikeAccountant rings alarm bells over National's proposal to end depreciation deductibility.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the mostOPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.06 Nov 11:40 PM
PoliticsNational and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meetingTo date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWill the Māori Health Authority be scrapped?The parties who will form the next government plan to scrap the Maori Health Authority.06 Nov 12:30 AM
Politics'Sideshow': Peters confirms Seymour meeting will go aheadSeymour says their frosty relationship 'hasn't changed', but they can work together.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm a people person' - Peters vows face-to-face with SeymourThe NZ First leader spoke today at his party's Port Waikato byelection campaign launch.05 Nov 04:24 AM
TalanoaPasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new GovernmentAct has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.05 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandElection kingmaker Peters to launch Port Waikato byelection campaignThe byelection was sparked by the sudden death of Act Party candidate Neil Christensen.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial votes confirm Winston Peters holds the power - so what does he really want?Another week of big stories covered by the NZ Herald podcast team.03 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first missionOPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.03 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's 'last resort' becomes reality - what next?OPINION: Seymour and Peters are putting on a show of shelving campaign grievances.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votesThe final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.03 Nov 04:33 AM
New Zealand‘We can expedite this’: Winston Peters speaks about final election resultsNZ First leader says Christopher Luxon spoke to him at two minutes past 2pm today.03 Nov 03:24 AM