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While most New Zealanders have had their say in the next Government, those who cast special votes are yet to be included in the election tally.

A collection of senior National MPs have flown in to Auckland to discuss with John Key what shape the next Government should take.

Firebug Shane Reid is likely to strike again, says a detective who first met the tiny dyslexic arsonist more than a decade ago.

Iwi want to be major players if the new National Government goes through with its planned state asset sales, Maori Party leader Tariana Turia says.

While politics are on the minds of most this morning, an Auckland Lotto Powerball winner is celebrating a win of more than $6 million.

Mana Party leader Hone Harawira has held off Labour's Kelvin Davis to retain Te Tai Tokerau.

MMP looks set to stay, with more than half the advance referendum votes in favour of the current electoral system.

United Future leader Peter Dunne says he could play a pivotal role in a challenging new Parliament after he held on to his Ohariu seat with an increased majority.

Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is celebrating retaining Te Tai Hauauru but lamenting the loss of Te Tai Tonga MP Rahui Katene.

With a new lease on life, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters strutted into a jubilant atmosphere after a historic result gave him a ticket back to Parliament after three years in the political wilderness.