Their supporters may not like it, but the smart choice for Labour might be to bow out of coalition negotiations and resign themselves to three more years in opposition. Former National cabinet minister Wayne Mapp explains why.
The usual way electoral results maps are presented can be deceiving, overemphasising the relative importance of large but sparsely populated rural areas. Stephen Beban shares his map that more accurately reflects last night's results.
Simon Wilson went round the party election parties last night, and lived and breathed the campaign. These are the 10 things he learned.
Election Night 2017: Simon Wilson is at the National Party's party at Sky City in Auckland.
The resurgence of the left has ended well short, as the ruthless final weeks of National's campaign have them well placed to secure a fourth term. As predicted for months, NZ First will ultimately decide – but the calculus favours the incumbents.
Election Night 2017: Simon Wilson reports from the Green Party party in central Auckland.
Election Night 2017: Simon Wilson reports (almost) live from the Labour Party victory party/wake.
Duncan Greive scrolls down the electorates in play – including some big name potential casualties.
Election Night 2017: The Māori Party could be wiped out, if early numbers are a guide.
Election Night 2017: Here are our first impressions from the major election results coverage, if you are still deciding which channel to turn to.
