MMP
New poll shows majority support MMP
Emanuel Kalafatelis of Research NZ reveals the results of a new poll on MMP. Nearly half of those surveyed support it.
Almost one-half of respondents (47%) stated they were satisfied with the MMP… Audio
Political panel on the constitution and the hiatus
The political hiatus is almost over with Winston Peters due to meet his board on Monday. Otago Law Professor Andrew Geddis and Associate Professor Jennifer Curtin from the School of Politics and… Audio
NZ First coalition talks reignite MMP debate
Long-drawn-out coalition talks have once again ignited the debate about the MMP system, and whether or not it should be scrapped. It's been more than two weeks since New Zealanders went to the polls… Audio
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
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
Germany follows NZ in MMP coalition talks
New Zealand's not the only country that can have protracted coalition discussions. In Germany in 2013, it took 86 days, and Chief political correspondent at Deutsche Welle TV Melinda Crane tells us… 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
Commentator says voters lose control when coalition talks begin
Commentator Karl du Fresne talks about how frustrated voters become when coalition talks begin and they have no say. Audio
Calls for MMP changes in light of the current waiting game
Unease at the current situation of minor parties holding more sway over majority parties again calls in to question the MMP voting system and it's threshholds. Audio
Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media… Video, Audio
Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media…
Video, AudioFormer PM Jim Bolger on how to deal with Winston Peters
Former National Prime Minister Jim Bolger negotiated the first ever MMP government with Winston Peters in 1996. He spoke to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Chch MPs ready to deal with 'massive challenges' city faces
Christchurch voters reminded New Zealand that there are specific issues there that the rest of the country doesn't grapple with. John Campbell talks to some of the people they elected. Audio
NZers divided over result and who NZ First will go with
RNZ reporters around New Zealand hit the streets today to ask voters whether they think Winston Peters will go with Labour or National. Video, Audio
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern discusses next steps with NZ First
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern will meet with senior Labour MPs tomorrow to decide who will be on the party's negotiating team. She joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Germany's Merkel re-elected, but far-right party rises
Exit polls for the German election suggest Angela Merkel will be re-elected for her fourth term as Chancellor. Her conservative CDU party gained the most votes, coming in at around 32.5 percent… Audio
National urges voters to snub minor parties
National is telling voters they shouldn't bother voting for minor parties. Yesterday on the campaign trail Bill English said voters should cut out the middle man and simply vote for one of the two… Audio
Election no two-horse race
National and Labour want voters to think they're in a "drag race". For those who need a reminder, this is still an MMP election, Brent Edwards writes.
Shaw, Fox and Seymour debate policies - over cake
To mark the 21st birthday of MMP, Greens' James Shaw, Maori Party's Marama Fox and Act's David Seymour join John Campbell in the Checkpoint studio. Video, Audio
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio
