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Future of Ban 1080 Party in the balance
The future of the Ban 1080 Party will be reassessed after an abysmal result on Saturday.
Bill English's chief of staff quits
Man often referred to as the most powerful non-elected politician in NZ is quitting.
Hate-speech for supporting National Party
Family fall victim to vicious political attack after showing support for political party.
Be prepared for a Labour-NZ First government
COMMENT: Winston Peters could go either way, here's why it will likely be Labour.
Ardern to call Peters later this week
Winston Peters has made it clear he wants time to reflect and talk with colleagues first.
Left-wing commentator: Ardern knows she's lost
A left leaning political commentator says even Jacinda knows she's lost.
Markets tread water in uncertain election outcome
Market Reaction: NZ stocks, dollar tread water after election amidst uncertainty
Richard Prebble: Ardern's tax call was a huge blunder
Richard Prebble believes this was Jacinda Ardern's biggest mistake.
Hosking: Ardern's election reaction 'driven by delusion'
Comment: Mike Hosking trawls through the election winners and losers.
Getting to the bottom of Peters' bottom lines
Race to the bottom lines: Who can stitch together a deal with NZ First?
Richard Prebble: Ardern's tax call huge blunder
COMMENT: While Jacinda saved Labour, she and she alone, is responsible for their defeat.
Smalley: What positives can the left take from election?
COMMENT: Strong opposition made English more open to listening to the country.
English patient as Peters pans idea of Deputy PM
Winston Peters appears in no hurry to get coalition negotiations underway.
'He has always been Machiavellian'
NZ First will get three new MPs and farewell five, including Richard Prosser.
Steve Liddle: Plenty of scope to engage young
COMMENT: The quest to raise the political interest of youth must go on.
Bryan Gould: Let's hear fresh minds on old issues
COMMENT: The 2017 election was a roller-coaster ride - and it's not over yet.
Several paths to form new Government
No explicit deadline for an agreement but Parliament must meet on November 23.
Metiria Turei exit interview: 'I have no regrets'
Contemplating end of her career, Ms Turei said she left it to voters to decide her fate.
Deborah Hill Cone: A pro real estate vote result
COMMENT: Sometimes it feels like we have become a nation of real estate agents.
Audrey Young: Peters faces tight coalition timetable
COMMENT:Peters has learned lessons from that experience about the tolerance of the public.
Revealed: Bolthole where Peters' values were forged
An afternoon at Winston Peters' Northland refuge - and a chat with his brother.
Minor parties take stock after brutal election
ACT, United Future and TOP look ahead after Election 2017.
Maori Party starts rebuilding for 2020
The Maori Party has started on the long road to try to rebuild by 2020.
Metiria Turei's career likely over, has no regrets
Turei says she has no regrets about her career-changing admission of benefit fraud.
Focus: Election result - where to from here?
What might happen next and which coalitions are fertile?
English expecting call with Peters
Bill English says a National-NZ First government is the most stable option.
Key: English did better than I would have done
Former PM John Key feels the election result vindicated his decision to resign.
Focus: Bill English after election night
The Prime Minister speaks after Saturday's election
Barry Soper: PM Jacinda Ardern, don't rule it out
Comment: In this MMP environment anything is possible.
Clarke Gayford: I want to let you in on a secret
Jacinda has this thing she does in bed, explains Clarke Gayford.
Live: Bill English speaks after eventful election night
Bill English says a two party coalition would be more stable.
World reacts to New Zealand election result
The global media have some interesting insights to offer about NZ's election.