Election17
VIDEO: Two-party coalition more stable - English
The National Party leader says he'll speak to Winston Peters in the next few days, and doesn't expect to include ACT in a National-led government. Watch the media conference here. Video
Winston in box seat as 'youthquake' fails to fire
Analysis - Despite National's celebratory mood, no one dared claim victory last night - because no one's going anywhere without Winston, writes David Slack
Triggering the youth landslide vote
Opinion - We're asking better questions about why young people don't vote - now how about some better solutions, says Laura O'Connell Rapira.
VIDEO: Negotiations will take time - Ardern
The Labour leader says the party's attempts to form a government will begin with a meeting with Greens leader James Shaw later today. Video
Three's a crowd in government
Opinion - National's got to be in the box seat for putting together a governing deal - but not just because it's the largest party, writes Andrew Geddis
The Morning After: Part 6
Live with Wallace Chapman and Megan Whelan from the Backbencher pub in Wellington and including panellists Jane Clifton, Bryce Edwards and Chris Wikaira. Comedy with Pinky Agnew, Jame Nokise and music… Audio
The Morning After: Part 5
Live with Wallace Chapman and Megan Whelan from the Backbencher pub in Wellington and including panellists Jane Clifton, Bryce Edwards and Chris Wikaira. Comedy with Pinky Agnew, Jame Nokise and music… Audio
The Morning After: Part 4
Live with Wallace Chapman and Megan Whelan from the Backbencher pub in Wellington and including panellists Jane Clifton, Bryce Edwards and Chris Wikaira. Comedy with Pinky Agnew, Jame Nokise and music… Audio
Parties poised for negotiations
National Party leader Bill English will "undoubtedly" talk to Winston Peters today, campaign manager Steven Joyce says.
Mediawatch Election Special for 24 September 2017
Colin Peacock presents a live critical overview of the news media's election performance from the Backbencher. Also: a look back at how the election campaign unfolded in the media - and the political… Audio
Election17: What you need to know
The preliminary result is in but there are still hundreds of thousands of special votes - and now the coalition wrangling begins.
How the battleground seats fell
As predicted there were some tough battles in key electorate seats. Here's how the the votes fell yesterday.
Seymour keeps ACT in Parliament but flying solo
ACT Party leader David Seymour says he's disappointed he won't be bringing any extra MPs into Parliament.
The Morning After: Part 1
Fiona Barker, Neil Miller, and Stephanie Rodgers join Wallace Chapman and Megan Whelan for the live post election special from the Backbencher pub in Wellington. With guests including Greg O'Connor… Audio
Metiria Turei bows out
Metiria Turei has bowed out of politics after 15 years, saying she does not regret telling her benefit fraud story.
Māori Party demise signals end to Flavell's career
Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell has signalled an end to his political career after voters ousted him and his party from Parliament.
Labour's Greg O'Connor on Ōhāriu: 'Every little thing got you over the line'
Labour's Greg O'Connor has won Ōhāriu, left vacant by United Future's Peter Dunne, barring a huge turnaround in special votes.
Which way, Winston?
The outcome of yesterday's election is still not certain, with the balance of power now resting with New Zealand First.
What the next Parliament could look like
What colours will be seen in Parliament based on the preliminary results? Check out the new make-up of the debating chamber here.
Bill in the lead, but Winston holds the balance
NZ First leader Winston Peters holds the balance of power based on the preliminary vote count, despite losing his Northland seat.