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New Zealand's new lawmakers start to arrive at parliament as government remains in limbo

Christopher Luxon, leader of the National Party, speaks at an election party in Auckland, New Zealand, November 8, 2026. REUTERS/David Rowland
Christopher Luxon, leader of the National Party, speaks at an election party in Auckland, New Zealand, November 8, 2026. REUTERS/David Rowland

New Zealand election campaign enters final day with result too close to call

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins said he was confident of emerging as the most popular party.
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins said he was confident of emerging as the most popular party.

New Zealand leaders make final appeals as election remains tight

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon casts his vote in the general election during advance voting in Beachlands, Auckland, New Zealand, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon casts his vote in the general election during advance voting in Beachlands, Auckland, New Zealand, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo

New Zealand Parliament adjourns before November election

A woman walks near 'The Beehive', the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
A woman walks near 'The Beehive', the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

New Zealand’s Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership confidence vote in April.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership confidence vote in April.

New Zealand PM says he has party’s full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's popularity as prime minister has fallen.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's popularity as prime minister has fallen.

New Zealand’s ruling party plunges in polls, PM Luxon rules out resigning

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks as he attends the ASEAN – New Zealand Commemorative Summit during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28, 2025.     LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks as he attends the ASEAN – New Zealand Commemorative Summit during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28, 2025.     LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Reactions to New Zealand's abuse in care inquiry

Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, holds a media conference after casting his vote in the general election in Auckland, New Zealand, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/ File Photo
Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, holds a media conference after casting his vote in the general election in Auckland, New Zealand, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/ File Photo

New Zealand’s National Party well-positioned to form new government

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (left) congratulated the National Party led by Christopher Luxon on Oct 14.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (left) congratulated the National Party led by Christopher Luxon on Oct 14.

New Zealand PM tests positive for Covid-19 two weeks before elections

FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins speaks at the New Zealand Labour Party's election campaign launch event in Auckland, New Zealand, September 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins speaks at the New Zealand Labour Party's election campaign launch event in Auckland, New Zealand, September 2, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo

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