Peters: The only authority is MMP
Peters attacked reports suggesting he was out for revenge against figures in National.
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Peters dismisses notion National has any sort of "moral authority" in upcoming talks.
Live: Winston to speak after caucus meeting
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Brian Rudman: Port heist should be ruled out clearly
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Barry Soper: Winston behaves like conquering hero
COMMENT: The left and the right are reverentially bowing to him.
'Blood brother' likely to assist Peters' negotiations
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Revenge claims 'barefaced lies', says Winston Peters
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Winston's friend Kelvin Davis to help Labour talks
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Alan Duff: Good luck getting a read on Winston
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Michael Cox: Nats and Labour could sideline Peters
COMMENT: A grand coalition of National and Labour would be better than going with Peters.
Wooing Winston: The stumbling blocks
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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
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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
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Editorial: Peters should not hold winner to ransom
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Revealed: Bolthole where Peters' values were forged
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English expecting call with Peters
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James Shaw: voters have shown they want change
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Audrey Young: Rating last night's speeches
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The wait begins: Govt negotiations could take weeks
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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'
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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.