Latest from Election 2014

Twitter reaction to #Vote2014nz

The happy, the sad and the quirky. Twitter responds to last night's election result.

Polls closed, now for the results

In a few hours, the votes will be counted and New Zealanders will see how the cards fall and who is likely to form the next Government.

Tau Henare votes Labour

He voted National for the party vote but supported Kelvin Davis instead of Internet Mana leader Hone Harawira.

Blue tide sweeps Northland

The blue tide that has ruled over Northland for the past 40 years swept over the region again with National Party retaining the Whangarei and Northland seats.

John Armstrong: Key's National triumph leaves Labour desperate

As National began to slide in the polls last week, one senior Beehive staffer was puzzled as to why.

Rodney Hide: Half-baked hijack buried policies

We have had the election. But before we all move on, let's deal with one thing: the election campaign coverage was a disgrace.

Bryce Edwards and Geoffrey Miller: Colin's campaign of colour & cringe

In a whirlwind of controversy, Colin Craig has been one of the standout characters of this year's colourful election campaign.

Key's chance to take firm place in history

He made his way through a tumultuous campaign, enjoying popularity in the preferred PM's stakes previously unheard of.

Nats' promises to you

Tax cuts are coming for most New Zealanders ... but you're going to have to wait for three years.

Minor parties stay minnows

Election 2014 was a night to forget for the minor parties as the National juggernaut left the Conservative Party, the Greens, New Zealand First, internet-Mana, the Maori Party and Act reeling last night.

Cunliffe vows to stay on as Labour leader

Labour leader David Cunliffe says he will not stand down despite a heavy defeat in election 2014.

National win three more years

Three more years they chanted at the National Party headquarters as the scale of their resounding victory in Election 2014 became clear.

Greens in defiant mood despite results

Green Party co-leaders Russel Norman and Metiria Turei were in a defiant mood despite polling about a third less votes than they had hoped for.

John Armstrong: Utter triumph for John Key

An indisputable triumph for one man; a total and unmitigated disaster for his many enemies.

The hisTORY boy: John Key's 3rd term

Forget dirty politics, high-profile scalps and accusations of lies and spies - John Key swept all aside last night to win an historic third term as Prime Minister.

As it happened: Victory for National

Rolling coverage of the results of the New Zealand 2014 election as they come in, with reaction and analysis of the vote.

Election 2014: Reti wins Whangarei

New National candidate Shane Reti has won the Whangarei electorate with a strong margin.

Stars risk big fines with poll tweets

Kiwi sporting stars flouted strict laws around making political statements on social media - and could face five-figure fines.