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Breakthrough in New Zealand government formation talks

Chris Luxon, leader of New Zealand's election winners National, has brokered policy deals with two minor parties to form government.

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Hipkins and NZ Labour call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has stepped outside of caretaker conventions to declare Labour's support for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.

AAP

New Zealand 'circus' coalition talks drag on

More than a month on from New Zealand's election day there is still no government, with talks between National, ACT and NZ First yet to produce a deal.

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'Food is discretionary': Why Parliament's Christmas Giving Tree is so important

Foodbank is one of two charities that will receive money raised.

The Canberra Times

Why $10 a day childcare could be a game changer for families

A year of parental leave and cheaper childcare would have massive benefits, advocates say.

The Canberra Times

One third of New Zealanders doubtful incoming coalition can work well together, poll finds

Guardian Essential New Zealand poll result also reveals rise in respondents feeling unsure over direction of the country

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand in limbo one month after election as government coalition negotiations drag on

Incoming PM Christopher Luxon must bring together the libertarian Act party and populist New Zealand First, parties that have major differences

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Private school car park dispute goes to tribunal

The government said removing the 100-space car park would create safety problems.

The Canberra Times

Peters and Seymour team up as Luxon hits hurdles

New Zealand First wasn’t happy with the first deal offered by National and the big hurdle ahead is how to fund Christopher Luxon’s promised tax relief

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Incoming PM defends pace of New Zealand coalition talks

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he is "not selecting a flatmate", defending the slow pace of his government coalition negotiations.

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SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ's Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government

With National, ACT and NZ First locked in coalition negotiations, various urgent and climate-related transport challenges hang in the balance.

The Conversation

Senate votes to fast-track worker safety reforms before Christmas

The Senate has passed four non-controversial reforms from Labor's IR package.

The Canberra Times

'Many instances of tears': What ACT Health didn't want you to see

Govt initially only released 'positive' findings from staff survey.

The Canberra Times

The real election winners and losers

The last three years of single party majority government were an aberration, and as business-as-usual resumes many on the left will lament Labour’s failure to govern decisively, writes Peter Dunne

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Govt won't release full review into clinical decisions before ANU stabbing

Ophel allegedly stabbed two and attacked others with frying pan.

The Canberra Times

A majority would be 'miraculous' but Lee on right track: Humphries

The former ACT Liberal endorsed Elizabeth Lee's election bid.

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In-person government negotiations slow going

There are no meetings in the diary between Winston Peters and David Seymour this week and some talks with National have moved to email and phone

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No deal yet on forming next New Zealand government

The National party is yet to strike a deal with two minor parties - ACT and New Zealand First - to build a government for the next three years.

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How is free preschool for 3-year-olds going to work?

Here's what we know about how to access free 3-year-old preschool.

The Canberra Times

The Jetty proves such a lakeside winner Barr wants more

The lake is "the heartbeat of Canberra", The Jetty co-owner Jane Collins said.

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Minor parties the big winners in final tally

The 2023 election is the story of a collapse for Labour but also underperformance for National, with three minor parties earning their best ever party vote results.

Evening Standard

New Zealand's election winner dealt blow as full results shows he needs broader support to govern

Christopher Luxon was elected prime minister last month after Jacinda Arden stepped down in January

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Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.

The Conversation

National drops 2 seats on NZ final results, and will need NZ First to form government

The final results of the October 14 New Zealand election have been released.

The Guardian - AU

Final New Zealand election results show National party will need populist NZ First to govern

Centre-right party loses two seats in final tally and will need to rely on traditional partner Act as well as NZ First to form coalition

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