PoliticsEx-NZ First MP joins lobbying firm ahead of new government formingAnother new hire was a former media advisor for the possible future Police Minister.08 Nov 03:41 AM
KahuMāori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes placeWillie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.07 Nov 07:45 PM
PoliticsLabour’s new deputy leader won’t ‘cast shade’ on incoming government at Pacific Islands ForumCarmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee leave for Rarotonga this morning.07 Nov 05:37 PM
PoliticsWealth, capital gains tax back on Labour's policy table“We need to take stock, we need to refresh. We start again with a blank page.”07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Strains of self-delusion': NZ's foreign policy dilemmaA gathering of high-profile ex-diplomats agonisedover what it means to be independent.07 Nov 07:00 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters confident Govt can be formed but could still walk away - reportThere's still a chance the three parties won't reach an agreement, according to Peters.07 Nov 06:24 AM
Politics'Extremist fringes': Swarbrick apologises after using slogan at Palestine rallyAcademics say other language would be more appropriate for the Green MP to use.07 Nov 06:00 AM
PoliticsSenior NZ First MP Shane Jones slams National’s foreign buyers’ taxA senior NZ First MP said opposing the tax was in the party's DNA.07 Nov 04:41 AM
PoliticsThe multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plansA big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.07 Nov 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPM-elect Christopher Luxon's choice of Premier House or staying put and claiming allowanceLuxon owns his Wellington apartment but does Premier House beckon?07 Nov 02:52 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins stays on as Labour leader, Kelvin Davis steps down as deputyThe Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.07 Nov 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the mostOPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.06 Nov 11:40 PM
PoliticsThe gift every MP gets, but none declareWhat perks does Air New Zealand offer MPs?06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2023: Several MPs supporting Chris Hipkins ahead of Labour leadership voteThe Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meetingTo date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon should rethink his cone of silence approach to negotiationsThere should at least be a show of transparency when it comes to coalition talks.06 Nov 06:16 AM
PoliticsNZ First's Winston Peters arrives in Wellington ahead of coalition talksThe party leader arrived in the capital shortly after midday.05 Nov 09:55 PM
Politics'Sideshow': Peters confirms Seymour meeting will go aheadSeymour says their frosty relationship 'hasn't changed', but they can work together.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiwi social media guru talks working with Luxon, Boris, and facing 'dark arts' backlashAdapting to the digital age is one reason Topham Guerin has succeeded around the world.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsKingmaker Peters back - how soon can Luxon thrash out a new government?Final count reveals three parties also secured their best-ever election results.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's 'last resort' becomes reality - what next?OPINION: Seymour and Peters are putting on a show of shelving campaign grievances.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsElection 2023: How much longer do we have to wait?Noises from negotiating parties suggest they may soon be able to form new government.03 Nov 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.03 Nov 04:55 AM
Politics'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votesThe final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.03 Nov 04:33 AM
PoliticsSeymour says he can work with Peters - here's their most venomous insults, rankedIs it loathing, or is it love?03 Nov 02:31 AM
LivePoliticsFinal election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes countOne veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.02 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhat are special votes? All you need to knowThe how, when and why of the special vote process.02 Nov 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapseOPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
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