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'Avoid speculation': Winston Peters makes quiet return to Wellington

The NZ First leader is avoiding media ahead of the special vote count.

How many seats could National and Act lose on the special votes?

Historic precedent suggests National and Act will need NZ First to govern.

What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?

National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.

Greens welcome what could be a record number of MPs

But the co-leaders are uncertain if they will be around for the full term.

'Get out of my way': NZ First leader ignores questions as he arrives in Wellington

Winston Peters remained silent as journalists plied him with questions upon his arrival.

Interactive: How special votes could make Winston Peters kingmaker

The official election result will be declared on November 3.

Richard Prebble: Why Luxon should let Act take the tough jobs - and catch the flak

OPINION: Luxon needs a coalition capable of solving the problems we face.

Hipkins to battle on as Labour leader as Little departs

Meanwhile, Luxon presided over a celebratory caucus meeting.

Business confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economy

Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.

John 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.

Claire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculation

OPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.

Editorial: Why a cohesive coalition is high on incoming PM’s list

OPINION: The divisions that must now be healed lie deeper than party disagreements.

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.

Te Tai Tokerau seat narrowly held by Kelvin Davis, special votes yet to counted

The Labour MP is narrowly in front in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.

Final results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from here

The Herald answers your questions on what happens now.

'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to Labour

Final election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.