Election17
Green Party dismisses National-Green speculation
Green Party leader James Shaw is focused on forming a government with the Labour Party and everything else is just 'noise', he says.
Labour still aiming to form govt - Ardern
Labour has an "absolute responsibility" to try to form a government, even with a slim majority, leader Jacinda Ardern says. Audio
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
New Zealand First's leader has spoken to his counterparts in the National and Labour parties.
Peters puts English on hold
New Zealand First is refusing to return National's calls offering preliminary coalition discussions prior to the special votes being counted. Audio
Waiting for a government: Kirk Hope
While Winston Peters awaits the counting of special votes before deciding on a coalition partner, many business leaders are sitting on their hands, loathe to commit to any future deals until a new… Audio
Special votes: why the wait?
Opinion - Winston Peters has said he'll wait for the special votes to be counted before deciding who to support in government. But why does the count take so long, Andrew Geddis asks.
'Snowball's chance in hell' of a Green-National deal
Former Green MPs are rubbishing the prospect of the party doing any deal with National, with some chalking up such talk as 'mischief-making'.
Greens won't mix with Blue to get into the Beehive
Former Green MPs are rubbishing the prospect of their party doing any deal with National, chalking up such talk as mere mischief-making. Video, Audio
Peters appears to shift on Māori seat referendum
The New Zealand First leader says the situation has changed now the Māori Party has been voted out of Parliament.
VIDEO: Winston Peters speaks to media
Winston Peters launched a tirade against the media this afternoon, hurling insults at journalists and deriding their election coverage. Video
TOP staffer's 'two tops' tweet under investigation
The Electoral Commission is looking into complaints about a tweet sent on election day by The Opportunities Party's communications adviser Sean Plunket.
Winston Peters tight-lipped as he returns to Wellington
The New Zealand First leader wasn't answering questions as he flew into Wellington to discuss coalition options with his colleagues.
Winston wins the web
Can't get a straight answer from Winston Peters about who he'll go into coalition with? Ask Google instead.
Education groups pin hopes on NZ First MP
Education groups are hoping schools and early childhood centres will benefit from NZ First's position deciding the make-up of the next government. Audio
Farmer confidence slips but remains up overall
Farmer confidence fell in the past three months on the back of election uncertainty and a slight shift in sheep and beef markets.
National and Labour hold caucus meetings today
National and Labour held caucus meetings on Tuesday in preparation for coalition negotiations with New Zealand First and Winston Peters. Video, Audio
Panel Says
Ella Henry on her iwi settlement and Selwyn Manning praises election workers.. Audio
Labour lives in hope of coalition
National-led fourth term government not a done deal. Audio
Parties gather for first post-election caucus
The two main parties are holding their first caucus meetings as they get ready to start negotiations with New Zealand First to try to form a government.
VIDEO: Jacinda Ardern on coalition talks
The Labour Party leader will be meeting the party's senior MPs and the party leadership today as it prepares for negotiations with Winston Peters. Watch her interview with Morning Report here. Video
