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 ZealandNational's big loss corrected by vote officialsMaori Party's initial win in rural Marlborough booth revoked.01 Oct 04:32 AM
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
New ZealandThe diary of a newbie politicianThere was an incident with a knife, new babies and shades of Harry Potter for our new MPs.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWhy a National-Greens coalition would work - and why it wouldn'tCOMMENT: The political left and Green Party supporters are outraged by the notion.29 Sep 02:07 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 ZealandWinston's super info 'great gossip'Bennett says she immediately realised she couldn't tell anyone.28 Sep 08:04 PM
OpinionGreens ought to be able to work with NationalGreens should work with National and the Maori Party might do better without Maori seats.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandComment | Could a National-Greens coalition work?How many of the coalition possibilities are real, and how would they work?28 Sep 07:44 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 ZealandWhat National can, can't do during Peters' deliberationWhile NZ waits for Peters' decision, the previous National Govt takes on "caretaker" role.28 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandCars vs bikes in Northcote: MP mockedJonathan Coleman complained about roadworks and was told: "You're the MP"28 Sep 12:56 AM
New ZealandAbusive bidders hurl hatred at political paintingsAbuse and compliments are being thrown in equal measures at the portraits.27 Sep 04:55 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
New ZealandPetition seeks National-Green coalitionMore than 3700 people have signed a petition calling for a National-Green coalition.27 Sep 07:19 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
New ZealandCandidate questions disappearing votesSocial Credit candidate says his tally of 30 votes doesn't match early results.26 Sep 07:16 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Port heist should be ruled out clearlyCOMMENT: Publicly owned company could end up collateral damage in coalition talks.26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Nats and Labour could sideline PetersCOMMENT: A grand coalition of National and Labour would be better than going with Peters.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWooing Winston: The stumbling blocksChoosing teams for coalition talks with NZ First sets in train the jockeying for power.25 Sep 08:34 AM
KahuNorthern MP kept country guessingPast elections have taken up to eight month to resolve who won25 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandPeters 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.25 Sep 05:04 AM
New ZealandBill English's chief of staff quitsMan often referred to as the most powerful non-elected politician in NZ is quitting.25 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandLeft-wing commentator: Ardern knows she's lostA left leaning political commentator says even Jacinda knows she's lost.24 Sep 11:53 PM
OpinionJim Salinger: Oz sizzles as climate action cools2017 is proving a sizzler for Australia - so where the bloody hell is its climate action?24 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandEnglish expecting call with PetersBill English says a National-NZ First government is the most stable option.24 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandRedemption for English; now Winston must chooseThe election has delivered sweet redemption and an astonishing result for Bill English.23 Sep 06:36 PM
New ZealandThe wait begins: Govt negotiations could take weeksWinston Peters says his party will take their time deciding on who they will side with.23 Sep 05:46 PM
New ZealandVote 2017: Doing the hard yardsAndrew Alderson usually rates sport stars. Today he uses his talents to politicians.23 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir John Key - National's 'phenomenal result'Sir John Key says he always thought Bill English would be "a strong campaigner".23 Sep 11:14 AM
New ZealandTight race for Nikki Kaye in Auckland CentralNikki Kaye is neck and neck with Labour's Helen White in the Auckland city electorate.23 Sep 08:31 AM
KahuBattleground seats: Key electorates to watchTrack the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.23 Sep 07:00 AM