New Zealand election scheduled for Nov. 7 with the costs of living and housing the top issues

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand will hold a national election on Nov. 7, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced ...

New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called a general election for ...
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Minor parties have major influence as New Zealand enters its election year

New Zealand's unique electoral system may prove as decisive as economic conditions in determining whether the first-term ...

Labour leader takes aim at government in first speech of election year

Hipkins told his party caucus New Zealanders were looking for a "sense of hope" and weren't getting getting that from the government.

Coalition parties extend lead over left bloc in latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll

New Zealand First has soared to nearly 12 percent in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, its highest result since the survey launched in early 2021.
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Jazz band cancels New Year's Eve performance at Trump-Kennedy Center with 2 days' notice

An acclaimed jazz band has canceled its New Year's Eve performance at the Trump-Kennedy Center following the renaming of the institution. Though the Cookers did not provide a reason, the band said the ...