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Communities badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle have voted to ditch their Labour representatives, in favour of National. 

Based on the preliminary election results, the party has achieved decisive… Audio

As the National Party waits for crucial special votes to come through on the third of November, its already started on the work to open coalition negotiations with ACT and NZ First.

The final results… Audio

Preparations are already well underway for the National Party to launch into coalition talks with the ACT Party and New Zealand First.

While voting numbers aren't finalised, it looks likely Winston… Audio

Pacific political commentator weighs in on opportunities for Pacific people in the new Government. Audio

Pre-election polling had long-suggested National would beat Labour at the polls. But the flip in electorates like Mt Roskill, Te Atatu and New Lynn was completely out of the blue. Our producer Mahvash… Audio

She calls herself the yoyo MP. But this time National's Maureen Pugh has sprung back into parliament in spectacular fashion apparently wrestling the long time red seat of West Coast Tasman off… Video, Audio

The election is done, now let the games begin. Early talks have started between National, ACT and New Zealand First - as they seek to form a governing arrangement. The result on election night gives… Audio

Neale Jones, Tim Hurdle and Bernie O'Donnell analyse Saturday night's election results. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew… Audio

People in the country's most Asian electorate - Mt Roskill in Auckland - are now counting on the new government to deliver on its promises to cut crime and boost the economy.

Part of the "blue wave"… Audio

Triumphant and dejected MPs, along with their leaders, are making their way back to Parliament, as National starts to put plans in place to form a new government.

National and ACT together have 61… Audio

The National Party is primed to start negotiations to shape who'll be involved in the new government and determine its policy agenda.

The party's leader Christopher Luxon has put together his… Audio

Labour MP Greg O'Connor held on to his Ōhāriu seat despite his electorate majority voting for National.

National's Nicola Willis made a strong challenge for the seat, but O'Connor held on.

O'Connor… Audio

ACT party leader David Seymour says talks with National about forming a government should begin immediately.

He says while logistics have yet to be discussed, he hopes to meet in person with National… Audio

National's strategy team has held its first post-election meeting, working on how to negotiate with ACT and maybe even New Zealand First.

Based on preliminary results National and ACT hold a slim… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. 

Voters have splashed blue… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. 

Voters have splashed blue… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. 

Voters have splashed blue… Audio

The National Party leaders will discuss strategy around forming a government this afternoon, after they have "watched the rugby", says campaign chair Chris Bishop.

Bishop has told a Morning Report… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support. 

Voters have splashed blue… Audio

New Zealanders have voted for change with National soon to be in charge of the country and ready to govern with ACT.

Labour's promised surge never happened and red seats fell across the country… Audio

The election campaign ends tonight, after a long six weeks on the road for politicians trying to sell their vision to voters. The hoardings have to come down tonight, and from tomorrow, there'll be a… Video, Audio

It's the final day of election campaigning before polls open at 9 on Saturday morning.

The leaders of all the political parties are out and about across the motu on Friday, frantically trying to meet… Audio

The first ever Maori Women's National Cricket Tournament starts tomorrow in Hastings. Five teams will be playing over the weekend for the trophy, 'Rona Mckenzie Taonga' in honour of the first Maori… Audio

The UN has called for rapid and unimpeded access to essential supplies of food, fuel and water into Gaza as Israel's bombardment continues. Gaza's only power station has shut down, after Israel cut… Video, Audio

The race to form the next government is shaping up to be a tighter competition than it previously seemed, with just three days left to vote.

Two polls released Wednesday night say neither Labour nor… Audio