Election17
Ardern maintains 'separate' negotiations
It is not necessary for Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens to all negotiate together in the same room, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says. Audio
Coalition discussions continue 'policy by policy'
The second round of talks to pull together a new government will kick off this morning and could stretch into the night.
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman
The final vote count sees Golriz Gharaman into Parliament on the Green party list. She was nine when her family fled Iran and she's been a human rights lawyer for the United Nations and here in New… Audio
NZ First to meet National and Labour today
Negotiations to form a new government will begin in earnest today, with both National and Labour claiming a strong mandate to form the next government.
Political panel: The final countdown
Political scientist and commentator Dr Bryce Edwards, NBR's political editor Rob Hosking, and RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson look at the permutations that come about after the final election… Audio
'We have a strengthened mandate' - Ardern
Video - The Labour Party leader says negotiations will start in earnest this weekend after it picked up another seat today. Watch her stand-up here. Video
National drops 2 seats, Greens/Labour pick up 2
National has lost two seats and the Labour and Green parties each picked up one in the final election results.
RECAP: Final election results
The wait is over and the results are out. Look back on RNZ's blog with Megan Whelan.
National still 'significantly the largest party'
Video - The National Party says negotiations with New Zealand First will proceed at some pace this week. Video
VIDEO: Result a case for govt change - Greens
Green Party leader James Shaw says he's absolutely delighted they have picked up another seat. Video
Election results: what you need to know
The special votes have been counted and the official results of the 2017 election are out. Here's what you need to know.
Election17 - Full results
Infographic - Take a deep dive into the full results of the 2017 general election.
Special vote's likely winners and losers
With the final election results coming, the Green Party's Golriz Ghahraman is a fraction away from becoming an MP, while National's Nicola Willis is on the chopping block.
While we wait, what's on the table?
Power Play - The principals have met and decision hour draws closer. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson runs through possible permutations of the next government.
Swipe left or right? Winston's political speed dating begins
The courting of Winston Peters has begun in earnest after a series of quickfire meetings at Parliament with the leaders of National and Labour. Video
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
Bolger: Peters might not choose coalition
As the formation of a new government moves up a gear today, a former prime minister says Winston Peters may be leaning towards a support arrangement, not a coalition. Audio
Coalition courting to commence
Preliminary talks to form a new government get under way today.
Leaders' final preparations before coalition talks begin
The first talks between National, New Zealand First and Labour will be held at Parliament tomorrow. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Former TOP staffer's tweet referred to police
Police have been asked to investigate four social media posts made on election day, including two from former TOP communications director Sean Plunket.
