Your Vote 2023

'I love my local MP but loathe his party, so I'm splitting my vote down the middle'

Opinion: Our latest State of the Nation interview proves that warmth, visibility and listening skills go a long way in politics, with one North Island voter supporting her MP, despite deeply disliking his party.

Sat, Sep 26

What are the Opportunity party's land tax and 'citizen's income'?

The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.

Sat, Aug 15

More than 2.8 million votes were cast nationwide.

Bid to buy vote at election not pursued, person 'couldn't be found'

The claim of money being offered to vote for a party was one of 20 "treating" complaints the Electoral Commission received over the election period.

June 20, 2024

Christopher Luxon sworn in as Prime Minister

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand's new prime minister

New Zealand finally has a government, 45 days after the election.

November 27, 2023

Luxon won't say who 'middle child' is in three-way coalition

The incoming prime minister reveals how the first deputy prime minister was chosen – and is asked who the middle child is in his three-way coalition.

November 24, 2023

'I love my local MP but loathe his party, so I'm splitting my vote down the middle'

Sat, Sep 26

What are the Opportunity party's land tax and 'citizen's income'?

The party is soaring in the polls – we look at what they would bring if they make it into Parliament.

Sat, Aug 15

Bid to buy vote at election not pursued, person 'couldn't be found'

The claim of money being offered to vote for a party was one of 20 "treating" complaints the Electoral Commission received over the election period.

June 20, 2024

Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand's new prime minister

New Zealand finally has a government, 45 days after the election.

November 27, 2023

Luxon won't say who 'middle child' is in three-way coalition

The incoming prime minister reveals how the first deputy prime minister was chosen – and is asked who the middle child is in his three-way coalition.

November 24, 2023

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour sign their coalition deals.

Felix Desmarais: Coalition will live or die on relationships

Respect within the coalition will be key to successfully delivering on its policy promises.

November 24, 2023

Left bloc says new government will 'take New Zealand backwards'

Outgoing prime minister Chris Hipkins said the new government's policies will "take New Zealand backwards".

November 24, 2023

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour at the coalition deal announcement.

Live: Hipkins calls new govt's priorities 'confused and concerning'

Follow 1News for the latest on the incoming National-led government after weeks of coalition negotiations.

November 24, 2023

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour speaking to media after signing coalition agreements.

What the new government may mean for Māori, Te Tiriti

Co-governance, treaty principals and te reo are all highlighted in the agreements signed today.

November 24, 2023

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and ACT leader David Seymour sign the coalition agreement

Luxon: 'Historic' coalition calls for 'historic' deputy PM roles

Winston Peters will be deputy PM until May 31, 2025 followed by David Seymour - but the NZ First leader said don't call them co-deputies.

November 24, 2023

Who gets what? List of New Zealand’s new ministers

A hot-button issue during those negotiations was who would get a seat around the cabinet table as ministers - here's the full list.

November 24, 2023

Coalition deal: Peters to be deputy prime minister first, followed by Seymour

The coalition will be a three-party one, the first in New Zealand's MMP history.

November 24, 2023

National, ACT, NZ First coalition deal reached, awaiting sign-off

The parties are expected to agree to the deals tonight, with the official signing ceremony to take place tomorrow.

November 23, 2023

'It will happen very soon': Seymour on coalition deal

Seymour also said talk of a squabble over deputy prime minister had been 'overstated' by some.

November 23, 2023

Shane Jones jokes 'it's probably the day' for coalition deal

The NZ First deputy leader got eloquent again, before getting serious on gangs.

November 23, 2023

The former PM says the incoming government lacks experience, but could be balanced out by having an experienced figure such as Peters as second in command.

Jim Bolger: The next deputy PM 'has to be Winston'

The former PM says the incoming government lacks experience, and thus Luxon should trust in Winston Peters as deputy PM over David Seymour.

November 23, 2023

Christopher Luxon arrives at Wellington Airport late on Wednesday night.

Coalition talks go into the night: 'We've got to get this country moving'

Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon arrived in Wellington at 10pm on Wednesday and told reporters there was still more work to be done before he called it a day.

November 22, 2023

Seymour denies parties are 'squabbling' as he arrives in Wellington

The ACT leader, arriving with deputy Brooke van Velden, are the latest high-ranked MPs to land in the capital, furthering speculation an agreement is near for the incoming government.

November 22, 2023