New Zealand won't know new government for weeks

November 09, 2026 • 01:53 AM

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There is no clear winner in New Zealand's general elections, but whoever forms government will have a lot of negotiating ahead.

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New Zealand's election has failed to deliver a clear winner.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's National Party has secured the most seats, but Labour leader Chris Hipkins is refusing to concede.

Millions of New Zealanders cast their votes, including thousands living overseas, many of them in Australia.

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