Politics
'Don't get carried away': Hipkins, Peters urge caution as election results deadlocked
It's a bad night for National's top ministers, as election remains on knife edge.
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'Politics is a brutal business': These are the MPs facing the axe
Many races remain too close to call, but some MPs are calling it before the count is over.
In the balance: See what is happening in your electorate
Dig into each electorate and how Parliament will look.
‘We did it’: Opportunity makes history, lines up as kingmaker
Opportunity appears to have crossed the 5% threshold to enter Parliament.
Kiwi Ferns advance to Women's Rugby League World Cup final
Stacey Waaka scored a hat-trick of tries in New Zealand's dominant win over Fetu Samoa.
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?
Are you a winner? Lucky Lotto player snags $1 million
The Lotto Powerball jackpot will climb to $12 million on Wednesday.