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From winning a single-party majority in 2020, Labour’s vote has virtually halved in 2023. Pre-election polls appear to have under-estimated support for National, which on the provisional results can form a government with ACT and won’t need NZ First, despite those same polls pointing to a three-way split.

The big question is can National and Act speedily negotiate government formation without the spectre of a confidence without supply arrangement

The country’s centre-right National Party is expected to win the most seats, forming New Zealand’s new government.

People in Kaleen, Lawson and surrounding suburb have been asked to look out for three allegedly stolen cars.

New Zealand's election is set to produce the biggest vote share for minor parties in more than 20 years, with the Greens leading the way.

Foreign policy has yet to feature significantly this election despite its obvious implications for national security and development. Internationally, observers are looking for what the elections will mean for policy towards Aukus, the Ukraine War, and, crucially, climate change, writes Robert Patman.

Scores have fallen for six consecutive years, and the trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average scores in reading, science and math showed test-takers weren't ready for college.

As Australia considers its relationship with its indigenous people, so too is New Zealand where Maori issues are central to its general election.

Polls put New Zealand’s National party ahead of Labour amid claims of racist campaigning from minor parties.