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Historic Asian firsts amid election disappointment
Asian representation is likely to hold at 11 MPs, matching the previous term.
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NZ First still ruling out Opportunity as Jones forecasts 'wicked three years' if no bipartisanship
Leader Winston Peters is keeping his mouth shut until he sees the official count.
It’s not impossible for the left to win, but it looks very, very difficult
Here's what the numbers say about the election.
This was a thumping repudiation of National after one term leading a Govt
OPINION: It’s clear the power is going to rest with the minor parties.
The votes are counted but there's no clear winner. How long will it take to get a Govt?
Will New Zealand have a new Government by Christmas?
'Soul-destroying': Bishop concedes he is unlikely to return to Parliament
Preliminary votes show Labour's Ginny Andersen ahead by 889 votes in Hutt South.
Auckland election wrap: Mt Roskill too close to call, Nats win big in city’s east
Nats take city's north and east, Labour locks down Auckland's west.
Te Pāti Māori's strategic voting proves successful
Te Pāti Māori and Labour have come out on top in the Māori electorates.
The five knife-edge seats that could decide the next Government
At several times last night, just one vote separated Wood and Cheung in Mt Roskill.
Underwhelming end to election night for Labour; key seats up in the air
Will Michael Wood make a political comeback?
'It may take a bit longer': Luxon, Hipkins prepare NZ for wait as election too close to call
Overhang, Opportunity and special votes could decide result as top Nats wiped out.
'Don't get carried away': Hipkins, Peters urge caution about interpreting results too early
National and Labour are close.
Meet the new faces of our next Parliament
So far a former All Black and media man will take on new political careers.
'Disappointment': Nats deputy leader Nicola Willis among MPs facing the axe
Many races remain too close to call, but some MPs are calling it before the count is over.
'Pathway to next govt': Luxon strikes hopeful note as election results deadlocked
It's a bad night for National's top ministers, as election remains on knife edge.
NZ Herald Live Election Night Special 2026 - Replay
Join host Ryan Bridge and special guests for live, uninterrupted coverage of every result as it comes in. Get all the key moments, analysis & updates in our Election Night Special.
'Record result': Act hails historic election outcome
One Act MP said the party had gone from 'strength to strength'.
Erica Stanford talks to Ryan Bridge following election results
National candidate Erica Stanford spoke to Ryan Bridge from the National Party HQ. Video / NZ Herald
Paul Henry talks to Ryan Bridge after seat in Parliament secured
The former broadcaster has secured his spot in Parliament, sitting at number four on the Act Party list.
‘Very likely I won’t be back’: Willis and Goldsmith face exit from Parliament
The National Party ministers face an uncertain future amid the election results.
Te Pāti Māori’s Oriini Kaipara soars ahead in Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Pāti Māori’s Oriini Kaipara speaks to NZ Herald's Tom Rose.
‘We did it’: Opportunity makes history, lines up as kingmaker
Opportunity appears to have crossed the 5% threshold to enter Parliament.
What are your reactions to the 2026 election results? Our reader comments are open
What do the results mean for you, your community and the nation?
Ryan Bridge speaks to Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong on her entrance to Parliament
The Opportunity Party leader says “stability is really important” when looking at who they can work with in government.
Qiulae Wong speaks to supporters after the election results
Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong speaks to supporters at World Cup Lounge Eden Park, Auckland, after the election results.