New Zealand election leaves government undecided as parties delay coalition talks

Major contenders expected to need smaller parties to govern

Final polls show right retaining a narrowing lead

More than half of voters cast early ballots

Polls close at 7pm with early results expected

Governing party moves ahead in early election results

Count ends with main parties nearly deadlocked

Official results await special votes until November 27

Preliminary results show 11 overhang seats

Special votes could reshape the close result

Luxon to lead caretaker government during talks

National emerges with a path back to power

Parties put off coalition talks after tight election

Wong argues for pragmatic politics as uncertainty continues

Provisional overhang seats raise questions about vote representation

New Zealand dollar posts biggest daily gain since April