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John Roughan: A fourth election victory is truly historic
COMMENT: National's historic achievement should tell Peters what to do.
Lizzie Marvelly: Why voting shouldn't be a matter of choice
COMMENT: Peters is the least of our worries - it's time we talked about compulsory voting.
Young: English's appalling decision to please Peters
COMMENT: National looked desperate in keeping Paula Bennett away from first meeting.
Focus: How the special votes will shape the government
The shape of the next New Zealand parliament hinges on 384,000 special votes - so which way are they likely to fall and how will it affect coalition negotiation talks?
Focus: New Zealand's first refugee MP
New Zealand's first ever refugee MP, Golriz Ghahraman has faced some extreme online abuse from right wing trolls and pundits.
Can Winston really form a govt in five days?
Comment: The tight timeframe may be impossible but no one wants to upset the kingmaker.
Labour would create Pike River re-entry minister role
Winston Peters says re-entering the mine is a top priority.
Smalley: Where's the women on coalition negotiation teams?
Opinion: When I look at the two teams, I'm reminded of that photo of Donald Trump.
Peters turns to old friend as talks begin
Paul Carrad has known Peters for many years and was part of his negotiating team.
Audrey Young: Peters' dealmaking haste 'absurd'
The haste with which Winston Peters is aiming to cut a deal is absurd, says Audrey Young.
Winston on his position of power: 'we just can't win'
"We just can't win - you can't win with the public, you can't win with the media."
Talks start: Nats, Labour to meet Peters
NZ First will meet National in the morning, and Labour in the afternoon.
Labour candidate in limbo
Angie Warren-Clark is a seat away from Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jacinda Ardern readies for talks with NZ First
Jacinda Ardern says she expects Labour or the Greens to pick up at least one extra seat.
Peters to meet National, Labour tomorrow
Winston Peters will meet Bill English in the morning and Jacinda Ardern in the afternoon.
Owen Glenn donates to National, Labour
Sir Owen Glenn gave $100,000 to the two main parties parties ahead of the election.
Players pushing English towards Peters
COMMENT: Little to suggest National leader reaching out to Greens' Shaw.
Michael Cox: Winston wants to the top of the greasy pole
COMMENT: Winston Peters probably wants to be on top of the greasy pole.
Jarrod Gilbert: The curse of true believers
COMMENT: We must strive against the tribalism that pollutes our politics.
Peters lashes out at claim he 'wields all the power'
Peters said he still believed it was possible to deliver a new government by October 12.
Barry Soper: NZ politics playing out like Tinder
Comment: Why the ruggedly handsome Bill English would be constantly checking his phone.
Four election complaints referred to police
Statements shared on election day allegedly breach act.
Ardern speaks to Peters: 'He's in good spirits'
Labour leader says she won't sideline the Greens if she can form a government.
Winston Peters: Caucus meeting continues
Winston Peters confident he can reach his self-imposed deadline.
Terry Dunleavy: We are seeing what is wrong with MMP
COMMENT: MMP was always liable to give a small minority party pivotal power.
Editorial: Peters sounds too hasty this time
EDITORIAL: Winston Peters has no reason to rush the negotiations to form a government.
Hans Grueber: Frustration with MMP is misconceived
COMMENT: MMP does not give the party with most votes the moral authority to govern.
Bryan Gould: Peters would be good for Labour
COMMENT: Winston Peters could bring more than valuable numbers to a new Labour Government.
Free-to-air sport may be another 'bottom line' for Winston Peters
Winston Peters may put his foot down over free-to-air sport, an old interview suggests.
Talk tactics: Peters lines up English, Ardern
NZ First's caucus will meet tomorrow ahead of opening talks with leaders of major parties.
TOP dollar: Election campaign cost Gareth Morgan $1.7m
The Opportunities Party spent around $35 for every vote it received at the election.
Peters plays the field, will meet Labour this week too
Jacinda Ardern phoned Winston Peters this morning.