Parliament is set to swell to a record 131 seats, with special votes still capable of changing the balance of power.

Among its embarrassing lows this election is the record for the lowest number of votes polled by an electorate candidate.

National’s vote collapsed, but a quirk of MMP may have turned its biggest weakness into Luxon’s political lifeline.

Just 796 votes separate Singh from victory in Takanini, while former minister Radhakrishnan trails by 2,746 in Maungakiekie.

A calculated move to Tāmaki, years of groundwork and a campaign backed by National's top leadership have paid off.

Changes from March 2027 will alter residence pathways for some migrants while giving special education teachers faster access ...

New Zealand will fund a major programme of sporting events with India in 2026, as Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s Auckland visit delivers a further expansion of ties between the two countries.

An Egyptian imam and his family of six have been left facing financial hardship after Immigration New Zealand (INZ) twice ...

Christchurch motel convicted of exploiting migrants received $1.27m in government grants Despite working between 84 and 98 ...

An Indian migrant was charged $42,000 for two jobs in Christchurch, both arranged through the same broker, only to end up without wages from either employer. Gurpreet Singh arrived in New Zealand in ...

A new poll puts National's Indian-origin candidate 18 points ahead of ACT, with former Brooke van Velden voters shifting ...

New Zealand has announced sweeping changes to its student visa rules, removing unlimited work rights for research master's ...