New ZealandLabour's not a 'lapdog': Jacinda ArdernThe large parties are not 'victims' in the negotiation process: Ardern.16 Oct 07:20 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Will there be an announcement today?COMMENT:There's nothing more frustrating for a political observer than reading tea leaves.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish on negotiations with NZ FirstNational leader Bill English says further talks to finalise a NZ First agreement needed.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Decision is looming large... maybeCOMMENT: Five days negotiating and two days deliberating is not a delay in any language.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo Govt announcement today as talks continue into the nightThe NZ First meeting will continue tonight and tomorrow morning.16 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandElection 2017: Timeline of key eventsThe lead-up to this year's election was anything but boring.15 Oct 04:17 PM
New ZealandOutgoing NZ First MP: People want changeTwo former NZ First MPs say it makes sense to side with Labour.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: MPs twiddling their thumbs as they waitPeters said the process had been far more complex than he had originally thought.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe options in front of Winston PetersWhat options does NZ First have to help form the next Government, and what does each mean?15 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Peters product of electoral systemCOMMENT: When you've been around for as long as Peters has you're bound to make enemies.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: A secret board decides NZ's fateEDITORIAL: NZ First's secret board is not the way the choose a government.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Peters' broken promise to NZCOMMENT: Winston Peters has broken his promise to New Zealand.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeak from talks reveals Greens' Kermadecs dealEXCLUSIVE: Green Party is pushing for an ocean sanctuary as part of its deal with Labour.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Keep calm and wait on ...COMMENT:Coalition talks paranoia was such that staff were too petrified to talk to anyone.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Why Winston could be a 2017 election footnoteCOMMENT: Winston Peters could become a mere footnote to the 2017 election.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaders face weekend in limbo againThe crucial NZ First meeting will be held on Monday.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Peters appears to mean business this timeCOMMENT: Peters is cooking up something serious this time.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First MPs gather for final coalition talksAll-day caucus meeting gets under way as NZ First ponders which way to jump.12 Oct 07:27 PM
New ZealandMike Hosking: Whack-a-mole Winston Peters has lost meComment: This is why I don't trust Winston Peters.12 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandFour of 10 closest seats change political stripesFour of the 10 most marginal seats changed political colours in the 2017 election.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecision looms after negotiations wrap upWinston Peters has promised NZ will know who their government is before end of next week.12 Oct 08:50 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Transparency? Who's on your board?No other party has a problem with publicising who's on their board.12 Oct 06:39 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters says he has a 'totally open mind'NZ First leader Winston Peters says he has not yet decided who to support.12 Oct 03:31 AM
New ZealandFunerals delay NZ First board meetingWinston Peters has delayed tomorrow's meeting until at least the weekend.12 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters: Coalition deal Saturday at earliest, refuses to reveal NZ First boardPeters said the board members had a right to privacy.11 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandThe deciders: Who's on NZ First's board?Who sits on the board that will agree upon the next Government?11 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandToday's the day: Winston's last-minute movesGreen Party members could be asked to approve a deal on Government today.11 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Greens scuttle for Peters' timelineThe Greens have no choice but to march to NZ First leader Winston Peters' tune.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters: 'We should be finished by tomorrow night'Winston Peters hopes to have far higher than a 75 per cent consensus.11 Oct 07:11 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Peters' wishlist has sensitive topicsWinston Peters is now into the third day of a Dutch auction.10 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandLabour party vote reclaims traditional turfLabour overtook National in the party vote in 14 seats to reclaim much of its turf.10 Oct 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: We need a better way to form govtEDITORIAL: Simultaneous negotiations give a small party outsized power.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Peters' wishlist has sensitive topicsCOMMENT: Both he and the other party will want to avoid any suggestion of Fortress NZ.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters says 'logistical things' behind deadline extensionNZ First leader says 'logistical things' behind deadline extension.10 Oct 04:00 PM
