Hipkins told off for mishandling official request for Ardern's texts with Meghan and Harry
The Ombudsman has given the outgoing PM a gentle telling-off.
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National's Chris Bishop, NZ First's Shane Jones seen in Wellington hotel as talks go on.
Māori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes place
Willie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.
The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans
A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.
Chris Hipkins stays on as Labour leader, Kelvin Davis steps down as deputy
The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.
New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.
Election 2023: Several MPs supporting Chris Hipkins ahead of Labour leadership vote
The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Incoming Govt looks unlikely to have any Pasifika MPs
National's Angee Nicholas was set to be the sole Pacific MP in Government.
Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.
'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forward
The final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.
'My boxes are packed': Caretaker PM Chris Hipkins exiting stage left
Hipkins speaks of a 'frustrating' transition process.
'Done the country proud': Government congratulations All Blacks on World Cup performance
Minister Grant Robertson had been representing the Government at the final in Paris.
Beehive Diaries: How close did Luxon get to going to Paris?
With coalition negotiations still ongoing, the PM-elect had to make a tough decision.
Peters' bizarre post claims Ardern never told him of terrorist's email
Commenters point out PM's office confirmed day after the attack it had received the email.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Government's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questioned
Officials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.
Rob Rattenbury: Every politician has their day
OPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.
The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet
National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.
How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets
Be prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.
Political 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?
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in Wellington
Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.
Interactive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmaker
The official election result will be declared on November 3.
Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.
Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.
Agonising wait for surgery: Hospitals operating on weekends in bid to reduce delays
A push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.
Explainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?
The final election result will be declared on November 3.
Political Roundup: 'Horror show' - left’s autopsy on Labour’s loss
OPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?
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Hipkins to discuss his future with Labour; National, NZ First discussions continue
Labour MPs meet today to farewell departing colleagues and discuss Hipkins' future.
Coalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissions
Pre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.
What gets axed under the National-led Government?
Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.
Opinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike Hosking
Tamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.