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National got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.
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The challenge remains: How to walk the fiscal tightrope while delivering tax cuts.
Explained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principles
Act's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is not the way Luxon imagined his debut coalition talks would go
Yesterday was day 35 since the election. These talks are now the second longest since MMP.
Opinion: Winston Peters shows who will be boss in the next Govt
Let’s face it, Peters has humiliated Luxon and Seymour over the past week and a half.
Beehive Diaries: Coalition incidents - hugs, shaving cuts and dog drool
The coalition talks have resulted in a fair share of incidents.
Watch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag on
Winston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.
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.
‘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.
Political Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiations
OPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.
'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealed
Commissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.
The Labour Minister who lost by 4 votes and the seat with ‘bigger than Jacinda’ margin
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has already indicated the party will be seeking a recount.
'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votes
The final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.
Mt Albert knife-edge: Nat's Melissa Lee supports recount after Labour's 20-vote win
Melissa Lee acknowledged the result was “extremely close”.
Tauranga commissioners appointment prompts apology from 'misleading' Govt dept
Internal Affairs said it didn't hold the information requested. The Ombudsman said it did.
Who spent most on online ads this election?
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'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in Wellington
Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.
Which electorate gave Liz Gunn's NZ Loyal party the most votes?
The electorate where it got the largest preliminary support got just under 1200 votes.
Final results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from here
The Herald answers your questions on what happens now.
Green Party on track for strong result, ahead in Wellington and Auckland central electorates
In one of the biggest election upsets, Tamatha Paul is well ahead in Wellington Central.
Comment: Luxon was better than anyone anticipated
OPINION: Whatever the final count, Christopher Luxon has had a remarkable result.
Why Luxon could lead NZ’s first genuine change government in a generation
OPINION: Never before have New Zealanders so decisively demanded a radical new direction.
All you need to know for election day
Haven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
'Lazy mongrels': Taika and Jason divide fans with controversial post
The stars attracted praise and anger for posting about the upcoming Voice referendum.
Editorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for you
OPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.
How Australia could sway the NZ election
A new campaign aims to get ex-pat Kiwis to vote in the upcoming election.
Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.
Police preparing for second Posie Parker protest
Police speaking with Parker's representatives on safety plans after chaos of first rally.
The people who won't be able to vote this election - and whether that needs to change
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