Stories by Russell Palmer

The government is considering advice about whether to expel Russia's ambassador, the prime minister says, softening his previous position.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has continued with National's approach in calling for "steps towards" a ceasefire, saying that must be in place before a ceasefire can begin.

Public Service Minister Nicola Willis is softening her comments to RNZ suggesting the government would prevent bonuses being negotiated for te reo Māori proficiency.

New Zealand First is asking new Speaker Gerry Brownlee to lay down the letter of the law, after Te Pāti Māori varied the ways they swore in at Parliament.

As expected, National's Gerry Brownlee has been elected Speaker of the House, Parliament's referee and landlord.

Luxon称与毛利部落领导层进行了建设性对话，毛利-政府关系部长称未来还有许多毛利人相关的工作会与其他政府部门共同进行。

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government plans to work for Māori and non-Māori alike, and protests are "unfair" for a government that's only been in power a week.

Public health academic Michael Baker says the new government's approach to World Health Organisation regulations is "incoherent".

经济学家表示，物价不会回到通胀前水平，只会让涨幅放缓；本届政府调节通胀有两种手段，但必须先解决好财政的收支平衡以及避免财政赤字的进一步扩大。

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has set his government's "number one" goal as "fixing the economy", but economists say that task could prove a steep hill to climb.

Three parties, two coalition deals, one government: details from the negotiations revealed on Friday set out the process for dispute resolution, in case disagreements should arise.

National's foreign buyers tax will not go ahead, NZ First has secured a $1.2 billion regional infrastructure fund, and the new government will support a Treaty Principles bill to Select Committee.

副总理将由Winston Peters和David Seymour各出任18个月；内阁部长总计20人，国家党14人、行动党、优先党各3人。

Winston Peters will be deputy prime minister for the first half of the parliamentary term, with David Seymour taking over for the remainder, as the new government reveals its ministerial lineup.

Here are the important dates to be aware of as the three-party coalition government comes together.

今天晚上三个党党内对协议将进行最终确认，协议细节将于本周五正式签署时一道公布。

National's leader Christopher Luxon says it's hoped the new government can be formally sworn in on Monday, with Parliament resuming from 5 December.

Advance voting in the Port Waikato by-election is tracking well ahead of the 2022 Hamilton West contest.

随着大选后迟迟无法完成联合执政谈判，公众对结果也日趋失去耐心。评论人士开始质疑Luxon此前自诩的谈判能力；国家党依旧表示"进展很大"，但不会透露细节。

National leader Christopher Luxon has defended his negotiating credentials as meetings to form a government with ACT and NZ First continue in Auckland.

National's leader Christopher Luxon says negotiations to form a government are in the final stages.

Seymour表示会谈富有成效，但不能就此断言所有细节都已经敲定。对于本周二Peters缺席三方会谈的举动，他表示三个人在会谈中没提这件事。

The first meeting between the leaders of all three parties negotiating to form a government has taken place, with Seymour calling it "congenial and promising".

Top Labour MP Willie Jackson says he does not want any disruption, but Māori have told him they will do whatever must be done to stop a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi.

行动党党魁认为这是民主流程的一部分，但确实有可以完善的地方；绿党大选事务发言人表示Luxon第一次经历大选，没什么经验。