New ZealandMeet the Green Party's newest MPGolriz Ghahraman grew up in Iran and moved to New Zealand when she was nine-years-old.07 Oct 01:00 AM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Hastings mayoral candidates' background checksWhat makes you qualified to be mayor? Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 05:33 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: A fourth election victory is truly historicCOMMENT: National's historic achievement should tell Peters what to do.06 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Why voting shouldn't be a matter of choiceCOMMENT: Peters is the least of our worries - it's time we talked about compulsory voting.06 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungYoung: English's appalling decision to please PetersCOMMENT: National looked desperate in keeping Paula Bennett away from first meeting.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: How the special votes will shape the governmentThe shape of the next New Zealand parliament hinges on 384,000 special votes - so which way are they likely to fall and how will it affect coalition negotiation talks?Watch06 Oct 02:44 AM
New ZealandFocus: New Zealand's first refugee MP New Zealand's first ever refugee MP, Golriz Ghahraman has faced some extreme online abuse from right wing trolls and pundits.Watch06 Oct 02:15 AM
OpinionCan Winston really form a govt in five days?Comment: The tight timeframe may be impossible but no one wants to upset the kingmaker.05 Oct 10:58 PM
New ZealandLabour would create Pike River re-entry minister roleWinston Peters says re-entering the mine is a top priority.05 Oct 08:56 PM
OpinionRachel SmalleySmalley: Where's the women on coalition negotiation teams?Opinion: When I look at the two teams, I'm reminded of that photo of Donald Trump.05 Oct 07:19 PM
New ZealandPeters turns to old friend as talks beginPaul Carrad has known Peters for many years and was part of his negotiating team.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAudrey Young: Peters' dealmaking haste 'absurd'The haste with which Winston Peters is aiming to cut a deal is absurd, says Audrey Young.05 Oct 05:40 AM
New ZealandWinston on his position of power: 'we just can't win'"We just can't win - you can't win with the public, you can't win with the media."05 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandTalks start: Nats, Labour to meet PetersNZ First will meet National in the morning, and Labour in the afternoon.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour candidate in limboAngie Warren-Clark is a seat away from Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern readies for talks with NZ FirstJacinda Ardern says she expects Labour or the Greens to pick up at least one extra seat.04 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandPeters to meet National, Labour tomorrowWinston Peters will meet Bill English in the morning and Jacinda Ardern in the afternoon.03 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandOwen Glenn donates to National, LabourSir Owen Glenn gave $100,000 to the two main parties parties ahead of the election.03 Oct 09:20 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanPlayers pushing English towards PetersCOMMENT: Little to suggest National leader reaching out to Greens' Shaw.03 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: The curse of true believersCOMMENT: We must strive against the tribalism that pollutes our politics.03 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Winston wants to the top of the greasy poleCOMMENT: Winston Peters probably wants to be on top of the greasy pole.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters lashes out at claim he 'wields all the power'Peters said he still believed it was possible to deliver a new government by October 12.03 Oct 04:04 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: NZ politics playing out like TinderComment: Why the ruggedly handsome Bill English would be constantly checking his phone.02 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandFour election complaints referred to policeStatements shared on election day allegedly breach act.02 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandArdern speaks to Peters: 'He's in good spirits'Labour leader says she won't sideline the Greens if she can form a government.02 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters: Caucus meeting continuesWinston Peters confident he can reach his self-imposed deadline.02 Oct 05:45 PM
OpinionHans Grueber: Frustration with MMP is misconceivedCOMMENT: MMP does not give the party with most votes the moral authority to govern.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Peters would be good for LabourCOMMENT: Winston Peters could bring more than valuable numbers to a new Labour Government.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionTerry Dunleavy: We are seeing what is wrong with MMPCOMMENT: MMP was always liable to give a small minority party pivotal power.02 Oct 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Peters sounds too hasty this timeEDITORIAL: Winston Peters has no reason to rush the negotiations to form a government.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree-to-air sport may be another 'bottom line' for Winston PetersWinston Peters may put his foot down over free-to-air sport, an old interview suggests.02 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandTalk tactics: Peters lines up English, ArdernNZ First's caucus will meet tomorrow ahead of opening talks with leaders of major parties.02 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandTOP dollar: Election campaign cost Gareth Morgan $1.7mThe Opportunities Party spent around $35 for every vote it received at the election.02 Oct 02:41 AM
