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MPs returning to Wellington as National, NZ First, Act close in on deal

All three parties are aiming to have a deal signed by the week's end.

Clock ticking for Nicola Willis to deliver mini-Budget as negotiations enter final stage

Nicola Willis has half as much time to write a mini-Budget as Grant Robertson had.

UN watchdog visits NZ, warning of war crimes in Gaza and calling for ceasefire

The UN Special Rapporteur spoke to MPs and diplomats in the Beehive Theatrette.

Three's a crowd: Why Luxon deserves some slack as coalition talks drag on

If Luxon gets the set-up wrong, he risks a Cabinet paralysed by disagreements and delays.

Audrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on notice

OPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).

'Significant milestone': New coalition Govt imminent as policy deal largely settled

One of the three party leaders suggested a final deal could be done in a day or so.

Simon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roads

OPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.

Coalition talks: It looks like the new Govt will make history, but can it hold itself together?

NZ has never had three large parties in Cabinet - how will it work?

Audrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with them

Opinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.

Steven Joyce: Coalition negotiators hanging tough - to a degree

OPINION: The three parties are executing a delicate tightrope walk.

Claire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial posts

And Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.

NZ the loser as fears of resurgent Donald Trump sinks US trade announcement

US political dysfunction has scuppered the announcement of a trade pact with NZ

Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher Luxon

Christopher Luxon has been busy this week forming the Government.

'We’re very close': Luxon reveals plan to meet with Peters, Seymour together in coming days

Peters says a 'few more hours' needed before coalition agreement finalised.

‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?

The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.

Watch: Winston accosted by stranger during media conference

NZ First leader's surprise encounter after two-and-a-half-hour meeting with National.

Political Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiations

OPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.

Kiwis back Israel-Hamas ceasefire

A new poll has shown an overwhelming majority of Kiwis want a ceasefire.