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NZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank says

Economists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.

Israel-Hamas war: New Zealand Government providing $5m towards humanitarian aid

The money will address urgent humanitarian needs in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.

Election 2023: Bill English’s advice to Christopher Luxon ‘It’s not a business, okay’

The former National leader had some advice for Christopher Luxon.

'Still got a bit of fight left in me': Chris Hipkins to remain leader after election drubbing

Labour's caucus is meeting and it is expected Hipkins will discuss his position.

Audrey Young: Key's coalition brainwave is likely to irritate Peters

OPINION: It wasn't Christopher Luxon who came up with the Winston-for-Speaker idea.

Victorious Luxon wants to do things 'differently' but is doing things the same

The National leader is negotiating the same way former leaders did.

'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property dispute

The tenant, a Foreign Affairs staffer, had concerns about the Saudis being in his home.

Hipkins to discuss his future with Labour; National, NZ First discussions continue

Labour MPs meet today to farewell departing colleagues and discuss Hipkins' future.

1.2 million cubic metres to go: Plea for funding to remove cyclone silt in Hawke's Bay

More than half of the silt dumped by the cyclone is still sitting, waiting to be cleared.

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.

Jarrod Gilbert: We need a total rethink of how we tackle crime post-election

OPINION: Nothing I heard during the election filled me with confidence.

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.

‘Jacinda was ready to sell her grandmother': What drives Winston Peters’ coalition negotiations

Inside NZ First coalition talks and lessons insiders say Christopher Luxon needs to learn.

The road ahead: What Northland's leaders want to see from our new MPs

The preliminary results are out, and Northland's leaders have reacted.

Matt Heath: A great election result? A Chinese proverb says 'maybe yes, maybe no'

Matt Heath on the Rugby World Cup and the election.

Editorial: Why a cohesive coalition is high on incoming PM’s list

OPINION: The divisions that must now be healed lie deeper than party disagreements.

Election 2023: Eight Pasifika voices likely in new Parliament

Majority of Pasifika representatives are in Labour; one's in National and two are Greens.

Simon Wilson: The Labour collapse - fit for the war but not for the peace

OPINION: Labour won the pandemic war, but did not know how to win the peace that followed.