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Politicians coming together in unlikely alliances is something we need to explore urgently. National and the Greens working together could help us build a future that is richer, more resilient and more cohesive, argues Rod Oram

The waiting game continues for news on the next New Zealand government with National leader Chris Luxon determined to run negotiations without leaks.

For an election ostensibly fought over a “cost-of-living crisis”, there was a strong unspoken consensus between the two major parties: most people’s living standards needed to reduce to thwart inflation. Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.

Decades of public service came to an end for MPs across the political spectrum this week, with not even a valedictory speech to say goodbye, writes Jo Moir

Delayed pay equity settlement is facing the expiry of the act giving temporary pay relief to care workers

Nestled in the hills of Central Otago lies the energy silver bullet that New Zealand couldn’t afford.

There are also concerns about complex leave policies.

Greens relinquish prized ministerial portfolios to diminished fates: Co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw will say goodbye to their respective portfolios of passion – Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence and Climate Change, but are promising to advocate hard in opposition, reports Emma Hatton

It all comes down to the "special votes".