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Q&A: Coalition negotiations - what’s happening behind the scenes to form new govt?
Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan answers your questions.
Meet the chiefs of staff pulling strings for Luxon, Peters and Seymour in coalition talks
A look at the backroom operators behinds the coalition talks.
Hipkins told off for mishandling official request for Ardern's texts with Meghan and Harry
The Ombudsman has given the outgoing PM a gentle telling-off.
Kirsten Patterson: Climate governance hots up
Climate dinosaurs are almost extinct and directors’ focus is turning to good governance.
Applications for recounts in three electorates formally lodged
There were three electorates split by less than 30 votes following the special vote count.
Act and NZ First make first contact in coalition talks
National's Chris Bishop, NZ First's Shane Jones seen in Wellington hotel as talks go on.
Ex-NZ First MP joins lobbying firm ahead of new government forming
Another new hire was a former media advisor for the possible future Police Minister.
Māori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes place
Willie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.
Labour’s new deputy leader won’t ‘cast shade’ on incoming government at Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee leave for Rarotonga this morning.
Wealth, capital gains tax back on Labour's policy table
“We need to take stock, we need to refresh. We start again with a blank page.”
'Strains of self-delusion': NZ's foreign policy dilemma
A gathering of high-profile ex-diplomats agonisedover what it means to be independent.
Winston Peters confident Govt can be formed but could still walk away - report
There's still a chance the three parties won't reach an agreement, according to Peters.
'Extremist fringes': Swarbrick apologises after using slogan at Palestine rally
Academics say other language would be more appropriate for the Green MP to use.
Senior NZ First MP Shane Jones slams National’s foreign buyers’ tax
A senior NZ First MP said opposing the tax was in the party's DNA.
The multimillion-dollar health problem that could hurt the new Government’s plans
A big pay parity problem will be a fiscal challenge for the incoming government.
PM-elect Christopher Luxon's choice of Premier House or staying put and claiming allowance
Luxon owns his Wellington apartment but does Premier House beckon?
Chris Hipkins stays on as Labour leader, Kelvin Davis steps down as deputy
The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.
Audrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the most
OPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.
Consultancy firm Senate’s ‘wildly inappropriate’ contracts at government watchdog
The ComCom had 16 of its own communications staff with a salary budget of $1.7 million.
National and Act approaching deal ahead of NZ First caucus meeting
To date, the leaders of Act and NZ First haven't spoken.
Election 2023: Several MPs supporting Chris Hipkins ahead of Labour leadership vote
The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.
Claire Trevett: Luxon should rethink his cone of silence approach to negotiations
There should at least be a show of transparency when it comes to coalition talks.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
NZ First's Winston Peters arrives in Wellington ahead of coalition talks
The party leader arrived in the capital shortly after midday.
'Sideshow': Peters confirms Seymour meeting will go ahead
Seymour says their frosty relationship 'hasn't changed', but they can work together.
'I'm a people person' - Peters vows face-to-face with Seymour
The NZ First leader spoke today at his party's Port Waikato byelection campaign launch.
Pasifika community in for 'rough ride' under new Government
Act has said it wants to get rid of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
Election kingmaker Peters to launch Port Waikato byelection campaign
The byelection was sparked by the sudden death of Act Party candidate Neil Christensen.
Kiwi social media guru talks working with Luxon, Boris, and facing 'dark arts' backlash
Adapting to the digital age is one reason Topham Guerin has succeeded around the world.
Shane Te Pou: The economic opportunity Labour should seize
OPINION: The party must clearly articulate a new, positive vision for the economy.
Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission
OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.
Kingmaker Peters back - how soon can Luxon thrash out a new government?
Final count reveals three parties also secured their best-ever election results.