Kingmaker Peters back - how soon can Luxon thrash out a new government?
Final count reveals three parties also secured their best-ever election results.
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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.
Luxon and Seymour not commenting on Winston Peters tweets
The next Prime Minister is not commenting on the actions of his possible deputy.
Incoming Government given ratings warning not to let surplus slip
The next Government has been warned to deliver a surplus as promised.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Mike Hosking: Special votes won’t change a thing
OPINION: We saw a mass rejection of the Labour Party a few weeks back.
Act questions National's tax commitment as negotiations drag on
Negotiations are progressing - what do the parties want?
'No military solution': NZ calls for humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza
Statement to the UN also demands international law be followed by both sides.
Luxon says special vote count takes too long; negotiations 'progressing'
Luxon is hammering out possible coalition arrangements with NZ First and Act.
'Progressing well': Christopher Luxon on coalition talks with Act and NZ First
The prime minister-designate has visited a sugar factory.