New Zealand counts votes in razor-thin election after campaign centred on cost of living
- Published on 7 November 2026 - 9:33 GMT+1•Updated 9:36 Early results in New Zealand's general election show a neck-and-neck race between the country's two main parties following a campaign that centred on the cost of living and the economy.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his National Party-led right-wing coalition are hoping to secure a second term as they face off against main challenger Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party.
- With polls closed and the vote count underway, the outcome is too close to call.
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- Published on 7 November 2026 - 9:33 GMT+1•Updated 9:36 Early results in New Zealand's general election show a neck-and-neck race between the country's two main parties following a campaign that centred on the cost of living and the economy.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his National Party-led right-wing coalition are hoping to secure a second term as they face off against main challenger Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party.
- With polls closed and the vote count underway, the outcome is too close to call.
Sources: Euronews