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Claire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculation
OPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.
National will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predicts
More spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.
The new MPs in the class of 2023, and who will be gone with the turning of the red tide
Labour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.
Staffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MP
The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
The Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increases
An economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.
Editorial: Political parties on home straight will cast off subtle tactical ploys
OPINION: Anything is possible when all MMP parties have their country’s welfare at heart.
Audited version of Crown accounts sees size of deficit shrink
The Government's books were $9.4 billion in deficit over the past year.
Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening
OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?
Fines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fire
The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.
Winston Peters wants to see National's costings before joining Govt
Christopher Luxon says tax cuts are 'absolutely' affordable without a foreign buyers' tax.
Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment
The Greens will double the Best Start payment and make it for all children under 3.
Mike Williams: What makes anyone think Nats could run economy better than Labour?
OPINION: The economy is now nearly 8 per cent bigger than at the start of the pandemic.
On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist
National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.
Opinion: After a rough week, National needs to sharpen up
OPINION: National needs to up its game after a series of questionable calls.
Thomas Coughlan: National’s $14.6b tax plan - does it add up?
OPINION: Does the National plan deliver - and do the sums make sense?
Audrey Young: The best and worst-behaved MPs in the House this year
OPINION: Audrey Young picks Parliament's best speech, worst answer and closest contest.
Claire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bag
OPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.
Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.
Labour would need to double key welfare promise to account for inflation
Labour's lift to the abatement threshold does not account for inflation.
Bryce Edwards: How Labour's tax cut will do little but benefit the rich
OPINION: The average shopper is unlikely to see any real change in supermarket prices.
Alternative plan for water reform ready for October election
Water cycle: Taxpayers' Union hopes a new government will pick up its water reform plan.
Fiscal Hole Battle Royale! Peters v Seymour v Willis v Robertson
Winston Peters says there's a fiscal hole - he's mostly right.
Public service bosses called in as Govt accounts plunge
Finance Minister Grant Robertson's office denies the rumours.
David Parker thinks he still has a revenue responsibility, PM is less sure
Barbara Edmonds became the new Minister of Revenue in a reshuffle.
4000 secret interviews recorded with politicians - but you still can't listen to any of them
Since the 1980s, prime ministers and MPs have recorded a diary - why they're still secret.
China sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan
22 of the warplanes crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait.
Nato: NZ now needs to consider what our partnership with the alliance really means
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had a front-row seat for debates over Ukraine's membership.
PM confirms he killed wealth tax, capital gains tax in Budget
Budget documents reveal the Government was working on big tax changes.
'Concerning' trends emerging as KiwiSaver gender gap widens
A number of challenges face women as they save less than men on average.
NZ, EU see 'eye-to-eye' on China perspective, says ambassador
New Zealand and the European Union can help each other de-risk.
Secret cybersecurity shake-up: Little confirms, defends plan after protest letter
Cert NZ will be mashed into the GCSB.
Editorial: World at a critical juncture
OPINION: Our editorial on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' next mission.
Three Waters: New mechanism for local control in reforms deemed diluted
There are more tweaks to the Government's water reforms in the new bill.