Everything that photo tells us about Winston, Chris and David's talks on forming a government
An in-depth analysis of the photographic evidence from the first meeting.
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Peters departs milestone meeting; Seymour calls it short but 'wonderful'
The milestone meeting has happened, but talks could still carry on for days.
Luxon and Seymour touch back down in Auckland after Peters' no-show in Wellington
It is understood that a meeting with all three parties is set for Wednesday morning.
Audrey Young: To veto or not to veto - that is NZ First's question
OPINION: While Shane Jones talks tough, Winston Peters chooses his words carefully.
Shane Jones signals Waitangi 'reset' as NZ First warms up to Act's Treaty ideas
NZ First has made supportive remarks about Act's approach to Māori.
National, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - Seymour
However, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.
'People say I’m not a proper Māori': Seymour on his whakapapa and the Treaty
The Act Party leader talks about his whakapapa and Te Tiriti.
Editorial: Caretaker Government to continue awaiting coalition agreement
OPINION: These negotiations will be the second-lengthiest in the history of MMP.
'Jagged edges' of tax policy a sticking point: Shane Jones
Luxon refused to say if National would deliver the tax package it campaigned on.
Kate Wilson Butler: Climate change - an undeniable imperative for the Government
OPINION: A Blue/Yellow/Black coalition — where will the cards fall on climate change.
'Aligned on big goals': Luxon says coalition talks ongoing, but attending Apec looks unlikely
Christopher Luxon's Apec deadline draws closer with only days left.
Jarrod Gilbert: How banning patches could unintentionally help gangs commit crime
OPINION: National's plan to tackle gangs is remarkably simple. But there are fishhooks.
Questions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet advice
The tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.
Craig Renney: Three-way talks pulling the Nats' tax plan to pieces
OPINION: The incoming Finance Minister might well be wishing they could turn back time.
Shane Te Pou: We're going to have to fight for better pay
OPINION: This economic strategy failed before, and it will fail again.
Pseudoephedrine question reflects failure of meth policy - expert
"We have taken the eye off methamphetamine."
Act, National to meet as negotiations shift to Auckland
Party leaders to continue talks over weekend before likely return to Wellington next week.
Chris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddity
Two other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.
Audrey Young: National's tax plan is a done deal - or it should be
OPINION: Act and NZ First don't have the heft to torpedo National's centrepiece policy.
Peters and Seymour emerge from 'productive' second meeting
Three-way coalition handshake 80 per cent there, says Act leader.
Opinion: Although Act is notionally a Libertarian party, it has little respect for the Treaty
The dust has settled on election 2023 but the sands are still shifting.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon faces 3 risks as coalition of chaos looms
OPINION: And why Labour was right to stick with Chris Hipkins.
Winston Peters: Waitangi Tribunal involved in decision-making which is not democratic
The NZ First leader says he will not support Act's referendum call - but wants changes.
Shane Jones: No place for guilt-tripping in NZ First policy
Jones says it is anathema to how NZ First believes the country and Māori should develop.
Q&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?
Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.
We should be careful of accepting any political party which claims to support 'business'
OPINION: Rob Campbell looks at the business of government.
Mike Hosking: Luxon holds the coalition power, people forget that
OPINION: NZ First does not hold the balance of power in the previously understood sense.
Act and NZ First make first contact in coalition talks
National's Chris Bishop, NZ First's Shane Jones seen in Wellington hotel as talks go on.
Government coalition talks: The wins that make a three-way handshake
What big gains will Act and NZ First be seeking to score in negotiations with National?
Verbal clash erupts during politics podcast
Political panel gets rough and ready over Treaty and Chlöe.
Māori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes place
Willie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.
Former PM Jim Bolger on Act’s Treaty referendum plan - ‘It won’t and shouldn’t happen’
Bolger says Act's Treaty call has zero chance.
Bid to halt proposed building tax hike
Accountant rings alarm bells over National's proposal to end depreciation deductibility.
Audrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the most
OPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.