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Explainer-What happens next after New Zealand's vote?

Explainer-What happens next after New Zealand's vote?

WELLINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - New Zealand's governing coalition hoped to hang on to power based on an initial vote count in the general election on Saturday, but the shape of the next government will not become clear until official results are announced on November 27. WHERE DO RESULTS STAND?

New Zealand's new lawmakers start to arrive at parliament as government remains in limbo

New Zealand's new lawmakers start to arrive at parliament as government remains in limbo

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Dozens of newly elected lawmakers will start to arrive at New Zealand's parliament this week, even as the country faces a weeks-long wait to learn who will govern after an election that left the incumbent centre-right bloc with a razor-

New Zealanders won't know for weeks who won the election as neither side secures clear victory

New Zealanders won't know for weeks who won the election as neither side secures clear victory

New Zealanders face weeks of uncertainty after Saturday's election, with no clear winner emerging

Polls close in a New Zealand election expected to be the tightest in years, with early results due

Polls close in a New Zealand election expected to be the tightest in years, with early results due

Polling places have closed in New Zealand after a tense election campaign

New Zealand election early count shows two main parties near deadlocked

New Zealand election early count shows two main parties near deadlocked

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand's ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour were near deadlocked in the popular vote as counting began in the nationwide general election on Saturday.

After close vote, New Zealand must wait weeks for new government

After close vote, New Zealand must wait weeks for new government

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - New Zealanders faced weeks of uncertainty on Sunday over who will govern the country after their general election, with the current coalition holding a slim majority but a potentially decisive slice of votes still to count.

Conservative bloc takes a slim lead in New Zealand election that's still too close to call

Conservative bloc takes a slim lead in New Zealand election that's still too close to call

New Zealand's election results are showing no clear winner, with neither the right nor left securing a simple victory

New Zealand preliminary vote leaves unclear who will govern

New Zealand preliminary vote leaves unclear who will govern

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - New Zealanders were unlikely to gain much clarity on Sunday over who will govern the country for the next three years, after overnight results gave the National-led coalition a slim majority, with around 14% of votes still to count.

New Zealand election first count ends with two main parties nearly deadlocked

New Zealand election first count ends with two main parties nearly deadlocked

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand's ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour were nearly deadlocked in the popular vote after initial counting in the nationwide general election on Saturday.

New Zealand vote leaves National, Labour nearly deadlocked

New Zealand vote leaves National, Labour nearly deadlocked

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - New Zealanders were unlikely to have much clarity on Sunday over who will govern the country for the next three years, after overnight results showed the ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour Party were nearly

New Zealand election campaign enters final day with result too close to call

New Zealand election campaign enters final day with result too close to call

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand's main political parties wrapped up their election campaigns on Friday, with polling still showing the race as too close to call.

Explainer-What you need to know ahead of New Zealand's election

Explainer-What you need to know ahead of New Zealand's election

WELLINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Saturday is the final day to vote in the New Zealand national election, with the incumbent National-led coalition hoping to return to office and left-leaning parties including Labour looking to make them the first one-term government in nearly 50 years.