Nz First
NZ's new PM: What is being said
Winston Peters announced yesterday that NZ First will go with Labour, making Jacinda Ardern New Zealand's new Prime Minister.
Fisherman Clarke thrown in the deep end
The country's new first man, Clarke Gayford, was off fishing again yesterday when he was summoned to Wellington. Audio
Former National PM Jim Bolger on Labour-NZ First coalition
Former National PM Jim Bolger reflects on the coaltion result, and says he sincerely hopes Bill English stays on as leader of the National Party. Audio
Ardern 'confident' with stability of new govt
The new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, says she's totally confident the new government she leads will be stable for the next three years. Labour and New Zealand First will govern in coalition with… Audio
Ex-National MP Wayne Mapp discusses new opposition
In a gracious concession speech at Parliament last night the leader of the National Party Bill English wished the Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and the new Government well and says he hopes it can deal… Audio
Greens gain ministerial roles, celebrate historic win
The Green Party late last night removed the final hurdle for the formation of the new Labour-New Zealand First-Greens Government when its delegates ratified a confidence and supply agreement. The… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans new government
The new Prime Minister will hold her first caucus meeting this afternoon, when ministerial roles will be discussed. Labour has agreed to give New Zealand First four Cabinet positions and an… Video, Audio
Election 2017: Bill English gracious in defeat
In a gracious concession speech at Parliament last night the leader of the National Party Bill English wished the Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and the new Government well and says he hopes it can deal… Audio
Labour seals the MMP deal with National
After 11 days of negotiations, Jacinda Ardern is New Zealand's new Prime Minister. She is the youngest prime minister in 160 years, she's New Zealand's third female prime minister and she joins the… Audio
Green Party 'all in' with confidence, supply
The Green Party ratified its deal with the Labour Party late last night paving the way for the new Labour-led Government. The party's leader James Shaw says the vast majority of Green Party delegates… Audio
'Deep concern' behind NZ First's decision - Peters
Jacinda Ardern is New Zealand's next Prime Minister. Yesterday Winston Peters announced New Zealand First would go into coalition with the Labour Party. The Greens will support Labour on confidence… Audio
Bill English concedes
National Party Leader Bill English talks to reporters about the negotiations that led to the National Party no longer being in government. Audio
Green Party leader speaks to the media
Green Party leader James Shaw talks about the Green Party's role providin in confidence and supply in the new Labour-NZ First-Green alliance. Audio
Jacinda Adern makes first speech as incoming Prime Minister
The Labour Leader and soon to be Prime Minister Jacinda Adern says she believes she has found coalition partners she can work with. Winston Peters has been offered the position of Deputy Prime… Video, Audio
Green Party still needs to officially sign up for coalition
Otago University's expert in electoral law Andrew Geddis on the incoming coalition government. Audio
NZ First still undecided
With an announcement due, Winston Peters said earlier today his party has still not yet decided whether to go with National or Labour. Video
Analysis of the campaign and coalition
Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards shares his opinions on Jacinda Adern's rise to power. Audio
Labour Party, Green Party and NZ First will be government
Former Green co-leader Russel Norman and former Labour Party president Mike Williams give their thoughts on the new coalition. Audio
NZ First will be in coalition with Labour & Greens
Political Editor Jane Patterson reports from a lift right after NZ First leader Winston Peters announced that his party will be in coalition with the Labour Party and Green Party. Audio
‘We could and should be doing far better’ – NZ First chooses Labour
NZ First leader Winston Peters arrives at the Beehive Theatrette and announces his coalition choice is the Labour Party and Green Party. Video, Audio