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 ZealandSpecial votes: Labour, Greens expected to gain at National's expenseThe special vote count tomorrow is expected to favour Labour and the Greens over National.06 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe room where it happened: MP remembers 1996 talksWhat are the lessons today's players can learn from NZ's first MMP coalition agreement?05 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandBarry Soper: Electoral system has put Winston in this spotCritics fail to realise Winston Peters didn't place himself in position, the voters did.04 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: Alternative coalition scenarios to considerThe three options New Zealand faces.04 Oct 04:37 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 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
OpinionDoes Winston Peters have too much leverage?Is our democracy weakened with NZ First holding sway with only 7 per cent of the vote?03 Oct 12:26 AM
New ZealandGreens dismiss possible deal with NationalJames Shaw says possible coalition talks with National are 'noise and no signal'.02 Oct 09:17 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 ZealandMore come out in support of Nat-Green GovtAs the country waits on Govt negotiations to begin, the National-Green debate rages on.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens not talking to National 'pathetic'The Greens' refusal to consider a coalition with National is pathetic, former PM says.30 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandNational-Greens deal 'political suicide': Nandor TanczosFormer Green MP Nandor Tanczos says the Greens must deal with National - but not now.30 Sep 08:44 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: It's a devil's bargain for LabourOPINION: If I was Jacinda Ardern, I'd find the quickest way to bolt from coalition..30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoky, sweet icecream fit for a kingmakerWhat does a coalition ice-cream look like? We asked ice-cream maestro Giapo Grazioli.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanWhy is Bill English waiting for Winston?Comment: Much of this post-election angst is over-blown.29 Sep 07:27 PM
OpinionArmstrong: Winston Peters' ultimate bottom lineCOMMENT: Being the sole party holding the balance of power is worth a king's ransom.29 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSecret Diary of Winston PetersWinston's decision that factors in a great many and varied considerations.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters: 7 per cent of the vote, 100 per cent of the powerNational and Labour have one chance to put their best offers on the table.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate Peters: What Winston is really likeWinston Peters remains an enigma to most New Zealanders.29 Sep 06:41 AM
New ZealandNational Party member votes before dying on election dayDavid Thornton was an anti-rates activist and former member of the North Shore council.29 Sep 12:22 AM
New ZealandWill 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.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat are former MPs entitled to?MPs who quit or lost their seats at the election can still look forward to a few perks.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones masters the 'Winston Says' gameShane Jones still doesn't think much of the Greens but is happy to let Peters take charge.28 Sep 07:31 AM
New ZealandYour views: Which way should Winston sway?On the streets of Palmerston North, opinions are strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Sep 06:31 AM
New ZealandWhat will Marama Fox do next?MPs who have lost their place in Parliament are eyeing up new careers.28 Sep 06:08 AM
KahuDame Susan Devoy: New PM should open abuse inquirySusan Devoy is asking the next PM to open an inquiry into abuse of children in state care.28 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Winston Peters' greatest hits v the mediaPeters has never been known to mince his words.27 Sep 06:13 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: For heaven's sake don't drop MMP thresholdHosking: Peters could go for broke and damage MMP in the process27 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionPeters should change the government this timeWinston Peters should change the government for once.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters: The only authority is MMPPeters attacked reports suggesting he was out for revenge against figures in National.27 Sep 07:28 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettInside Winston's mind: What's driving the kingmaker?Peters reveals seven or eight on team - but that's all he's prepared to give away so far.27 Sep 06:49 AM
