Labour
Little confidence Labour will deliver on its promises
Seventy percent of Māngere voters chose Labour to run the country. But locals told Checkpoint's Zac Fleming that they have little faith anything will change. Video, Audio
Portfolio allocation 'like a game of jenga' - Jacinda Ardern
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has named her Cabinet, including Labour's senior MPs and former leader Andrew Little. She says she will announce ministerial positions on Wednesday. Audio
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
After the sigh of relief, time to set a decisive course
Opinion - Labour was always a logical choice for New Zealand First, and now's the time to wrench the steering wheel as far as it can go in a new direction, writes Stephanie Rodgers.
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's leadership 'profound' for women - Linda Clark
Lawyer and political commentator Linda Clark tells Susie Ferguson having a young, female Prime Minister will be profound for women. 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
RNZ's political editor on new New Zealand government
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson was in Parliament on Thursday and has been following developments with NZ First over the past few weeks. She joins us now with analysis of Winston Peters' decision… Audio
'Absolute honour and privilege' - new PM Jacinda Ardern
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 growing ranks of young leaders… Audio
Labour veteran Mike Williams 'stunned' at Labour success
Former Labour Party president Mike Williams says he's "stunned" after the recent resurgence of Labour and the formation of the new government. 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
Helen Clark 'delighted' at Labour win
Labour's last prime minister was Helen Clark. She tells us she's delighted her party's back in power after nine years. 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
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
