PoliticsWill National and Act need NZ First? Special votes to be revealedThe political fortunes of half a dozen MPs will also be unveiled.02 Nov 09:27 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
Politics'Frustrating': Some electorates only started counting special votes this weekPoliticians want to balance ease of voting with measures to protect electoral integrity.02 Nov 04:49 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.02 Nov 04:07 AM
Politics'We need clarity': PM-elect Luxon says special vote counting needs to be quickerIn about 24 hours, New Zealand will learn the final vote count of the 2023 election.02 Nov 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy so many Pacific nations voted against UN resolution to protect civilians in GazaA tiny number of countries voted against the resolution; many were Pacific Island states.02 Nov 01:01 AM
PoliticsHow much has the public service really grown in past year?New data released as the new Government gets ready to cut.01 Nov 11:19 PM
PoliticsCourt lowers hurdle for customary title on foreshore and seabedCritics say most of New Zealand's coastal area will end up in customary title.01 Nov 05:01 AM
Politics'Perilous situation': Ahmed Zaoui's lawyer speaks of her fears for the NZ citizenA podcast special interview with imprisoned Ahmed Zaoui's lawyer Deborah Manning.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWhat motivates the 'complex figure' of Winston Peters to keep making political comebacks?Winston Peters is an experienced hand when it comes to negotiating.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand 'no longer on track' to meet climate goals - officialsThey doubt the Government can hit its 2025 target; NZ risks becoming a climate pariah.31 Oct 06:00 AM
OpinionHow will Luxon handle the cards he holds?OPINION: Kenny Rogers is enjoying a post-election comeback in the Tai Tōkerau pubs.31 Oct 01:47 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon is about to find out everything is his faultOPINION: Luxon will be challenged by things he cannot control.27 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
PoliticsLuxon and Seymour not commenting on Winston Peters tweetsThe next Prime Minister is not commenting on the actions of his possible deputy.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsIncoming Government given ratings warning not to let surplus slipThe next Government has been warned to deliver a surplus as promised.26 Oct 09:19 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Special votes won’t change a thingOPINION: We saw a mass rejection of the Labour Party a few weeks back.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsAct questions National's tax commitment as negotiations drag onNegotiations are progressing - what do the parties want?25 Oct 05:26 AM
Politics'No military solution': NZ calls for humanitarian pause in fighting in GazaStatement to the UN also demands international law be followed by both sides.24 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandLuxon says special vote count takes too long; negotiations 'progressing'Luxon is hammering out possible coalition arrangements with NZ First and Act.24 Oct 06:20 PM
Politics'Progressing well': Christopher Luxon on coalition talks with Act and NZ FirstThe prime minister-designate has visited a sugar factory.23 Oct 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What's the real reason Labour did so little?OPINION: Was Labour scared of what would happen if it achieved more in Government?23 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
PoliticsPost-election convention sees NZ Govt lose voice on Middle East conflictWhy neither the current Government nor the next Government are saying much on the war.22 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Negotiate everything vote by vote': Seymour's coalition warning revisitedLuxon and Seymour will be integral in determining where New Zealand heads next.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
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Old hands set up Luxon's new office amid Labour’s nervous waitMeanwhile, Labour’s Camilla Belich has a nervous wait ahead.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsOne week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?It's been a week filled with election news.20 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPost-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushedBottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?20 Oct 04:00 PM
