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Opinion: 10 pressing issues for new Technology Minister Judith Collins
Tech has never loomed so large in our lives - or been the subject of so little policy.
Latest from Election 2023
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
What the coalition deal means for the economy
An overview of the policies that affect your back pocket.
Explained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principles
Act's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.
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.
Coalition details at a glance: What you need to know
What policies have hit the cutting room floor?
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.
Editorial: The threatened Pacific Peoples Ministry needs to survive, and thrive
OPINION: Christopher Luxon needs to bring more diversity into his Cabinet.
Focus: David Seymour comments on coalition deal
"I'm really happy that a deal has come together" David Seymour comments on coalition deal. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Coalition announcement imminent
Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon has confirmed a coalition deal has been agreed on with Act and NZ First. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis gives coalition update
National MP Nicola Willis gives media an update on when the public can expect coalition plans to be shared. Video / Michael Neilson
Focus: Winston Peters talks to media
Winston Peters talks to the media in Wellington. Video / Michael Neilson
Winston Peters stays silent upon return to Wellington
NZ First leader Winston Peters refuses to answer media's questions upon his return to Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Peters makes his way to Wellington from Auckland
Peters reaches Auckland Airport before making his way to Wellington. Video / Michael Neilson
New Zealand's political stability lowest since financial crisis
As negotiations drag, an economic consultancy says NZ now most unstable since 2010.
Editorial: What Luxon can do if he can’t make the wheels of governing turn faster
OPINION: Why certainty would be more useful than a long 100-day plan.
'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in Wellington
The contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.
David Seymour arrives in Wellington
Act leader David Seymour arrives in Wellington as coalition talks wrap up. Video / Adam Pearse
Shane Jones addresses deputy prime minister arguments
NZ First MP Shane Jones arrives in Wellington and addresses questions around whether arguments over who gets the deputy prime minister role are to blame for coalition hold-ups. Video / Adam Pearse
Luxon hits back at Seymour's public deputy PM pitch
Seymour says having the second-largest party with the second-biggest role makes sense.
Audrey Young: Seymour's swipe puts National on notice
OPINION: Also in today's politics wrap - Cameron Brewer cleans up his mess (mostly).
New National MP celebrated victory for ‘stale, pale males’
Cameron Brewer has apologised for 'a poor attempt at humour'.
Te Pāti Māori says handbrake is already going on Māori spending
Party president John Tamihere believes Māori funding faces big cuts by the new Government.
Coalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreed
The National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.
Audrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with them
Opinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.
Rodney Wayne fires up migration debate after hair salon troubles
The businessman says shambolic migration and makeshift salons have caused serious damage.
'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.