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
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
PoliticsStaffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MPThe Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.11 Oct 05:16 AM
PoliticsNational and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electoratesAct wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom11 Oct 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increasesAn economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.11 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: After the election - another electionOPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsByelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.10 Oct 04:31 AM
