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25 Sep 2017

New Zealand PM Bill English says poll deadlock may last three weeks

Peters emerged as the kingmaker in Saturday`s election after English`s conservative National Party and the Jacinda Ardern-led Labour both failed to win an outright majority.

24 Sep 2017

New Zealand's ruling party ahead after poll but kingmaker in no rush to decide

The Greens angered Peters by labelling his anti-immigration rhetoric racist earlier this year and he warned there would be "consequences".

23 Sep 2017

New Zealand election stalemate leaves maverick Winston Peters as kingmaker

English delivered an unexpectedly strong performance to claim 46 per cent of the vote, while the much-hyped "Jacinda-mania" surrounding Ardern fell short as she finished on 36.

23 Sep 2017

Early count puts Bill English ahead in New Zealand election

Early vote counts tonight in New Zealand's general election showed Prime Minister Bill English's National Party ahead but not by enough to form a government without help from other parties.

22 Sep 2017

New Zealand party leaders make final bid to woo voters

New Zealand opposition leader Jacinda Ardern conceded she needed more time to win over wavering voters Friday, as parties made their final pitches in what has been a rollercoaster election campaign.

21 Sep 2017

Key players in the New Zealand election

New Zealand goes to the polls on Saturday to elect a new government. Here are the key players in a closely-fought election.

New Zealand election

21 Sep 2017

Five key issues in the New Zealand election

Here are five key issues in Saturday`s New Zealand election, which pits Prime Minister Bill English`s centre-right National Party against the opposition Labour Party led by Jacinda Ardern.

13 Jun 2017

Israel, New Zealand restore ties after settlements row

After the resolution passed, Israel recalled its ambassadors to Senegal and New Zealand for consultations.

06 Jun 2017

Donald Trump favours re-engaging with Russia: Rex Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says President Donald Trump has asked him to rebuild the US's relationship with Russia and not allow political turmoil over possible ties to his campaign to get in the way.

20 Mar 2017

New Zealand expels US diplomat after police probe stymied

A US diplomat has been expelled from New Zealand after Washington refused to waive diplomatic immunity so police investigating a serious crime could question him.

05 Jan 2017

Trade, security on New Zealand PM's 1st official trip agenda

New Zealand`s new Prime Minister Bill English will visit three European capitals in January to shore up trade and security links, an official statement said.

18 Dec 2016

New Zealand PM Bill English announces cabinet reshuffle, names new Finance Minister

New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English unveiled a new-look cabinet on Sunday, marking his first major move since taking over the country`s top job six days ago.

12 Dec 2016

Finance Minister Bill English named as New Zealand Prime Minister

New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English was confirmed as the country`s new prime minister on Monday, as expected, a week after John Key announced his surprise resignation after eight years in the role.

12 Dec 2016

Bill English confirmed as new New Zealand Prime Minister

New Zealand`s ruling centre-right National Party on Monday confirmed that Bill English is replacing outgoing Prime Minister John Key and the new deputy Prime Minister will be Paula Bennett.

08 Dec 2016

Bill English set to become New Zealand's next prime minister

Both Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Police Minister Judith Collins dropped out of the race after it became clear English had more support.

05 Dec 2016

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns citing family reasons

Mr Key is stepping down at the request of his wife Bronagh, the New Zealand Herald reports.

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