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O'Sullivan: Winston's wants not so way out
OPINION: Many of the changes that Peters has proposed could be workable.
Young: English's appalling decision to please Peters
COMMENT: National looked desperate in keeping Paula Bennett away from first meeting.
Special votes: Labour, Greens expected to gain at National's expense
The special vote count tomorrow is expected to favour Labour and the Greens over National.
The room where it happened: MP remembers 1996 talks
What are the lessons today's players can learn from NZ's first MMP coalition agreement?
Barry Soper: Electoral system has put Winston in this spot
Critics fail to realise Winston Peters didn't place himself in position, the voters did.
Political Roundup: Alternative coalition scenarios to consider
The three options New Zealand faces.
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 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.
Does Winston Peters have too much leverage?
Is our democracy weakened with NZ First holding sway with only 7 per cent of the vote?
Greens dismiss possible deal with National
James Shaw says possible coalition talks with National are 'noise and no signal'.
Editorial: Peters sounds too hasty this time
EDITORIAL: Winston Peters has no reason to rush the negotiations to form a 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.
More come out in support of Nat-Green Govt
As the country waits on Govt negotiations to begin, the National-Green debate rages on.
Greens not talking to National 'pathetic'
The Greens' refusal to consider a coalition with National is pathetic, former PM says.
National-Greens deal 'political suicide': Nandor Tanczos
Former Green MP Nandor Tanczos says the Greens must deal with National - but not now.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's a devil's bargain for Labour
OPINION: If I was Jacinda Ardern, I'd find the quickest way to bolt from coalition..
Smoky, sweet icecream fit for a kingmaker
What does a coalition ice-cream look like? We asked ice-cream maestro Giapo Grazioli.
Why is Bill English waiting for Winston?
Comment: Much of this post-election angst is over-blown.
Peters: 7 per cent of the vote, 100 per cent of the power
National and Labour have one chance to put their best offers on the table.
Armstrong: Winston Peters' ultimate bottom line
COMMENT: Being the sole party holding the balance of power is worth a king's ransom.
Secret Diary of Winston Peters
Winston's decision that factors in a great many and varied considerations.
Private Peters: What Winston is really like
Winston Peters remains an enigma to most New Zealanders.
National Party member votes before dying on election day
David Thornton was an anti-rates activist and former member of the North Shore council.
Will Winston reel in blue cod or a red snapper?
How long to go? You may as well ask how long is a NZ First fishing line.
What are former MPs entitled to?
MPs who quit or lost their seats at the election can still look forward to a few perks.
Shane Jones masters the 'Winston Says' game
Shane Jones still doesn't think much of the Greens but is happy to let Peters take charge.
Your views: Which way should Winston sway?
On the streets of Palmerston North, opinions are strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What will Marama Fox do next?
MPs who have lost their place in Parliament are eyeing up new careers.
Dame Susan Devoy: New PM should open abuse inquiry
Susan Devoy is asking the next PM to open an inquiry into abuse of children in state care.
Watch: Winston Peters' greatest hits v the media
Peters has never been known to mince his words.
Hosking: For heaven's sake don't drop MMP threshold
Hosking: Peters could go for broke and damage MMP in the process
Peters should change the government this time
Winston Peters should change the government for once.