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The man likely to be Winston Peters' right-hand man has known Peters for 30 years.
Revenge claims 'barefaced lies', says Winston Peters
A party insider has told media National launched a four-pronged attack on Peters
Winston's friend Kelvin Davis to help Labour talks
Kelvin Davis said he was happy to cede the deputy Prime Minister role if required.
GST refund idea could cut rates by $22m
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Three-way talks not on cards: Ardern
Labour does not plan to hold three-way talks with NZ First and the Greens.
Michael Cox: Nats and Labour could sideline Peters
COMMENT: A grand coalition of National and Labour would be better than going with Peters.
Alan Duff: Good luck getting a read on Winston
COMMENT: It's not easy to read Winston Peters, says Alan Duff.
Wooing Winston: The stumbling blocks
Choosing teams for coalition talks with NZ First sets in train the jockeying for power.
Peters to English: 'That wasn't a smart thing to say'
English says Peters is branded as a "maverick" - but Peters doesn't appreciate the title.
Future of Ban 1080 Party in the balance
The future of the Ban 1080 Party will be reassessed after an abysmal result on Saturday.
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.
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.
Editorial: Peters should not hold winner to ransom
EDITORIAL: Just about everything people were saying about this general election was wrong.
English expecting call with Peters
Bill English says a National-NZ First government is the most stable option.
James Shaw: voters have shown they want change
Greens leader said he was expecting a call from Labour leader Jacinda Ardern today.
Audrey Young: Rating last night's speeches
COMMENT: NZ Herald Political Editor Audrey Young on what the leaders said last night.
The wait begins: Govt negotiations could take weeks
Winston Peters says his party will take their time deciding on who they will side with.
Vote 2017: Doing the hard yards
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Winston Peters has aces to play
Veteran politician back in kingmaker role as National tries to form next government.
Winston Peters has a message for New Zealand
NZ First Winston Peters says he is just thankful to have survived the election.
Winston Peters: 'We have the main cards'
NZ First leader Winston Peters will be making some big decisions over the next few days.
Winston Peter looking chipper at election event
Winston Peters has looked chipper chatting to family at his Northland campaign event.
Winston Peters arrives to his election party early
Winston Peters joined his election night party before the first results have come in.
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Time to talk: English's plan for new Government
Bill English is in the box seat after leading National to a triumphant result.
Australian betting website offering odds on our election
The website is offering the lowest odds for the National Party to win the most seats
NZ First MP questions Winston Peters
Richard Prosser - recently demoted in list rankings - has hit out.
Vote 2017: Herald Election Forecast - the final reckoning
Despite poll volatility, our forecast has been consistent, with one clear outcome
Vote 2017: Election Forecast has National ahead
Latest Herald Election Forecast shows National edging towards a majority.