Newshub Nation: Panelists react to new coalition agreement between National, ACT, NZ First | Newshub
Jason Walls, Mihirangi Forbes and Dita De Boni were on Newshub Nation's panel
Jason Walls, Mihirangi Forbes and Dita De Boni were on Newshub Nation's panel Keep Reading
Among the policies announced there were a few surprises, including good news for renters who have "a very good boy". Keep Reading
“And there’ll be no shortage of ‘events’ to test Luxon’s political skills. David Seymour wants a referendum on the Treaty. Winston wants a R... Keep Reading
The barebones of the policies released in the coalition agreements confirm much of the three parties' pre-election manifestos. Keep Reading
It's hard not to get a sense that this is Act and New Zealand First's government, and National is just running it. Keep Reading
Compromises have to be made when forming a three-party coalition government – so which election promises survived the negotiations? Keep Reading
The incoming government is taking aim at te reo Māori in the public sector, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Keep Reading
National has had to scrap one of its major welfare policies in order to fund its tax package after NZ First forced it to back down over allowing foreign... Keep Reading
It includes a wonder drug for colds. Keep Reading
It took 40 days and 40 nights - but at long last, the country knows what its new government will look like. New Zealand's first-ever three-way coalition: National, ACT and New Zealand First finally signing on the dotted line in the ultimate Black Friday deal. In this week's Focus on Politics, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch examines the coalition deals and the personalities behind them. Keep Reading
Agreements published, ministers chosen - the new government is ready to roll. Keep Reading
Outgoing prime minister Chris Hipkins said the new government's policies will "take New Zealand backwards". Keep Reading
Read the deals in full here after each of the two minor parties made their own agreement with National. Keep Reading
The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi will come under review by the new government. Keep Reading
The country’s first formal three-party coalition will test Christopher Luxon’s promise of ‘strong and stable’ government – and the minor parties’ patience if things don’t go their way. Keep Reading
National's foreign buyers tax will not go ahead, NZ First has secured a $1.2 billion regional infrastructure fund, and the new government will support a Treaty Principles bill to Select Committee. Keep Reading
Who becomes a Minister in the new National-Act-NZ First Government has been revealed , including in vital Cabinet portfolios like Foreign Affairs, Finance,... Keep Reading
Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has also revealed his 2IC. Keep Reading
Here's the full list. Keep Reading
The outgoing deputy PM disagreed with incoming PM Christopher Luxon's comments that the number two spot in government is "largely a ceremonial role". Keep Reading
Coalition talks show the combination of David Seymour and Winston Peters has been more effective at using their influence than Luxon may have expected Keep Reading
New Zealand’s rules to regulate money in politics can now officially be declared broken. Although, in theory, political parties are required to publicly declare any large donations, we now know that in practice they sometimes don’t, and the enforcement and legal consequences can be extremely weak. Keep Reading
A new poll shows growing public frustration as talks to form the government continue. Keep Reading
On the home stretch of government negotiations Christopher Luxon’s two coalition partners are making use of every bit of leverage they have left Keep Reading
It's looking likely the next government will be announced soon - so what happens then? Keep Reading
Having successfully defied not just the Māori Party but the wishes of the Māori King for two elections, Nanaia Mahuta’s fortune ran out in October. After 27 years in politics, she unpacks ‘toxic criticism’ and the strength needed to be a Māori woman in Parliament. Keep Reading
What would happen if only voters - not unions or businesses - could donate to political parties? A plan to do exactly that exists, if the government wants to try it. Keep Reading
Four electorate results have changed following the counting of special votes, with Te Pāti Māori scooping another two seats from senior Labour MPs. Keep Reading
One party appeared to target its ads at women, and one at men, while another doubled down on aiming for the elderly. RNZ examines three months of data leading up to the election. Keep Reading
Every political party poured money into online ads that flooded the internet for three months. Keep Reading
Which of Labour's policies from the past six years are facing the axe? Keep Reading
Watch - A beginner's guide to putting together a multi-party MMP government. Keep Reading
Preliminary election results will be released throughout the evening. Keep Reading
Results of the 2023 New Zealand election, including the party vote, every electorate and the make up of Parliament Keep Reading
RNZ's reporters and visual journalists have followed politicians up and down the country as they worked to gain votes. Here are some of the best snaps. Keep Reading
RNZ's Susie Ferguson presents a multimedia documentary series on mis- and disinformation in New Zealand. This is a bonus episode: Ballot Box. How misinformation is colliding with the 2023 election. Keep Reading
Each one of those hoardings costs more than $100, candidates say. Keep Reading
Collected news stories and opinion articles from 1 September through to the election on Saturday 17 October 2020 Keep Reading
Latest collected news stories and opinion articles on the current Aotearoa New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading