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
New ZealandSpecial votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.03 Nov 03:00 AM
LivePoliticsFinal election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes countOne veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.02 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapseOPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAudrey Young: What Act and NZ First would want in coalition negotiationsOPINION: Could Winston Peters demand to be Deputy Prime Minister?02 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.02 Nov 04:07 AM
OpinionNational and Act likely to need NZ First for the winOPINION: On Friday at 2pm, Kiwis will find out the final results of the October election.31 Oct 08:32 PM
New Zealand'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forwardThe final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.31 Oct 07:06 PM
KahuNats unwilling to Act on Treaty referendumPrime Minister-elect Christoper Luxon is standing fast on no Treaty referendum.31 Oct 05:22 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters suggests quick Government formation after special votes countedThe final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.30 Oct 12:45 AM
PoliticsBeehive Diaries: How close did Luxon get to going to Paris?With coalition negotiations still ongoing, the PM-elect had to make a tough decision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Not the image of stability': Why Luxon is keen to keep Peters out of the spotlightPlus, a cryptic text from Winston Peters as speculation grows over coalition discussions.27 Oct 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PMOPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.26 Oct 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'About accountability': David Seymour talks tough on Reserve Bank remitThe Act leader wants the Monetary Policy Committee gone and the inflation target reduced.26 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupWhat the coalition negotiations can learn from the Rugby World CupThe Rugby World Cup final offers a more clear-cut method of finding a winner.26 Oct 02:07 AM
