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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.

What gets axed under the National-led Government?

Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.

Simon Wilson: Welcome to Auckland - it’s not what you may have thought

OPINION: The election has thrown some new realities of Auckland into sharp relief.

Luxon v Seymour: Will National's tax cuts make it through negotiations?

National will need to appease both Act and NZ First.

Election 2023 over, so what next?

We should know the state of the Government within three weeks.

Lack of Pasifika MPs in new government a concern for the community

Pacific leaders fear they will have little or no voice in the new National-led Government.

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.

Election 2023: Greens expect to do ‘good work’ in opposition on climate, public housing

The Greens will keep on fighting for people and the planet, new MP says.

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.

Covid lockdowns or policy bonfires? What caused Labour's vote to plummet

It was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.

'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to Labour

Final election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.

Ex-TVNZ reporter, climate protester and rugby boss: The new MPs on track to enter Parliament

Former mayors, farmers among the diverse new faces on track to enter Parliament.

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.

NZ has elected a National Government - what happens next?

What do the next few days look like?

CEO to PM: What kind of PM will Chris Luxon be?

Christopher Luxon has gone from first-term MP to PM - how will he operate?

Liam Dann: Luxon's first job is to revive confidence

OPINION: Christopher Luxon will need all his management training and experience.