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There's a lot we still don't know after election day. Here are the answers to those lingering questions from Saturday night.

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New Zealand in political limbo as National considers shape of coalition

Centre-right party ousted Labour in election but outstanding votes will determine if National needs populist party NZ First to govern

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Some of Jacinda Ardern’s legacy in New Zealand is safe. A lot of it isn’t

Housing, workplace and some benefit reforms on the chopping block as centre-right National-led coalition forms government

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The electorates National has on its hit-list

From Rangitata to Whanganui, the odds of electorates turning blue

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Disability is this year's forgotten issue

Advocates say disability issues are at a "crossroads of regress" with neglect from political parties caught up in electioneering.

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It could all come down to one seat – Seymour

With advance voting almost under way, Act pitches hard for voters to exclude "chaos" in a future government by ensuring National and Act can govern, Tim Murphy reports

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The no-brainer of removing extra tax on women and ethnic minorities

The Greens have a comprehensive set of policies on reducing pay gaps, but Act thinks employers and employees should determine their own employment contracts, writes Jo Cribb

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Gone are the days of political leaders being mobbed

Over back-to-back days in Auckland with the two Chrises, political editor Jo Moir observed increased security and vetting, and safe party-faithful crowds.

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National not showing Act, NZ First cards yet

Hitting the ground in Palmerston North today Christopher Luxon faced friendly faces on the campaign trail, but niggling issues on tax and coalition partners continue to flare up.

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Hipkins' Hail Mary falls short in new poll

In a week where Labour pitted free dental care against a National tax plan riddled with holes, Chris Hipkins looks to have lost – proving the point voters are simply looking for change, writes Jo Moir.

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Act leader labels Grant Robertson a gangster

Fresh from being labelled New Zealand's most dangerous man, the Act leader calls the Finance Minister a 'big gangster' and speaks of the 'Wellington criminals' in government. Tim Murphy reports.

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'I would never forgive him,' says Act candidate's elderly client

How did a censured real estate agent who once said beautiful women have 'nothing between the ears' end up on the cusp of election to Parliament? Jonathan Milne investigates the colourful story of Act candidate Zane Cozens.

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Hipkins snookers Luxon over NZ First evasion

In refusing to rule out working with NZ First after the election, Christopher Luxon will have a dark, awkward shadow hanging over every discussion about what a centre-right government might look like, argues Peter Dunne

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Book of the Week: The minister of whatever

On the vanities and conceits of National's legendary former minister Steven Joyce.

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New Conservative’s big idea is huge tax changes aimed at families with kids

Leader Helen Houghton sets out a multi-billion-dollar plan to 'strengthen families'

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Act chases National in the heartland

Christopher Luxon’s drive for party votes hits an Act-shaped judder bar

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Beyond firearms: Nicole McKee gets ready to fight in Act's law and order corner

Nicole McKee says there's more to Act's plan than ankle bracelets on youth offenders. She prepares to pitch the party's justice policies ahead of the election.

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