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![Apathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Apathy plagues turn-out for Hamilton East by-election
Time is running out to vote in the Hamilton East by-election.
![Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again
It's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.
![Auditor-General to conduct review after Herald investigation finds voting errors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Auditor-General to conduct review after Herald investigation finds voting errors
The review is also likely to involve tabling a report in Parliament.
![Electoral Commission defends use of marae as polling booth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Electoral Commission defends use of marae as polling booth
The commission said it sought assurance the Te Pāti Māori candidate would not be involved.
![Te Pāti Māori not under investigation over Manurewa Marae polling booth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Te Pāti Māori not under investigation over Manurewa Marae polling booth
The Electoral Commission says no complaints have been made.
![15 voting places with ‘data entry errors’ found after Herald investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
15 voting places with ‘data entry errors’ found after Herald investigation
One of the errors was at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato electorate.
![Voting with a love heart and accidentally voting twice: How does a judicial recount work?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Voting with a love heart and accidentally voting twice: How does a judicial recount work?
Three candidates have filed applications for a judicial recount.
!['Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies error](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Full check': Electoral Commission reviewing voting results after Herald identifies error
One of errors occurred at Pukekohe Intermediate voting station in Port Waikato.
!['Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount
'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.
![Shane Te Pou: The election was underfunded and unfair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Shane Te Pou: The election was underfunded and unfair
Opinion: Everyone should have their voice heard and their vote counted; that didn't happen
![Labour won’t stand a candidate in ‘unwinnable’ Port Waikato byelection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Labour won’t stand a candidate in ‘unwinnable’ Port Waikato byelection
Advance voting starts in just over three weeks and polling day is November 25.
![Who spent most on online ads this election?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'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.
![Interactive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmaker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Interactive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmaker
The official election result will be declared on November 3.
![Explainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Explainer: Why does it take so long to count special votes?
The final election result will be declared on November 3.
![Election 2023: Carl Bates says being Whanganui’s new MP is ‘a real privilege’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Election 2023: Carl Bates says being Whanganui’s new MP is ‘a real privilege’
"I’m looking forward to the journey. There’s a lot of hard work ahead."
!['There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in Waiariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in Waiariki
Waititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.
![Live: Voting is over - what happens now and when will we know who's won?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Live: Voting is over - what happens now and when will we know who's won?
How long before we get a new government?
![Voting to continue past 7pm if required, issue with online enrolment system fixed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Voting to continue past 7pm if required, issue with online enrolment system fixed
The system was down for hours, causing headaches at some voting booths.
![All you need to know for election day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
All you need to know for election day
Haven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.
![Byelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Byelection and overhang explained: How much bigger could the next Parliament be?
A death on the campaign has highlighted some confusing aspects of our electoral law.