PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
LivePoliticsNZ First looks to bring Nats to table for quick deal, will ask for 2nd Covid inquiryNZ First knows it needs to deliver for its anti-Covid response constituency.15 Oct 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationBusiness confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economyInflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.15 Oct 09:00 PM
KahuJohn Tamihere: 'We did very well and I think there is a possibility of a fifth seat'John Tamihere says don't count out another electorate seat swinging to Te Pāti Māori.15 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculationOPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.15 Oct 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: Labour’s downfall was not rocking the boatOPINION: It felt more like the Labour government took a “hold on and wait” approach.15 Oct 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Strongest advocate': New MP's vow to the Bay of PlentyThe National Party’s youngest MP, Tom Rutherford, is humbled by the election result.15 Oct 05:11 PM
New ZealandUffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'Roading, infrastructure and law and order are among the key pieces of work.15 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandMcClay: Work starts now to restore Rotorua's reputationRotorua MP Todd McClay says he will work hard to get back the Rotorua that once was.15 Oct 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational’s secret weapon in domination of LabourNZ agency Topham Guerin was behind Luxon's online campaign and previously Boris Johnson's15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe road ahead: What Northland's leaders want to see from our new MPsThe preliminary results are out, and Northland's leaders have reacted.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why a cohesive coalition is high on incoming PM’s listOPINION: The divisions that must now be healed lie deeper than party disagreements.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thank goodness': Elon Musk congratulates Christopher Luxon on National's election winBusiness magnate Elon Musk has celebrated National's election win online.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDid the polls get it right? How predictions stacked upRecent polls were broadly accurate on party shares. The surprise was in the electorates.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslideNational MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.15 Oct 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for regionThere are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.15 Oct 05:01 AM
New Zealand'There's a bit of volatility': High-ranking Nats meet at Luxon's Remuera homeA long strategy meeting with Nicola Willis and other MPs took place.15 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for RangitīkeiRedmayne's immediate plans included increasing the police presence in Feilding.15 Oct 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Labour collapse - fit for the war but not for the peaceOPINION: Labour won the pandemic war, but did not know how to win the peace that followed.15 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandWairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come inThe incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.15 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandElection 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."15 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandKirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over CoffeyEast Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.15 Oct 02:03 AM
New Zealand‘Did not think that result was possible’: Nimon stunned as Napier turns blueThe 32-year-old says working hard, being herself, and "taking the high road" helped.15 Oct 01:56 AM
TaxNational will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predictsMore spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.15 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandTe Tai Tokerau seat narrowly held by Kelvin Davis, special votes yet to countedThe Labour MP is narrowly in front in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.15 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandCoffey to go: 'That's politics, that's what you sign up for'Labour's Tamati Coffey bows out of politics after election-night loss.15 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandWedd's thoughts with late grandfather as she writes her own political chapterAs the crowd surrounded the new MP, she thought of her grandfather looking down.15 Oct 12:49 AM
PoliticsCovid lockdowns or policy bonfires? What caused Labour's vote to plummetIt was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.15 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandNew Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'15 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandFinal results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from hereThe Herald answers your questions on what happens now.14 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland seats on knife-edge as Nats celebrate snatching Labour strongholdsSome traditional Labour strongholds including Mt Albert are incredibly close.14 Oct 09:46 PM
New Zealand'A great day': Luxon on win for National and All BlacksAfter a win for National and a win for the All Blacks, Luxon is having a good morning.14 Oct 08:51 PM
Politics'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to LabourFinal election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.14 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandResults of the 2023 election on our interactive mapSearch for electorate results and total party votes following yesterday's election.14 Oct 05:14 PM