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The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet

National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.

How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets

Be prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.

Former MP Kiri Allan starts new life chapter, plans to write book

'It's going to be a yarn,' Allan said.

Beehive Diaries: Old hands set up Luxon's new office amid Labour’s nervous wait

Meanwhile, Labour’s Camilla Belich has a nervous wait ahead.

One week on from the election – what next for National-led coalition?

It's been a week filled with election news.

S&P: Ditching Three Waters could downgrade councils’ credit ratings

Credit rating agency wary of National's plan for NZ's water infrastructure.

Post-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushed

Bottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?

Thomas Coughlan: Labour’s soul searching - drums beat for David Parker

Cool heads urge caution as Labour licks wounds after election thrashing.

Talk about the Treaty - Finlayson suggests a way to do it

Shane Jones is challenging the notion that only the Māori version of the Treaty matters.

Political Round-up: Who's advising the new National-led Government?

OPINION: Reports suggest who the incoming Prime Minister has brought in to help.

PM-elect Christopher Luxon confirms he will cancel light rail in Auckland

Luxon returns to home base to thank voters for their support amid coalition talks.

Barbara Kuriger: Start with the basics

Fix social structures and the rest will come right, says Barbara Kuriger.

'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington

The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.

'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangs

Fatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.

How many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?

Historic precedent suggests National and Act will need NZ First to govern.

What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?

National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.

Te Pāti Māori calls for expulsion of Israeli ambassador if ceasefire does not occur

Other ministers have come forward, condemning both sides of the conflict.

Greens welcome what could be a record number of MPs

But the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.