New Zealand will hold a national election on Nov. 7, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced Wednesday. Luxon, the leader of a center-right government, will seek a second term in office, with the election likely to be a ballot on whether his pledges to improve the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic have gained enough traction to convince voters still struggling with living and housing costs.

More than 1 percent of New Zealand’s population left over the year ending in October. Many of the migrants were chasing salaries and opportunities in neighboring Australia.

New Zealand arrive at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the format’s most consistent and tactically shrewd sides. The Kiwis combine clever seam bowling, quality left-arm spin, and a cadre of hard-hitting middle-order batters who thrive in pressure chases,

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called a general election for November 7 and kicked off his re-election campaign on Wednesday asking voters to choose continuity and promising economic prosperity.