A nationalist party shaping New Zealand’s populist politics
Luxon has secured a caucus-backed renewal of leadership ahead of the November election, while facing ongoing questions about his grip on the National Party amid a string of missteps and weak polls. The party declares unity, but observers warn the underlying tensions persist.
New Zealand’s governing coalition has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from using social media, with penalties for platforms. The plan has divided coalition partners and faces an uncertain path through parliament amid preparations for an upcoming election.