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The Labour Minister who lost by 4 votes and the seat with ‘bigger than Jacinda’ margin

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has already indicated the party will be seeking a recount.

'Swallow some of those words': Why Luxon is unlikely to be happy about final votes

The final results will force National and Act to work with NZ First.

Mt Albert knife-edge: Nat's Melissa Lee supports recount after Labour's 20-vote win

Melissa Lee acknowledged the result was “extremely close”.

Tauranga commissioners appointment prompts apology from 'misleading' Govt dept

Internal Affairs said it didn't hold the information requested. The Ombudsman said it did.

Who spent most on online ads this election?

How much parties, candidates and lobby groups shelled out to show up in your feeds.

'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in Wellington

Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.

Which electorate gave Liz Gunn's NZ Loyal party the most votes?

The electorate where it got the largest preliminary support got just under 1200 votes.

Final results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from here

The Herald answers your questions on what happens now.

Green Party on track for strong result, ahead in Wellington and Auckland central electorates

In one of the biggest election upsets, Tamatha Paul is well ahead in Wellington Central.

Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests

Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.

Police preparing for second Posie Parker protest

Police speaking with Parker's representatives on safety plans after chaos of first rally.

The people who won't be able to vote this election - and whether that needs to change

The wheels of democracy are always turning.

MPs vote for big shake-up next Parliament, including boosting Govt scrutiny

The next Parliament will look a bit different.

Let democracy and good leadership triumph over the bad and the ugly

OPINION: Our editorial shout-out to voters and politicians amid the election clamouring.

‘Terrible experience’: Trump rages after posing for mugshot

"I believe it is a very sad day for America which should never happen."

Editorial: Fear and loathing on the campaign trail

EDITORIAL: Divisiveness is being used as an election strategy.

‘Everyone’s gone completely nuts’: David Seymour slams reaction to joke about blowing up ministry

His deputy says the joke has been “completely blown out of proportion”.

'Not a huge surprise': Ten Te Pāti Māori election signs vandalised in Tauranga

The misspelt word "raciest" has been spray painted on some of the defaced signs.