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Election live: Hipkins brushes off leadership questions, Mowbray calls MMP a 'complete dog'

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The overhang has left Parliament bigger, the balance of power uncertain and the next Government hanging in the balance. (Source: 1News)

The overhang has left Parliament bigger, the balance of power uncertain and the next Government hanging in the balance. (Source: 1News)

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Parliament (file image).

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On the preliminary results, the typical 120-seat Parliament is expected to increase by 11 MPs.

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Chris Hipkins

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Labour is waiting on the special votes to see if it's in a position to form the next government.

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Full video: Opportunity's Wong speaks to media as party heads for parliament

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