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NZ election 2026 live results: count on as National and Labour battle it out in knife-edge New Zealand poll

Al JazeeraNZ election 2026 live results: count on as National and Labour battle it out in knife-edge New Zealand poll
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New Zealand is currently holding a closely contested parliamentary election described as a cliffhanger. Al Jazeera reports that early results show the governing party leading this knife-edge vote. Meanwhile, The Guardian adds that polls indicate no coalition is expected to secure a majority of seats, leaving a minor party positioned as kingmaker in one of the closest races in recent history.

Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.

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