Deputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·
7 Nov, 2026 06:00 AM3 mins to read
Voting has closed and the count is underway. What happens now?
Results start coming in from 7pm with the first results expected to be entered before 7.30pm. The Herald will be publishing the numbers as soon as they come in.
The Electoral Commission sets targets for when it
Source: New Zealand Herald · Adam Pearse
South Australian Police have arrested and charged a man for alleged stalking and harassment.
Early results after polls closed in New Zealand show the race is too close to call. The country has strict election-day laws on political reporting to prevent voters from being swayed at the last minute.
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