Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Analysis: Election night comes with a devastating cost for National
Five fresh new National Party MPs head to Parliament on Tuesday, but at what cost?
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News, public policy and community stories from across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Māori voters strengthen wāhine voices as special votes hold key
Special votes could still reshape parliament and determine who governs after a cliffhanger election night.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Fireworks blamed for extensive fire in public toilets and changing rooms in Hamilton
Police are appealing for information on a group who were seen "firing fireworks at each other".
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Election night 2026 in photos
It was a night that ended with no clear winner, but plenty of career-ending results and the rise of a new parliamentary party.
Source: BBC
7 November 2026
Seven-try New Zealand too strong for Scotland
Watch highlights from Murrayfield as New Zealand prove too strong for Scotland in the Nations Championship
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Election uncertainty: What happens now?
Analysis : Election night has delivered an uncertain result. How will the votes still to be counted help decide the shape of a new government?
Source: BBC
7 November 2026
Tuipulotu takes 'full responsibility' for Scotland collapse
Captain Sione Tuipulotu takes responsibility for Scotland's second-half Nations Championship collapse against New Zealand, saying they were "nowhere near accurate enough".
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch may now have so much plastic, it’s changing ocean's colour
There's been a significant brightening of seawater - making it appear bluer and greener, scientists say.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Live: What comes next after cliffhanger Election night?
Watch and listen to RNZ's election night broadcast live, with text updates, results and analysis from New Zealand's 2026 election.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
'Fantasy' to expect US to go back to playing by the rules - expert
Robert Patman says New Zealand should strengthen ties with other middle powers instead, as US policy shifts.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Election 2026: Has vote splitting saved a battered coalition?
Analysis : National's party vote nose dived. But the coalition could survive on the strength of a handful of electorate races with thin margins.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Opportunity's success and what could come next
The party has made history as the first to enter Parliament from the outside under the MMP electoral system.
Source: BBC World
7 November 2026
No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election
Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.
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Source: Net
7 November 2026
New Zealand may not know its government for weeks — key takeaways
The results in the New Zealand election are anything but clear with the two major parties — Labour and National — in the tightest of races.
Source: BBC
7 November 2026
Hamilton, Leclerc and Verstappen to have penalties
Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will all have grid penalties at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Source: BBC
7 November 2026
Kiwis reap rewards of gamble on 'freak of nature' Ponga
Kalyn Ponga's return to Rugby League World Cup action, just 23 days after breaking his arm, was a risk. But New Zealand head coach Stacey Jones felt it was a risk worth taking - and was proved right.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Explainer: What are coalition negotiations and how long could they take?
Explainer - The voting is over. Now the work begins.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Election results: Christopher Luxon says outcome 'too close to call'
Despite uncertain results, Luxon said he was optimistic the coalition could return to power.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Wait on special votes after cliffhanger as National appears set to lead
National appears on track to lead the next Government, but Labour has not conceded and the final outcome now rests with special votes. RNZ reports the election produced a cliffhanger on election night, leaving parties and the public waiting for the special vote count to confirm seat totals and determine who will form the next government. The immediate post-night results suggest National could lead, yet with Labour withholding concession the result is unresolved until the special votes are tallied. The pending special vote count will decide the distribution of seats that determine government formation.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Election results: Chris Hipkins says 'every vote matters' as outcome unclear
With election results unclear tonight, Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Parliament must work together.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Live: Labour candidate pulls ahead by 17 votes in closely-watched Hamilton East seat
Results for the Hamilton East electorate in New Zealand's 2026 election, including votes for each candidate, and the party vote.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Election results: Former Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni will fall short in Tāmaki Makaurau
Kerrin Leoni, who quit as a Labour candidate after she was seen campaigning alongside gang members, is set to lose a bid to stand as an independent in the Māori electorate of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Source: Net
7 November 2026
Cross-code star scores hat-trick as Kiwi Ferns make another final
New Zealand cross-code superstar Stacey Waaka leads her country to another women's Rugby League World Cup final, scoring three tries in a dominant win over Fetu Samoa.
Source: 7NEWS Sport
7 November 2026
Kiwi Ferns through to another RLWC final with shutout victory over brave Samoa
A rematch against the Jillaroos is looming large.
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Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
First Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix derby for 2026 ends in 0-0 draw
The result means the Wellington Phoenix remain unbeaten, but are yet to secure a win over their rivals.
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Explainer: What is an overhang and how could it change the election tonight?
Explainer - You may hear an awful lot about "overhangs" and tonight's election. But what does that mean?
Source: RNZ
7 November 2026
Thunderstorms blow over after sweeping large parts of the North Island
Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for areas in and around the city in the final hours of voting.