Talks
Labour offers renewal, but National makes sense - Paul East
Former National Party Cabinet Minister Paul East - and former flatmate of Winston Peters - says a coalition with National makes more sense, but whoever is in government won't last more than one term.
…NZ First MPs in meeting all day as NZ continues to wait
New Zealand First MPs have been locked in a meeting all day in Parliament , as the nation continues to wait for their decision. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson has the latest. Video, Audio
Former NZ First MP thinks Winston will go with Labour
Pita Paraone, first elected on the New Zealand First list in 2002, believes the 55 percent of voters who voted for change have sent the most meaningful message to the party. Video, Audio
NZ First board to resume talks in the morning
Political reporter Sarah Robson joins us from Parliament, where the New Zealand First board has finished its coalition talks for the day. It plans to resume the discussion tomorrow morning. Video, Audio
Election 2017: Labour seeks Greens, NZ First deal
While National won 46 percent of the vote on election night, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says a majority of voters have called for change. With 15 percent of the vote yet to be counted when the… Audio
National to negotiate with 'maverick' Peters - English
The National Party Leader Bill English exorcised a few demons in the last month, battling his way back from second place in some opinion polls to see National win 46 percent of the vote on Saturday… Audio
Election 2017: Coalition talks begin - analysis
There will be at least a two-week wait before a fresh New Zealand government is formed. The special votes are yet to be counted, and could have an impact on the decision New Zealand First leader… Audio
Auckland Council staff may be absent from planning talks
The Auckland Council has withdrawn staff from crucial hearings on the future shape of the city, saying its hands are tied by a political revolt ten days ago. Audio