New Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisis
As negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.
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Editorial: What Luxon can do if he can’t make the wheels of governing turn faster
OPINION: Why certainty would be more useful than a long 100-day plan.
'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in Wellington
The contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.
Captured Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens 'still alive, healthy', West Papua freedom fighters say
The New Zealand pilot was taken hostage by TPNPB fighters in February this year.
Coalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreed
The National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.
Audrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with them
Opinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.
'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another week
The caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.
Winston Peters returns to site of negotiations as Seymour defends deal delay
The milestone meeting has happened, but talks could still carry on for days.
Peters departs milestone meeting; Seymour calls it short but 'wonderful'
The milestone meeting has happened, but talks could still carry on for days.
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.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Pasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new Government
Act has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
Audrey Young: What Act and NZ First would want in coalition negotiations
OPINION: Could Winston Peters demand to be Deputy Prime Minister?
Winston Peters suggests quick Government formation after special votes counted
The final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.
Beehive Diaries: How close did Luxon get to going to Paris?
With coalition negotiations still ongoing, the PM-elect had to make a tough decision.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Act questions National's tax commitment as negotiations drag on
Negotiations are progressing - what do the parties want?
Post-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushed
Bottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington
The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.
'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.
Interactive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmaker
The official election result will be declared on November 3.
Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again
OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.
Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs
Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.
Explainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?
The final election result will be declared on November 3.
Victorious Luxon wants to do things 'differently' but is doing things the same
The National leader is negotiating the same way former leaders did.
Election 2023 over, so what next?
We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.
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NZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiry
NZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.
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.