PoliticsThe law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PMUnorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.24 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandWho's in the new Cabinet? The full list of ministersThe eagerly awaited line-up of ministers has been revealed.23 Nov 11:12 PM
PoliticsSeymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial rolesA coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.23 Nov 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The threatened Pacific Peoples Ministry needs to survive, and thriveOPINION: Christopher Luxon needs to bring more diversity into his Cabinet.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChaos and abuse in Auckland Council’s Downtown Car Park debateMayor Wayne Brown locks horns with opponents over the future of a prime waterfront asset.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Excessively high': Te Whatu Ora's $100m consultant bill - and the firm that got $44mStaff feel 'they are being second-guessed and overruled,' former chairman says.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'I’m really proud’ - Luxon speaks as coalition negotiations endDeals all but done, the Herald understands.23 Nov 04:10 AM
LivePoliticsDouble deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.23 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisisAs negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in WellingtonThe contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.22 Nov 09:35 AM
PoliticsMPs returning to Wellington as National, NZ First, Act close in on dealAll three parties are aiming to have a deal signed by the week's end.21 Nov 10:41 PM
PoliticsClock ticking for Nicola Willis to deliver mini-Budget as negotiations enter final stageNicola Willis has half as much time to write a mini-Budget as Grant Robertson had.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsUN watchdog visits NZ, warning of war crimes in Gaza and calling for ceasefireThe UN Special Rapporteur spoke to MPs and diplomats in the Beehive Theatrette.21 Nov 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThree's a crowd: Why Luxon deserves some slack as coalition talks drag onIf Luxon gets the set-up wrong, he risks a Cabinet paralysed by disagreements and delays.21 Nov 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on noticeOPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).20 Nov 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roadsOPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.20 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'Significant milestone': New coalition Govt imminent as policy deal largely settledOne of the three party leaders suggested a final deal could be done in a day or so.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition talks: It looks like the new Govt will make history, but can it hold itself together?NZ has never had three large parties in Cabinet - how will it work?20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
Politics'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another weekThe caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.19 Nov 04:00 PM
LivePolitics'No end in sight': Hipkins hits out at time taken by Luxon to seal coalition dealThere is little indication of how far talks have progressed.19 Nov 06:55 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in GazaHis surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.19 Nov 02:23 AM
PoliticsMahuta says she could've had more support from key Labour ministersShe said she carried the weight of the Three Waters reform alone.18 Nov 09:24 PM
PoliticsLuxon promises negotiations are in ‘last stages’ but hurdles still remainAnother meeting between the three leaders could be imminent.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Coalition incidents - hugs, shaving cuts and dog droolThe coalition talks have resulted in a fair share of incidents.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Winston Peters shows who will be boss in the next GovtLet’s face it, Peters has humiliated Luxon and Seymour over the past week and a half.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag onWinston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.18 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Coalition negotiators hanging tough - to a degreeOPINION: The three parties are executing a delicate tightrope walk.17 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial postsAnd Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ the loser as fears of resurgent Donald Trump sinks US trade announcementUS political dysfunction has scuppered the announcement of a trade pact with NZ17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher LuxonChristopher Luxon has been busy this week forming the Government.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'We’re very close': Luxon reveals plan to meet with Peters, Seymour together in coming daysPeters says a 'few more hours' needed before coalition agreement finalised.17 Nov 05:19 AM
Politics‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.17 Nov 02:30 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston accosted by stranger during media conferenceNZ First leader's surprise encounter after two-and-a-half-hour meeting with National.17 Nov 02:29 AM
