The Latest Breaking News from Christopher Luxon

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 new leader of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon will have to balance his pro-business policies with incremental redistribution

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

Defeated New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he will continue to lead his liberal Labour Party — for now, at least — despite a big election loss on Saturday

Labour's caucus is still thick with ministerial expertise, but there are looming questions about whether Chris Hipkins and other senior MPs decide to stick around. Marc Daalder reports.

There's a lot we still don't know after election day. Here are the answers to those lingering questions from Saturday night.

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

Centre-right party ousted Labour in election but outstanding votes will determine if National needs populist party NZ First to govern

Labour’s shock losses were in National’s favour – but even when Labour won, the margins were closer than expected

The party of business is in power, but the creases are yet to be ironed out of its dress shirt

The luxury housing market is gearing up for National to lift the foreign buyer ban for properties over $2 million, but Christopher Luxon faces staunch opposition from NZ First. Jonathan Milne reports.