18 Oct 2020
National Party concedes defeat after vote falls to 27 percent
The National Party conceded defeat well before it was official last night - crossing the finish line with just 35 seats in Parliament. The party's members admit it's a devastasting result but were careful not to hint at any changes in the leadership just yet. National leader Judith Collins says it's only the beginning of the party's rise from the ashes. Anneke Smith filed this story.