New Zealand'Thank goodness': Elon Musk congratulates Christopher Luxon on National's election winBusiness magnate Elon Musk has celebrated National's election win online.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDid the polls get it right? How predictions stacked upRecent polls were broadly accurate on party shares. The surprise was in the electorates.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational's Scott Simpson retains Coromandel seat in landslideNational MP Scott Simpson remains the MP for Coromandel.15 Oct 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for regionThere are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.15 Oct 05:01 AM
New Zealand'There's a bit of volatility': High-ranking Nats meet at Luxon's Remuera homeA long strategy meeting with Nicola Willis and other MPs took place.15 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for RangitīkeiRedmayne's immediate plans included increasing the police presence in Feilding.15 Oct 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Labour collapse - fit for the war but not for the peaceOPINION: Labour won the pandemic war, but did not know how to win the peace that followed.15 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandWairarapa hospitality: Mike Butterick and Kieran McAnulty share a beer as results come inThe incoming MP shared a beer with the man he will replace in Wairarapa.15 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: Carl Bates says being Whanganui’s new MP is ‘a real privilege’"I’m looking forward to the journey. There’s a lot of hard work ahead."15 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandKirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over CoffeyEast Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.15 Oct 02:03 AM
New Zealand‘Did not think that result was possible’: Nimon stunned as Napier turns blueThe 32-year-old says working hard, being herself, and "taking the high road" helped.15 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandMeka Whaitiri concedes she's out of Parliament as a new political star risesTangaere-Manuel, from the small township of Rangitukia, is a political bolt from the red.15 Oct 01:51 AM
TaxNational will still need NZ First to form government, Westpac economist predictsMore spending cuts could be needed to get a coalition agreement across the line.15 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandBeasts of the ballot: Which MP thrashed their opponent by the most votes?It was a close race for some, but others took out their electorate with landslide wins.15 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandCoffey to go: 'That's politics, that's what you sign up for'Labour's Tamati Coffey bows out of politics after election-night loss.15 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandWedd's thoughts with late grandfather as she writes her own political chapterAs the crowd surrounded the new MP, she thought of her grandfather looking down.15 Oct 12:49 AM
PoliticsCovid lockdowns or policy bonfires? What caused Labour's vote to plummetIt was a blue wave across the country, with significant gains for the minor parties.15 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Election night in NorthlandCheck out the photos from the evening.15 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandNew Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'15 Oct 12:14 AM
Politics'We came back big time': In testy victory lap Winston Peters berates media, remains coy about futureThe New Zealand First leader has returned his party to Parliament.14 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandBrooke Van Velden celebrates birthday and electorate winAct party's Brooke Van Velden celebrates her birthday and winning the Tamaki electorate alongside David Seymour and fellow Act MPs. Video / Alex BurtonWatch14 Oct 11:32 PM
New ZealandFinal results? Recounts? Overhangs? What you need to know about the election from hereThe Herald answers your questions on what happens now.14 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandLuxon family feeds media during electionChristopher Luxon's family feed media gathered outside their house during last night's election. Video / Corey FlemingWatch14 Oct 11:12 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The candidates who got the least votesSome candidates scraped together just a meagre handful of votes.14 Oct 10:52 PM
Video‘You have voted for change’ - National takes election nightChristopher Luxon speaks on National's win and Chris Hipkins concedes the election. Watch14 Oct 10:49 PM
PoliticsA night at the saddest party in politicsAs the saying goes, it’s the hope that kills you.14 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland seats on knife-edge as Nats celebrate snatching Labour strongholdsSome traditional Labour strongholds including Mt Albert are incredibly close.14 Oct 09:46 PM
New Zealand'A great day': Luxon on win for National and All BlacksAfter a win for National and a win for the All Blacks, Luxon is having a good morning.14 Oct 08:51 PM
New Zealand‘Political bloodbath’: World reacts to end of 'Ardern era'News of NZ turning blue has made its way across the globe.14 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaThe new Prime Minister is talking to media in Auckland after National's strong performance in the 2023 election.Watch14 Oct 08:29 PM
Politics'Our vote may diminish': Nats' Bishop warns final vote count could see seats flip to LabourFinal election results in three weeks’ time will determine what the Government looks like.14 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandEx-TVNZ reporter, climate protester and rugby boss: The new MPs on track to enter ParliamentFormer mayors, farmers among the diverse new faces on track to enter Parliament.14 Oct 07:10 PM
New ZealandWho is Toni? Hipkins reveals new partner after crushing defeatHipkins revealed he had a new partner during his speech last night.14 Oct 06:59 PM
KahuWho is Tamatha Paul? The young wahine Māori who turned Wellington greenThe 26-year-old says she's overwhelmed by the historic victory.14 Oct 05:30 PM