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The baubles of office: What's the salary for the new PM and Cabinet ministers?
Winston Peters pockets over $500,000 for his 18 months as Deputy PM.
Audrey Young: Double trouble? Luxon had no choice but to split Deputy PM role
OPINION: Luxon has made a bold decision to have Peters and Seymour take turns.
The law changes looming from new Govt; Peters, Seymour to split Deputy PM
Unorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.
Who's in the new Cabinet? The full list of ministers
The eagerly awaited line-up of ministers has been revealed.
Seymour: We got a good deal, suggests Act trumps NZ First for ministerial roles
A coalition deal will be signed today and a Government sworn in next week.
'Excessively high': Te Whatu Ora's $100m consultant bill - and the firm that got $44m
Staff feel 'they are being second-guessed and overruled,' former chairman says.
Chaos and abuse in Auckland Council’s Downtown Car Park debate
Mayor Wayne Brown locks horns with opponents over the future of a prime waterfront asset.
Editorial: The threatened Pacific Peoples Ministry needs to survive, and thrive
OPINION: Christopher Luxon needs to bring more diversity into his Cabinet.
'I’m really proud’ - Luxon speaks as coalition negotiations end
Deals all but done, the Herald understands.
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Double deputy: Could Peters and Seymour job-share?
Winston Peters returns to Wellington as coalition deal looks imminent.
New Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisis
As negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.
'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in Wellington
The contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.
MPs returning to Wellington as National, NZ First, Act close in on deal
All three parties are aiming to have a deal signed by the week's end.
Clock ticking for Nicola Willis to deliver mini-Budget as negotiations enter final stage
Nicola Willis has half as much time to write a mini-Budget as Grant Robertson had.
UN watchdog visits NZ, warning of war crimes in Gaza and calling for ceasefire
The UN Special Rapporteur spoke to MPs and diplomats in the Beehive Theatrette.
Three's a crowd: Why Luxon deserves some slack as coalition talks drag on
If Luxon gets the set-up wrong, he risks a Cabinet paralysed by disagreements and delays.
Audrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on notice
OPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).
Coalition 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?
'Significant milestone': New coalition Govt imminent as policy deal largely settled
One of the three party leaders suggested a final deal could be done in a day or so.
Simon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roads
OPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.
Audrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with them
Opinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.
'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.
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'No end in sight': Hipkins hits out at time taken by Luxon to seal coalition deal
There is little indication of how far talks have progressed.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in Gaza
His surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.
Mahuta says she could've had more support from key Labour ministers
She said she carried the weight of the Three Waters reform alone.
Luxon promises negotiations are in ‘last stages’ but hurdles still remain
Another meeting between the three leaders could be imminent.
Opinion: Winston Peters shows who will be boss in the next Govt
Let’s face it, Peters has humiliated Luxon and Seymour over the past week and a half.
Beehive Diaries: Coalition incidents - hugs, shaving cuts and dog drool
The coalition talks have resulted in a fair share of incidents.
Watch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag on
Winston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.
Steven Joyce: Coalition negotiators hanging tough - to a degree
OPINION: The three parties are executing a delicate tightrope walk.
NZ the loser as fears of resurgent Donald Trump sinks US trade announcement
US political dysfunction has scuppered the announcement of a trade pact with NZ
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Christopher Luxon
Christopher Luxon has been busy this week forming the Government.
Claire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial posts
And Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.