New ZealandArdern sweeps to power: We have found our 'true allies'It was a surprise to many, and full details of the deals are yet to be revealed.19 Oct 08:03 AM
New ZealandNew Prime Minister in waiting Jacinda Ardern: 'This is an exciting day'Jacinda Ardern opened her first press conference as NZ's Prime Minister-elect.19 Oct 07:50 AM
New Zealand'Losers take power': How world reported Jacinda's riseWhat the world is saying of New Zealand's new government announcement.19 Oct 07:23 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' or a 'madman on the loose': Reactions to NZ First's decisionBill English was gracious in defeat, while David Seymour has a dire warning for Labour.19 Oct 07:06 AM
New ZealandNew PM in waiting: 'This is an exciting day'Prime Minister in waiting Jacinda Ardern vows to lead a country we can all be proud of.19 Oct 06:59 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Winston Peters the KingmakerWinston Peters is the longest-serving MP, coming to Parliament after a court challenge.19 Oct 06:37 AM
New ZealandA history of New Zealand's MMP governmentsHow MMP has unfolded in New Zealand19 Oct 06:03 AM
New ZealandVote 2017: The highlights of a memorable campaignA timeline of the key events of the 2017 election campaign.19 Oct 05:59 AM
New ZealandAnother intriguing chapter in Winston's remarkable careerParliament's longest-serving MP has been back on centre stage.19 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandWatch live: Winston Peters announces NZ's new GovtWatch live as Winston Peters makes history.19 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandLive: Final scramble - English won't rule out deal tweaksNational leader Bill English speaks to media ahead of a meeting with all of his MPs.18 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandArdern, English may learn fates at same time as NZWith just hours to go, NZ First is yet to make up its mind who it will crown.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIn Winston's words: Timeline for a decisionHow has Winston Peters' position on when an announcement will be made shifted?18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: MMP reform ahoy?National refused to remove coat-tailing and now the voters have all but done it for them.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStand by NZ ... announcement due tomorrowWinston Peters says an announcement will be made on Thursday afternoon.18 Oct 06:14 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung on Peters: One offer good, two offers can get complicatedCOMMENT: Which ever party takes power, NZ First could expect a deal to help it survive.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters, Ardern and English in secret talksPeters met with English and Ardern soon after the board meeting ended without a decision.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish on negotiations with NZ FirstNational leader Bill English says further talks to finalise a NZ First agreement needed.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: NZ First's MPs and board to talk into the nightNZ First's MPs are meeting to decide, but it's not known when they'll reach a conclusion.16 Oct 02:53 AM
OpinionHosking: This is just the way Winston wanted itComment: Interestingly, we can't call it. There hasn't been a leak; not even a whisper.15 Oct 06:58 PM
OpinionI'm uneasy: a vote for Peters was a vote for yesteryearComment: NZ First represents the ideology that triggered Brexit and saw Trump elected15 Oct 05:19 PM
New ZealandElection 2017: Timeline of key eventsThe lead-up to this year's election was anything but boring.15 Oct 04:17 PM
New ZealandOutgoing NZ First MP: People want changeTwo former NZ First MPs say it makes sense to side with Labour.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: MPs twiddling their thumbs as they waitPeters said the process had been far more complex than he had originally thought.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe options in front of Winston PetersWhat options does NZ First have to help form the next Government, and what does each mean?15 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Peters' broken promise to NZCOMMENT: Winston Peters has broken his promise to New Zealand.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Keep calm and wait on ...COMMENT:Coalition talks paranoia was such that staff were too petrified to talk to anyone.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: Why Winston could be a 2017 election footnoteCOMMENT: Winston Peters could become a mere footnote to the 2017 election.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaders face weekend in limbo againThe crucial NZ First meeting will be held on Monday.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy bother voting? The election results are irrelevantComment: The decision will be made by a group of 21 MPs and party officials.13 Oct 12:19 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Signs of a Labour-NZ First governmentThe following are recent reasons a Labour-led government could be NZ First's best choice.12 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandNZ First MPs gather for final coalition talksAll-day caucus meeting gets under way as NZ First ponders which way to jump.12 Oct 07:27 PM
New ZealandMike Hosking: Whack-a-mole Winston Peters has lost meComment: This is why I don't trust Winston Peters.12 Oct 06:08 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Transparency? Who's on your board?No other party has a problem with publicising who's on their board.12 Oct 06:39 AM