The Latest Breaking News from James Shaw

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

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

The Green Party's co-leaders both spent time in Wellington in the final days of the campaign, seeking to boost two electorate candidates in key seats, reports Marc Daalder

Hipkins says if National wins, 'Māori lose', while Luxon calls him a 'desperate individual' as time runs out to pull any last campaign tricks out of the bag

As the campaign enters its final days, Green Party co-leader James Shaw stumped for Rongotai candidate Julie Anne Genter in Wellington and warned the election will be tight.

'Minor' party leaders quizzed at TVNZ debate on issues ranging from coalition building to lying

In this first part of a three part series, political parties spoke to Newsroom about their approaches to adaptation, the next climate plan and farm emissions.

Leaders of the four minor parties expected to enter parliament after New Zealand's October 14 election have sparred in a televised debate.

Although Luxon has already shown he is sufficiently desperate for power to contemplate a deal with NZ First, those dreaming he might work with the Greens are likely to be disappointed, writes Peter Dunne