Election17
What the next Parliament could look like
What colours will be seen in Parliament based on the preliminary results? Check out the new make-up of the debating chamber here.
Bill in the lead, but Winston holds the balance
NZ First leader Winston Peters holds the balance of power based on the preliminary vote count, despite losing his Northland seat.
Māori Party fails in bid to return to Parliament
Labour has made a clean sweep of the seven Māori seats, with even Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell conceding defeat in Waiariki.
Labour takes Christchurch Central
Winning Christchurch Central candidate Duncan Webb says unresolved problems following the Canterbury earthquakes have created a mood for change.
Election17 - the big night in pictures
After a cliff-hanger campaign, National leader Bill English ended election night saying he would open discussions with New Zealand First on forming a strong and stable government.
VIDEO: Political party leaders in their own words
At the end of the night National's Bill English was celebrating the result, while Labour's Jacinda Ardern said they had given it their all. Video
The vote by the numbers
Catch up here on the party vote, candidate votes, the Māori seats and see how the map looks compared to 2014.
What are National's coalition options?
Is there a chance that National could consider a coalition with the Green Party? RNZ's Guyon Espiner discusses with Russell Norman of Greenpeace, political scientist Bryce Edwards and former Labour MP… Video, Audio
'The mandate National has is clearly stronger than Labour’ – English
National leader Bill English says his party is keen to work with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, and expects there will be direct discussions between the leaders in the coming days. Video, Audio
Matt King is the newly elected National MP for Northland
Northland National candidate Matt King says he is looking forward to celebrating his win in Wellington on Monday. Video, Audio
Shane Jones likely to return to Parliament
John Campbell talks to presumed New Zealand First MP Shane Jones, who has been re-elected to Parliament - this time under a different party. Video, Audio
Winston Peters key decision maker in 2017 election
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters plans to meet with the New Zealand First caucus and party board on Tuesday to discuss the next steps, RNZ Political Reporter Benedict Collins says. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern positive despite National taking lead
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says voters expect her party and the Greens to do "all they can to form the best government we can". She talks to RNZ political reporter Chris Bramwell. Video, Audio
'There’s a call for change' - Clayton Cosgrove
If Jacinda Ardern is not prime minister in the next couple weeks, she will be in the future, former Labour cabinet minister Clayton Cosgrove says. Guyon Espiner discusses the latest results with RNZ's… Video, Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick heading for Parliament
The former Auckland Mayoral candidate and presumed Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick says it's 'surreal' she will soon be in Parliament. The 23-year-old is seventh on the party list. Video, Audio
“I believe New Zealand’s best days are ahead of this” – Jacinda Ardern
"The last seven weeks have been nothing but a privilege" - Labour leader Jacinda Ardern speaks to supporters at Auckland's Aotea Centre. "I've come off the field knowing we gave it our all." Video, Audio
‘New Zealanders have voted for change’ - James Shaw
Green Party leader James Shaw says he is pleased with tonight's result as 'current indications' are the three opposition parties command the majority of votes once special and overseas votes are… Video, Audio
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaks to supporters
"As things stand I believe we have the balance of political responsibility and we're not going to be hasty with that" - Winston Peters. Video, Audio
Labour candidate Tamati Coffey ahead in Waiariki race
Labour's Tamati Coffey is ahead by nearly 1000 votes in the race for Waiariki and says he is quietly optimistic about the results. Video, Audio
Results, surprises and expectations with RNZ’s panel
Guyon Espiner, political scientist Dr Maria Bargh, UMR's Stephen Mills and political commentator Bryce Edwards discuss the merits of MMP and Jacinda Ardern's fate if Labour isn't in government. Video, Audio
