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'You have reached for hope and you have voted for change': PM-in waiting Luxon says time to turn NZ around

National and Act have the numbers to govern on the night, but NZ First may yet be needed.

Te Pāti Māori surge could result in Parliament overhang

How Te Pāti Māori performed.

Battleground seats - the grudge contests this election

Where are the big contests on the ground this election?

Live: Voting is over - what happens now and when will we know who's won?

How long before we get a new government?

Jewish school, synagogues in NZ closed over Hamas statement

The only Jewish primary school in the country and all synagogues are closed.

What to eat, drink and where to watch on election night

Whip up some election-themed drinks and snacks as you watch the live coverage.

All you need to know for election day

Haven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know for election day.

Police dog bites school boy out running with PE class

The incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.

Election 2023: Haven’t voted? Undecided? Two divergent paths explained

Clear divergence in law and order, tax, welfare, how to help Māori.

The lies we’re told: The worrying trend surfacing in our elections

Disinformation is no longer restricted to fringe groups.

A tale of two campaigns: Luxon v Hipkins, change v doubt

Winston Peters delivered the horror show element to Luxon's campaign script.

Brian and Hannah Tamaki come to lunch: Prison, protests and media run-ins

Ten days in prison was 'shocking' and 'horrible', says Brian Tamaki.

Audrey Young: The key issue of the 2023 election campaign - and its MVP

OPINION: Also in today's wrap - weirdest campaign calls, best ad and best debate.

‘You come out angrier': Concerns over prison remand numbers

Over 40 per cent of the prison population is on remand, unable to access rehabilitation.

Steve Braunias: Leaders' true colours shining through

There was blood on the floor, hair on the walls and unmentionable odours.

Who won the final leaders’ debate? The verdicts on Hipkins and Luxon

OPINION: Our political writers have their say on the leaders' performances.