Live: Election night
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern tells Labour faithful that she's called Bill English and acknowledged National's lead, but says MMP will decide who makes up the next government. "We gave it our all."
regions
- Auckland
- Auckland
- Canterbury
- Ashburton
- Christchurch
- Timaru
- Central North Island
- Rotorua
- Taupo
- Tauranga
- Whakatane
- Hawke's Bay
- Gisborne
- Hastings
- Napier
- Manawatu
- Dannevirke
- Levin
- Palmerston North
- Whanganui
- Marlborough
- Blenheim
- Kaikoura
- Nelson
- Motueka
- Nelson
- Northland
- Dargaville
- Kaitaia
- Paihia
- Russell
- Whangarei
- Wellington
- Paraparaumu
- Masterton
- Wellington
- Otago
- Alexandra
- Dunedin
- Oamaru
- Queenstown
- Wanaka
- Southland
- Gore
- Invercargill
- Taranaki
- New Plymouth
- Taumarunui
- Waikato
- Hamilton
- Te Kuiti
- Thames
- Tokoroa
- West Coast
- Westport
- Greymouth
- Reefton
- Hokitika
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King Winston - again
The NZ First leader is primed to be the kingmaker again, but he won't yet reveal who the party will favour.
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Ardern: 'We hoped for better'
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says her party was hoping for a better result, as National stays 10 points ahead.
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The rout of Māori electorates
The Labour Party is dominating in the Māori electorates and taking the Māori Party to task.
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Opportunity cost Morgan
Opportunities Party chief Gareth Morgan gives his concession speech to a small but passionate group of supporters.
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How leaders spent the day (Video)
As Kiwis went to the polls, candidates voted, relaxed, and did a bit of DIY at home.
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editors' picks
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Electorate races to watch
Follow the latest from the 12 closest and most-intriguing electorate races.
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Ruptured fuel pipeline repaired (Video)
Auckland's ruptured fuel pipeline finally repaired, but pressure won't be at top capacity until next year.
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Meet the world's richest woman (Video)
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Rugby tackles homophobia (Video)
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Kim and Trump's war of words (Video)
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Death of a homeless gentleman
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21 states hacked in US election
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'Donor baby' warns of pitfalls
politics
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Māori hope Howie Tamati trails
Touted as a possible kingmaker before the election, Howie Tamati trails in his electorate, as Māori Party faces possible oblivion.
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Māori Party's revival starts now
The Māori Party is out, but won't be kept down, say supporters.
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Kiwis on election night
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Young keeps New Plymouth
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Election day naughties (Video)
national
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How Kiwis spend vote night
In homes, pubs, and venues across the country and overseas, Kiwis are keeping an eye on the results.
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Election day naughties (Video)
No party t-shirts, but a rosette is alright - be careful not to fall foul of voting law.
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1.24 million vote early
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Don't rule out National-Greens
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Boy killed by car
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Wellington votes red - so far
Ahead of the final tally, the voters of the greater Wellington region were mainly of a red hue.
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Electorate races to watch
Follow the latest from the 12 closest and most-intriguing electorate races.
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Young keeps New Plymouth
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King Winston - again
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Ardern: 'We hoped for better'
world
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Tremor detected in N Korea
A magnitude 3.4 tremor detected in North Korea could be a "suspected explosion".
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Risks of N Korea's H-bomb (Video)
OPINION: Would exploding a bomb over the Pacific push the war of words between the US and North Korea closer to actual war?
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240,000 flee eruption threat
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Spacecraft buzzes Earth
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Would an H-bomb affect NZ? (Video)
entertainment
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Best Kiwi films never made? (Video)
We dug deep into the history archives and found these five true New Zealand stories perfect for the big screen.
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Who's got it in for Granville?
Sir David Jason is surrounded by security after police verified "credible threats" against his life, according to UK reports.
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Peter Williams is to leave TVNZ
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Beyonce 'alters' marriage tattoo
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PM's socks spark star wars
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homed
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On base again, almost
Lindsey Dawson's new Hobsonville Point home takes her right back to life as a newly-wed.
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This weekend's garden tasks (Video)
Spruce up your hellebores; choose the right perennials for your conditions; grow asparagus from seed; apply fertiliser.
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Modernity - as cool as it gets (Gallery)
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I'm too old for sleepovers
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How to throw an election party
life & style
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Winner of WOW crowned (Gallery) (Video)
Indonesian designer who made boots for Katy Perry wins WOW.
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Finally, I can be a decent dad
OPINION: After 16 years, Duncan Garner feels like he can be a proper dad.
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Wear colour like a grown-up
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Nutrionist says PMS 'not normal'
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Sister 'steals' baby name - twice
business
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The end is nigh, profits are up
Sales of freeze-dried food, gas masks and other survival equipment spike as US "preppers" get set for armageddon.
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Uber's London licence stripped (Video)
Uber's new London licence application refused over "lack of responsibility" and "potential public safety issues".
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Walmart deliveries go next level (Video)
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Ways to help struggling families
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Wait, have you got a licence?
daily fix
opinion
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Finally, I can be a decent dad
OPINION: After 16 years, Duncan Garner feels like he can be a proper dad.
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The curse of the broken cankle
OPINION: I am the victim of alcohol-related violence. The alcohol was my own doing and the violence was laid upon my ankle.
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Why are airports so miserable?
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New format, same inequities
special projects
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Killer chemicals: Part 1
Inside NZ's synthetic cannabis crisis.
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Killer chemicals: Part 2
Conversations with a grieving mum and a former dealer.
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Where you fit in NZ
See how your answers compare with other Kiwis.
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The Valley
What secrets did we keep? Stuff Circuit special investigation into NZ's war in Afghanistan.
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The Valley Virtual Reality
A fully immersive VR experience with NZ troops in the Battle of Baghak in Afghanistan.
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Black Hands - the sequel
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A family mass murder
good reads
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From heartache to joy
A Wellington couple are still astounded at the generosity of a woman who gave them the gift of life.
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The rise, and rise, of Kāpiti Coast
It's a strip of land north of Wellington facing more change in a few years than most districts face in decades - $2 billion worth.
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Christchurch's tech lab goals
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Parties for the nearly departed (Video)
well & good
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Nutrionist says PMS 'not normal'
PMS is down to lifestyle and can be eliminated, says a Kiwi nutritionist.
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'Cancer doesn't care who you are'
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Mariana Mahood is urging other women to check early and check often.
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9 steps to shape up for spring
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Body scan stained with black
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Retiree's triple peak challenge
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travel
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Why are airports so awful?
OPINION: It's all those painful little things you have to do that tick you off at airports.
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Readers' travel pics
Send us your holiday pics and be in to win a Fujifilm X100F camera valued at $2198.
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Hot Spot: Binissalem
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Waiheke set to spoil walkers
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Do booking sites make sense?
motoring
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Ralph Lauren's fantasyland (Video)
Fashion icon Ralph Lauren unveiled his latest range alongside one of the most stunning car collections in the world.
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Leon Cupra plain good fun
Seat has arrived in NZ. We get a first taste of the brand's new hot-hatch on local roads
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Fast and furious race for NZ
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Kiwis facing airbag 'time bomb'
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Can 91 petrol go in my 95 car?
stuff nation
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The cycle of mutual neglect (Stuff Nation)
Young people don't vote because politicians ignore them, and politicians ignore young people because they don't vote.
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Fix farming to solve our water woes (Stuff Nation)
Intensive dairy farming is the main source pollution in NZ's waterways. It's time we wound it back.
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Harry the talking cat (Stuff Nation)
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The real heroes of Aghanistan (Stuff Nation)
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She's only with me for my dog (Stuff Nation)
sport
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Taranaki move up to second
Taranaki's longest losing streak over after they finally win in Napier.
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Canty back to winning ways
Defending champs bounce back from thumping, coming from behind to end Harbour's unbeaten run.
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Trump's fury at NFL protests (Video)
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Parker and the fury of Fury
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Recap: Harbour v Canterbury