Election17
Welfare, climate big winners in Greens-Labour deal
The welfare system will be overhauled to remove 'excessive sanctions' and make sure people can live in dignity, as part of the Green Party's support deal with Labour.
RECAP: policy deals revealed
The coalition and confidence and supply deals were officially signed this afternoon.
Coalition deals revealed
The coalition deals between Labour and NZ First and Labour and the Greens have been unveiled. Details were released when the parties held signing ceremonies at Parliament today. Video, Audio
VIDEO: coalition deals signed
Video - Watch as incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveils the details of the deals Labour struck with New Zealand First and the Greens. Video
Winston Peters accepts Deputy PM, Foreign Minister roles
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters will be named as Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister when the final Cabinet line-up is revealed later this week.
Pike River families confident new govt will keep re-entry promise
There's hope closure is finally within grasp for the families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster.
Political panel
We've had three days to absorb the fact that the country is heading in a different direction with Jacinda Ardern at the helm in a Labour-led coalition, in partnership with Winston Peters and NZ First… Audio
Ardern confirms Labour's immigration target to hold sway
Winston Peters has not responded to revelations that a big part of his immigration policy will be shunted aside in the Labour-led government.
Pressure on Māori MPs to deliver in new govt
The pressure is on for all Māori MPs in the new government to deliver changes that were promised during their election campaign.
US officially congratulates Labour and Jacinda Ardern
The United States has officially congratulated Labour and Jacinda Ardern on forming the next Government.
Labour-NZ First govt: How did it get to this?
Opinion - The Labour-New Zealand First minority government may seem bizarre, but it's simply the next stage on our MMP journey, Claire Robinson writes.
Wellingtonians hopeful for change
Beyond the Beehive, the suburbs are abuzz with the news that a new government is about to take the reigns after nine years under National.
Labour-NZ First government: what you need to know
New Zealand has a new Labour-led government in a coalition with New Zealand First and supported by the Greens.
Looking forward there's lots to look forward to
Opinion - "Our government suddenly looks a lot more like all of us" - The Spinoff's Simon Wilson tells us all the things he's looking forward to from a Labour-NZ First government.
Pike River families 'ecstatic' new govt committed to re-entry
Pike River families campaigning for re-entry to the mine are confident that the new government will make it happen.
Cannabis referendum part of Greens' deal
New Zealand will have a referendum on legalising marijuana for personal use as part of the Greens deal with Labour.
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.
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.
Watch: James Shaw on Greens' govt role
The Green Party will have ministerial responsibilities relating to climate change, restoring forests and rivers and eradicating poverty, leader James Shaw says. Video
NZ First chooses Labour
New Zealand First has chosen to enter a coalition with the Labour Party, with the Green Party on confidence and supply, Winston Peters says. Video