Jacinda Ardern
Ardern says the final results strengthen Labour's mandate
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says the final election results give her party a strengthened mandate to continue with coalition negotiations. Audio
Nervous wait for election results almost over
The wait for the official election results is almost over. Tomorrow's announcement could see Labour and the Greens each win another seat at National's expense strengthening their negotiating position… Audio
Winston Peters kicks off coalition talks, but says 'we just can't win'
Winston Peters held his first post-election meetings with the leaders of National and Labour at Parliament today. He says he will make a decision on October 12. Video, Audio
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New Zealand First's leader has spoken to his counterparts in the National and Labour parties.
Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media… Video, Audio
Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media…
Video, AudioMoana Maniapoto and Jacinda Ardern present the APRA Maioha Award to Alien Weaponry
Moana Maniapoto and Jacinda Ardern present the APRA Maioha Award to Alien Weaponry Video, Audio
Shared PM offer to Peters 'wise' - Tuariki Delamere
Former New Zealand First MP Tuariki John Delamere was an MP alongside Mr Peters from 1996 to 1999 when the party was last in coalition with National.
He says Jacinda Ardern would be wise to offer… Audio
Election 2017: Ardern plans negotiations with Peters
Jacinda Ardern will sit down with senior MPs and the Labour Party leadership today to work out who will negotiate with Winston Peters' New Zealand First. She joins Susie Ferguson to discuss the plans.
…Labour leader Jacinda Ardern discusses next steps with NZ First
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern will meet with senior Labour MPs tomorrow to decide who will be on the party's negotiating team. She joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Ardern happy to give Peters time to consider options
The Labour leader, Jacinda Ardern, says voters will need to be patient as the two main parties jostle for a deal with Winston Peters. Audio
Election 2017: Wait for a government begins
After six weeks of a turbulent election campaign, the waiting for a government now begins. Neither National or Labour is in a position to form a government without the support of New Zealand First… Audio
Election 2017: Coalition talks wait for NZ First
Politicians will be returning to Wellington today with no clear result out of Saturday's general election. The talks to form a new Government will not start immediately as both National and Labour… Audio
MMP and Jacindamania prove international curiosities
Analysis - International media turned a quizzical eye on last night's election - seemingly intrigued by the rise of 'Jacindamania' and the would be king or queen-maker, Winston Peters, writes Amelia…
Fear and loathing in the farming press
Claims that the election turned the rural-urban divide into a chasm were strongly echoed in the media - especially the farming press. Audio
Fear and loathing in the farming press
Claims that the election turned the rural-urban divide into a chasm were strongly echoed in the media - especially the farming press.
AudioJacinda Ardern positive despite National taking lead
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says voters expect her party and the Greens to do "all they can to form the best government we can". She talks to RNZ political reporter Chris Bramwell. Video, Audio
“I believe New Zealand’s best days are ahead of this” – Jacinda Ardern
"The last seven weeks have been nothing but a privilege" - Labour leader Jacinda Ardern speaks to supporters at Auckland's Aotea Centre. "I've come off the field knowing we gave it our all." Video, Audio
Results, surprises and expectations with RNZ’s panel
Guyon Espiner, political scientist Dr Maria Bargh, UMR's Stephen Mills and political commentator Bryce Edwards discuss the merits of MMP and Jacinda Ardern's fate if Labour isn't in government. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern’s partner Clarke Gayford talks to John Campbell
Clarke Gayford is serving food to media and gatherers outside the Auckland home he shares with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern. Video, Audio
