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
New ZealandGreen Party on track for strong result, ahead in Wellington and Auckland central electoratesIn one of the biggest election upsets, Tamatha Paul is well ahead in Wellington Central.14 Oct 05:18 PM
