Jane Patterson
Winston Peters extends govt coalition deadline - analysis
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has set another deadline for government talks, saying there will be a final decision and an announcement by the end of next week. NZ First has been meeeting… Audio
Black Friday coalition? Not likely
Power Play - Superstitious or not, tomorrow doesn't augur well for the announcement of a new government, RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson writes.
Coalition crunch time: Political analysis
It's been nearly a week since the 2017 election special votes were counted and revealed, and NZ First leader Winston Peters has been negotiating with National and Labour to form a coalition… Audio
Day two coalition talks may head into night
Coalition talks are about to enter their second day. National's team will meet with New Zealand First's leader Winston Peters at 9:30am, Labour's team at midday. Mr Peters yesterday told reporters the… Audio
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
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.
Coalition negotiations start
The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has confirmed he will meet with National and Labour in Wellington today to start coalition talks. RNZ's Political editor Jane Patterson talks to Kathryn… Audio
National, Labour talk coalitions with Peters - analysis
Preliminary talks to form a new government get under way today. New Zealand First, which holds the balance of power, will meet the National Party in the morning and the Labour Party in the afternoon… Audio
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
Peters sticks to promised coalition deadline
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has had a last blast at the media before retreating behind closed doors until the final election result is announced. At a press conference yesterday he made it… Audio
NZ First leader returns to Parliament, lashes out at media
Winston Peters has held a insult-laden media conference this afternoon, lashing out at journalists for their election coverage. He said he will have a decision about any deal by October 12. Video, Audio
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
Election 2017: Coalition talks begin - analysis
There will be at least a two-week wait before a fresh New Zealand government is formed. The special votes are yet to be counted, and could have an impact on the decision New Zealand First leader… Audio
2017 election - what happened
We speak with political editor Jane Patterson and Jennifer Curtin, associate professor of politics and international relations at The University of Auckland. Audio
'The mandate National has is clearly stronger than Labour’ – English
National leader Bill English says his party is keen to work with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, and expects there will be direct discussions between the leaders in the coming days. Video, Audio
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaks to supporters
"As things stand I believe we have the balance of political responsibility and we're not going to be hasty with that" - Winston Peters. Video, Audio
Labour (with Greens) expect to be neck-to-neck with National
Labour's David Parker says he expects the margin will narrow, as the party believes many of the 200,000 special votes in the advance voting period will be for Labour. Video, Audio
