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
New Zealand'My boxes are packed': Caretaker PM Chris Hipkins exiting stage leftHipkins speaks of a 'frustrating' transition process.30 Oct 06:02 PM
Rugby World Cup'Done the country proud': Government congratulations All Blacks on World Cup performanceMinister Grant Robertson had been representing the Government at the final in Paris.28 Oct 10:12 PM
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
New ZealandPeters' bizarre post claims Ardern never told him of terrorist's emailCommenters point out PM's office confirmed day after the attack it had received the email.25 Oct 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questionedOfficials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.23 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRob RattenburyRob Rattenbury: Every politician has their dayOPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closetNational will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.22 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandHow Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsetsBe prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.22 Oct 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupPolitical football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?With so much focus on the All Blacks, what about the best of NZ's politicians?20 Oct 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Signs of economic recoveryOPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.18 Oct 03:51 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 ZealandInteractive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmakerThe official election result will be declared on November 3.18 Oct 01:25 AM
OpinionLabour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins againOPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.17 Oct 08:48 PM
PoliticsHipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departsMeanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.17 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandAgonising wait for surgery: Hospitals operating on weekends in bid to reduce delaysA push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.17 Oct 04:00 PM
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
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: 'Horror show' - left’s autopsy on Labour’s lossOPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?16 Oct 10:29 PM
LivePoliticsHipkins to discuss his future with Labour; National, NZ First discussions continueLabour MPs meet today to farewell departing colleagues and discuss Hipkins' future.16 Oct 10:16 PM
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
New ZealandWhat gets axed under the National-led Government?Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.16 Oct 05:42 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
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
New Zealand'There's a bit of volatility': High-ranking Nats meet at Luxon's Remuera homeA long strategy meeting with Nicola Willis and other MPs took place.15 Oct 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Labour collapse - fit for the war but not for the peaceOPINION: Labour won the pandemic war, but did not know how to win the peace that followed.15 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandWairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come inThe incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.15 Oct 03:04 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
TalanoaFormer Māngere MP Aupito William Sio leaves behind 'massive' shoes to fillTwo strong Pasifika women are among the candidates running in the Māngere electorate.12 Oct 02:15 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