Nz First
‘New Zealanders have voted for change’ - James Shaw
Green Party leader James Shaw says he is pleased with tonight's result as 'current indications' are the three opposition parties command the majority of votes once special and overseas votes are… Video, Audio
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaks to supporters
"As things stand I believe we have the balance of political responsibility and we're not going to be hasty with that" - Winston Peters. Video, Audio
'It’s Winston Peter’s choice at the moment'
National will likely still need NZ First to govern, Bryce Edwards tells Guyon Espiner. 'But there's no reason to say he's going to choose National'. The political experts comment on Jacinda Ardern's… Video, Audio
'This election is not over' - Stephen Mills
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is the 'kingmaker for the first time since 1996', UMR executive director Stephen Mills tells Guyon Espiner. Former Labour cabinet minister Clayton Cosgrove and… Video, Audio
Winston Peters joins RNZ to discuss early poll results
Winston Peters tells John Campbell he will only discuss possible coalition deals once the full election results are in. Video, Audio
Labour, National both up in 1News Colmar Brunton poll
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the latest 1News Colmar Brunton poll. Audio
'Crap' polls don't reflect NZ First's position - Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has dismissed the country's political polls as "crap" and says the public should ignore them.
Early voting shifts election campaign into higher gear
Political parties are shifting into another gear with ten days now remaining before the general election. Audio
NZ First leader dismisses Waitangi Tribunal pledge
An NZ First candidate who said the party would "scrap the Waitangi Tribunal" wasn't representing party policy, Winston Peters says.
Peters lays down demands on major parties
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he expects any major party he negotiates with must give details on its policies, including Labour's plans for tax changes. Audio
Peters dismisses 'junk science' polls
Winston Peters takes his campaign beyond Northland as he chases some of the support that appears to have slipped from New Zealand First.
Peters accuses National of character assassination
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he's the victim of a National Party dirty tricks campaign after it emerged in the media he'd had to pay money back after being paid superannuation at the… Audio
Shane Jones happy with #8 ranking on NZ First list
The New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones is delighted that he's been ranked number eight on the party list, saying he was always utterly confident his quality would shine through. Video, Audio
NZ First candidate ridiculed for power company renationalisation
Act Party leader David Seymour ridiculed NZ First candidate Richard Prosser after he outlined the party's plans to buy back the country's power companies, but got the policy wrong. Video, Audio
Labour's plea for campaign funding as election looms
As the Labour Party languishes in the polls, it is desperately calling on supporters to open their wallets to help them reach more voters.
Peters: Interests of majority of Maori not served by the electorate MPs
Winston Peters says the interests of the majority of Maori have not been served by the Maori seat MPs. He says Maori are more concerned about affordable housing, better health and education rather… Audio
Greens and NZ First hold their annual conferences
Mei Heron and Benedict Collins report from the Greens and NZ First AGMS both being held in Auckland this weekend. Audio
NZ First and Greens head into AGMs this weekend after scuffles
On current polling both the Green Party and New Zealand First would need to support Labour if it's to lead the next Government. This weekend both parties are holding their annual conferences and they… Audio
'Farm boy' Shane Jones promises help for Whangarei
Shane Jones has announced he will stand for NZ First in the Whangarei seat. He was quick to remind locals he's a country boy at heart. Audio
Shane Jones to stand for NZ First
Former Labour MP Shane Jones announced today he will stand for NZ First in the Whangarei electorate. He talks to John Campbell. Audio