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Hamish Walker says his election shows the area has moved on from the Todd Barclay incident, and has faith in the National Party.

Green Party leader James Shaw will push hard to be involved with any negotiations between Labour and New Zealand First. Video

The National Party leader says he'll speak to Winston Peters in the next few days, and doesn't expect to include ACT in a National-led government. Watch the media conference here. Video

Analysis - Despite National's celebratory mood, no one dared claim victory last night - because no one's going anywhere without Winston, writes David Slack

Opinion - We're asking better questions about why young people don't vote - now how about some better solutions, says Laura O'Connell Rapira.

The Labour leader says the party's attempts to form a government will begin with a meeting with Greens leader James Shaw later today. Video

Opinion - National's got to be in the box seat for putting together a governing deal - but not just because it's the largest party, writes Andrew Geddis

National Party leader Bill English will "undoubtedly" talk to Winston Peters today, campaign manager Steven Joyce says.

Colin Peacock presents a live critical overview of the news media's election performance from the Backbencher. Also: a look back at how the election campaign unfolded in the media - and the political…

The preliminary result is in but there are still hundreds of thousands of special votes - and now the coalition wrangling begins.

As predicted there were some tough battles in key electorate seats. Here's how the the votes fell yesterday.

ACT Party leader David Seymour says he's disappointed he won't be bringing any extra MPs into Parliament.

Metiria Turei has bowed out of politics after 15 years, saying she does not regret telling her benefit fraud story.

Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell has signalled an end to his political career after voters ousted him and his party from Parliament.

Labour's Greg O'Connor has won Ōhāriu, left vacant by United Future's Peter Dunne, barring a huge turnaround in special votes.