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Coalition talks have cost National dearly.
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The businessman says shambolic migration and makeshift salons have caused serious damage.
'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.
Recount results in: Tāmaki Makaurau, Mt Albert winners declared
Te Pāti Māori wins Tāmaki Makaurau to confirm a record six MPs in Parliament.
Questions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet advice
The tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.
Chris Hipkins to be sworn in as PM again in constitutional oddity
Two other vote recounts - both in Auckland - are due to begin on Monday.
Poor poll, leaks and bullying allegation extend the pain for Labour
The party has been kicked out of government and continues to feel the aftershocks.
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.
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.
Māori will 'go to war' if Treaty referendum takes place
Willie Jackson has hit out over a proposed referendum which would reinterpret the Treaty.
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.
Chris Hipkins stays on as Labour leader, Kelvin Davis steps down as deputy
The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.
New Te Tai Tokerau MP outlines her top priorities for the next three years.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi is honoured that people have put faith in her.
Election 2023: Several MPs supporting Chris Hipkins ahead of Labour leadership vote
The Labour leader will almost certainly survive a leadership vote today.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Incoming Govt looks unlikely to have any Pasifika MPs
National's Angee Nicholas was set to be the sole Pacific MP in Government.
Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.
'Move as quickly as we can': Luxon says coalition negotiations moving forward
The final count of election votes will be revealed on Friday.
'My boxes are packed': Caretaker PM Chris Hipkins exiting stage left
Hipkins speaks of a 'frustrating' transition process.
'Done the country proud': Government congratulations All Blacks on World Cup performance
Minister Grant Robertson had been representing the Government at the final in Paris.
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.
Peters' bizarre post claims Ardern never told him of terrorist's email
Commenters point out PM's office confirmed day after the attack it had received the email.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Government's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questioned
Officials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.
Rob Rattenbury: Every politician has their day
OPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.
The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet
National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.
How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets
Be prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.
Political football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?
With so much focus on the All Blacks, what about the best of NZ's politicians?
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
'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.
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The official election result will be declared on November 3.