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The final election result will be declared on November 3.
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The National leader is negotiating the same way former leaders did.
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OPINION: Labour's election loss has been decried as a 'bloodbath'. So what went wrong?
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Hipkins to discuss his future with Labour; National, NZ First discussions continue
Labour MPs meet today to farewell departing colleagues and discuss Hipkins' future.
Coalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissions
Pre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.
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.
Business as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe looms
National's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.
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.
Opinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike Hosking
Tamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.
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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.
Business confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economy
Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.
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's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslide
National MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.
'There's a bit of volatility': High-ranking Nats meet at Luxon's Remuera home
A long strategy meeting with Nicola Willis and other MPs took place.
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.
Wairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come in
The incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.
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.
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.
New Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result
'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'
Liam Dann: Luxon's first job is to revive confidence
OPINION: Christopher Luxon will need all his management training and experience.
National MP did not declare shareholding in wake of Michael Wood scandal
Andrew Bayly owned shares in a firm that contracts to the Government.
Former Māngere MP Aupito William Sio leaves behind 'massive' shoes to fill
Two strong Pasifika women are among the candidates running in the Māngere electorate.
National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies compared
Where do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.
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.
Claire Trevett: Polls should be giving National the night terrors
OPINION: Has National torpedoed itself by trying to scuttle Winston Peters' waka?
Staffing increase at police HQ 'unacceptable' - Nats MP
The Police Minister says a boost in HQ staff includes police working on organised crime.
National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates
Act wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom
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.
Richard Prebble: After the election - another election
OPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.
Byelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?
A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.
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Live: Luxon accuses Labour, union 'mates' of disinformation campaign
Port Waikato is a safe National seat, held by MP Andrew Bayly.
Poll sees Rawiri Waititi victorious in Waiariki electorate
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader has 50 per cent of the votes in a new poll.
Labour lays down Budget challenge to National
Labour has produced its own version of National's fiscal plan.