Nz First
National says NZ First apology for threat never happened
New Zealand First is causing problems again for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with MP Jenny Marcroft accused of threatening to use taxpayer cash to silence political criticism.
National's Rodney MP… Audio
Jones' Air NZ comments 'a step too far' - PM
The Prime Minister has reined in New Zealand First minister Shane Jones after he called for the chairman of Air New Zealand to be sacked. Audio
Angering kiwi twitterati
A New Zealand columist has aused a stir on twitter for a piece he wrote for the Washington Post saying the country is being taken over by the far-right via Winston Peters. Some have slammed the piece… Audio
Minister for Children wanted to repeal anti-smacking legislation
New Zealand First's Tracey Martin, the new Minister for Children and the Minister for Seniors, backed a campaign for the anti-smacking bill to be repealed. She talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
US officially congratulates Labour and Jacinda Ardern
The United States has officially congratulated Labour and Jacinda Ardern on forming the next Government.
What Labour's first 100 days will look like
Labour's long "to-do list" includes cutting immigration, building more homes, re-entering Pike River, and some kind of ban on foreign buyers purchasing existing houses or land is also looking likely. 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
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
