The NZ Labour Party governs after forming the coalition; it’s facing a reshaped Parliament as special votes count and leadership dynamics unfold.
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 government has introduced a bill requiring social media platforms to verify users are over 16, with penalties of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. The measure is debated in Parliament, with coalition partners divided and opposition undecided, as lawmakers race to act ahead of elections.
Preliminary counts show National and Labour neck‑and‑neck in New Zealand’s tight election race. With coalition talks likely, the outcome will hinge on special votes due later this month.