PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's dream start goes up in smokeOPINION: The new PM has been shown how easy it is to lose control of the narrative.28 Nov 12:02 AM
New Zealand'I'm proud of what we did': Willie Jackson defends journalism fundWinston Peters accused state-funded media organisations of a lack of independence.27 Nov 08:24 PM
Politics'Everyone can get ahead': New Govt's first Cabinet meeting todayIt comes after the new coalition Government was sworn in on Monday.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmokefree legislation would have driven black market - LuxonThe new Government is committed to reducing tobacco use, says Christopher Luxon.26 Nov 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Old school': Education mandates met with 'reluctance' by schoolsSchools will be required to teach an hour of reading, writing and maths every day.26 Nov 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is new Govt a three-headed hybrid?Opinion: Deputy PM situation 'looks like the dubious Wisdom of Solomon'.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'How can you have a waka on the road?': Peters slams te reo Māori namesThe incoming Deputy PM wants primary government department titles to be in English.24 Nov 06:39 AM
PoliticsThe biggest concessions Luxon made to get three-party coalition over the lineA $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.24 Nov 04:53 AM
PoliticsThe baubles of office: What's the salary for the new PM and Cabinet ministers?Winston Peters pockets over $500,000 for his 18 months as Deputy PM.24 Nov 01:03 AM
PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandCoalition details at a glance: What you need to knowWhat policies have hit the cutting room floor?23 Nov 11:15 PM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: It’s off to the sandpit for a bit of negotiatingOPINION: Once upon a time, there were three people who needed to form a government.23 Nov 12:35 AM
LivePoliticsDouble deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.23 Nov 12:00 AM
Politics'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in WellingtonThe contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.22 Nov 09:35 AM
New ZealandLuxon hits back at Seymour's public deputy PM pitchSeymour says having the second-largest party with the second-biggest role makes sense.21 Nov 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Winston Peters shows who will be boss in the next GovtLet’s face it, Peters has humiliated Luxon and Seymour over the past week and a half.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag onWinston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.18 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston accosted by stranger during media conferenceNZ First leader's surprise encounter after two-and-a-half-hour meeting with National.17 Nov 02:29 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiationsOPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.17 Nov 12:52 AM
PoliticsNational, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - SeymourHowever, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.13 Nov 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Enemies to frenemies - are Act and NZ First double-trouble for Nats?OPINION: It's a beautiful thing to behold, the blossoming Peters-Seymour relationship.10 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuWinston Peters: Waitangi Tribunal involved in decision-making which is not democraticThe NZ First leader says he will not support Act's referendum call - but wants changes.08 Nov 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Luxon holds the coalition power, people forget thatOPINION: NZ First does not hold the balance of power in the previously understood sense.08 Nov 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandNational and Act getting close to draft agreement, says SeymourThe groundwork’s been laid for a deal between National, Act and New Zealand First.06 Nov 03:07 AM
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
New Zealand'I'm a people person' - Peters vows face-to-face with SeymourThe NZ First leader spoke today at his party's Port Waikato byelection campaign launch.05 Nov 04:24 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
OpinionNational and Act likely to need NZ First for the winOPINION: On Friday at 2pm, Kiwis will find out the final results of the October election.31 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandPeters doubles down on bizarre claims with new social media postThis is Peters' third post to social media in a series of astonishing claims.26 Oct 06:27 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters should 'seriously look at himself': Islamic spokesperson'The facts were all laid out in black and white four years ago.'26 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters responds to criticism over mosque attack tweetNZ First leader's tweets over the 2019 mosque attacks were labelled 'political posturing'.25 Oct 10:05 PM
