
National will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predicts
More spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.
More spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.
It was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.
The Herald answers your questions on what happens now.
Final election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.
OPINION: Whatever the final count, Christopher Luxon has had a remarkable result.
OPINION: For all of his faults - and there are many - Peters really is remarkable.
OPINION: One strong pattern has been evident throughout Winston Peters' career.
National and Act have the numbers to govern on the night, but NZ First may yet be needed.
National picked up 42.4 per cent of the party vote, almost double the amount for Labour.
Haven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.
OPINION: Spaceman Seymour was floating in his tin can far above the world.
Winston Peters delivered the horror show element to Luxon's campaign script.
OPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.
Opinion: Audrey Young explains why voter scepticism goes back a long way.
Where do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.
Health experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.
OPINION: NZ First's Bay of Islands election night parties and what to expect after voting.
Labour is set to lose several current MPs and ministers.
OPINION: A likely outcome of the election is another election.
Port Waikato is a safe National seat, held by MP Andrew Bayly.
OPINION: For a lesson in how not to handle Winston Peters, look to National.
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader has 50 per cent of the votes in a new poll.
Jim Bolger was the first PM who had to strike a deal with Winston Peters under MMP.
Plus, today's On the Campaign looks at the two electorate races in Wellington Central.
Christopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.
OPINION: Anything is possible when all MMP parties have their country’s welfare at heart.
NZ First leader also mocked the campaign coverage of Labour and National.
The National leader was pushed by Northlanders on how he'd handle Winston Peters.
Opinion: Nats should’ve ruled him out and starved him of votes.
Opinion: We won't find stability and a bit of relief with Luxon-led government.