Across all electorates, National Party voters were least inclined to split their votes.

Claire Trevett lifts the lid on the plan - and the man - to breathe life into the party.

The special vote count tomorrow is expected to favour Labour and the Greens over National.

Kaumatua Lewis Moeau, cultural adviser to the Prime Minister, died today aged 79.

Maori Party's initial win in rural Marlborough booth revoked.

The Greens' refusal to consider a coalition with National is pathetic, former PM says.

Charities Service looks into alleged misspending on travel and care at private hospitals.

MPs who quit or lost their seats at the election can still look forward to a few perks.

MPs who have lost their place in Parliament are eyeing up new careers.

Comment: Should we mourn or celebrate the ejection of the Maori Party from Parliament?

EIDOTIRAL: The Maori Party might not be seen again.

The Maori Party has started on the long road to try to rebuild by 2020.

The Maori Party leader has announced he is leaving politics.

The Māori Party fell well below the 5 per cent threshold for keeping any list MPs.

Andrew Alderson usually rates sport stars. Today he uses his talents to politicians.

Track the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.

Bill English is in the box seat after leading National to a triumphant result.

Obesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.

Most Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.

Local Focus speaks to the Māori community of Pirirakau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Herald stands by a reporter threatened after reporting on a Māori Party candidate.

The PM has accused Labour of driving an urban-rural divide during the election campaign.

Charities Service probes office of Maori King following complaints of mis-spending.

The Green Party is downplaying the risk of putting Metiria Turei back in the spotlight.

Maori Party says much more work is required on water before any water tax is applied.

The NZ Herald asked those contesting the election what they would do about youth suicide.

More than a quarter of Kiwis disagree NZ lives up to its clean, green image, survey finds.

Who will win the battle of the minor party leaders?

A new poll showed his party would struggle to form a Government after the election.

Don Brash says Winston Peters the best chance of "ending National's race-based policies".