New ZealandPolitical Round-up: Who's advising the new National-led Government?OPINION: Reports suggest who the incoming Prime Minister has brought in to help.19 Oct 01:55 AM
New ZealandPM-elect Christopher Luxon confirms he will cancel light rail in AucklandLuxon returns to home base to thank voters for their support amid coalition talks.19 Oct 01:00 AM
Politics'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to WellingtonThe NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangsFatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.18 Oct 04:42 AM
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
PoliticsGreens welcome what could be a record number of MPsBut the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.18 Oct 02:15 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
PoliticsVictorious Luxon wants to do things 'differently' but is doing things the sameThe National leader is negotiating the same way former leaders did.16 Oct 11:20 PM
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
New ZealandBusiness as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe loomsNational's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon v Seymour: Will National's tax cuts make it through negotiations?National will need to appease both Act and NZ First.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023 over, so what next?We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.16 Oct 04:44 AM
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
LivePoliticsNZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiryNZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.15 Oct 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationBusiness confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economyInflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.15 Oct 09:00 PM
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 ZealandNational's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslideNational MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.15 Oct 05:26 AM
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
TaxNational will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predictsMore spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.15 Oct 01:35 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Luxon's first job is to revive confidenceOPINION: Christopher Luxon will need all his management training and experience.14 Oct 04:01 PM
PoliticsNational MP did not declare shareholding in wake of Michael Wood scandalAndrew Bayly owned shares in a firm that contracts to the Government.12 Oct 04:40 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
