By Alastair Bull of NZPA

Auckland, Nov 9 NZPA - The Maori Party will today begin trying to convince its members that it should work with the new National-led Government so it can gain policy successes for Maori people.

By Kevin Norquay of NZPA

Wellington, Nov 9 NZPA - Twenty nine years after fighting his way into Parliament on a court-ordered recount, Winston Peters was yesterday voted back into the wilderness.

By Peter Wilson of NZPA

Wellington, Nov 9 NZPA - National Party leader John Key will start forming a centre-right government this week after winning the general election and ending nine years of Labour reign.

By Belinda McCammon of NZPA

Auckland, Nov 9 NZPA - After a call late last night from National Party leader and incoming Prime Minister John Key, ACT leader Rodney Hide is preparing for one of the biggest meetings of his political career.

7 November 2008 - Today Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons visited a junior school under construction which incorporates a number of heating and energy initiatives, making it one of the most efficient schools in the country.

7 November 2008 - Dr Pita Sharples has today revealed that some voters casting an advance vote were told that they could not vote for the Maori Party unless they are on the Maori roll.

7 November 2008 - Prime Minister Helen Clark and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed the grant of up to $6 million for Auckland's Q Theatre.

Kiwi Party Candidate, Gordon Copeland MP, said today that the Party's policy which would see each tax payer given the ability to redirect $100 of their tax to a community charity, would fundamentally change civil society in New Zealand.

6 November 2008 - Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe says the Labour-led government's Broadband Investment Fund has received a huge number of expressions of interest for funding broadband rollout.

People working together can make a difference, Associate Health Minister and Progressive Leader Jim Anderton said today.