Audrey Young: The departing MPs I'll miss the most
OPINION: Also in today's wrap: Peters' petulance continues; closest races set for recount.
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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.
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.
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.
Kingmaker Peters back - how soon can Luxon thrash out a new government?
Final count reveals three parties also secured their best-ever election results.
Claire Trevett: Luxon's 'last resort' becomes reality - what next?
OPINION: Seymour and Peters are putting on a show of shelving campaign grievances.
Election 2023: How much longer do we have to wait?
Noises from negotiating parties suggest they may soon be able to form new government.
'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount
'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.
'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votes
The final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.
Seymour says he can work with Peters - here's their most venomous insults, ranked
Is it loathing, or is it love?
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Final election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes count
One veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.
What are special votes? All you need to know
The how, when and why of the special vote process.
Audrey Young: Christopher Luxon eats his words after Supie collapse
OPINION: Suddenly, National thinks the new Grocery Commissioner should be given a chance.
Will National and Act need NZ First? Special votes to be revealed
The political fortunes of half a dozen MPs will also be unveiled.
Audrey Young: What Act and NZ First would want in coalition negotiations
OPINION: Could Winston Peters demand to be Deputy Prime Minister?
'Frustrating': Some electorates only started counting special votes this week
Politicians want to balance ease of voting with measures to protect electoral integrity.
Christopher Luxon won't attend Pacific Islands Forum
Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee will go in his place.
'We need clarity': PM-elect Luxon says special vote counting needs to be quicker
In about 24 hours, New Zealand will learn the final vote count of the 2023 election.
Why so many Pacific nations voted against UN resolution to protect civilians in Gaza
A tiny number of countries voted against the resolution; many were Pacific Island states.
How much has the public service really grown in past year?
New data released as the new Government gets ready to cut.
Court lowers hurdle for customary title on foreshore and seabed
Critics say most of New Zealand's coastal area will end up in customary title.
'Perilous situation': Ahmed Zaoui's lawyer speaks of her fears for the NZ citizen
A podcast special interview with imprisoned Ahmed Zaoui's lawyer Deborah Manning.
What motivates the 'complex figure' of Winston Peters to keep making political comebacks?
Winston Peters is an experienced hand when it comes to negotiating.
New Zealand 'no longer on track' to meet climate goals - officials
They doubt the Government can hit its 2025 target; NZ risks becoming a climate pariah.
How will Luxon handle the cards he holds?
OPINION: Kenny Rogers is enjoying a post-election comeback in the Tai Tōkerau pubs.
Winston Peters suggests quick Government formation after special votes counted
The final and full election result is due to be released on Friday afternoon.
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.
Thomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon is about to find out everything is his fault
OPINION: Luxon will be challenged by things he cannot control.
'Not the image of stability': Why Luxon is keen to keep Peters out of the spotlight
Plus, a cryptic text from Winston Peters as speculation grows over coalition discussions.
Audrey Young: There's only one sensible pick for Deputy PM
OPINION: Christopher Luxon has been given ample reason this week to tread carefully.