New Zealand Opposition Wins Election as Labour Ousted From Power

National Party’s Christopher Luxon to become prime minister
May still need help from Winston Peters to reach majority

Christopher Luxon, center, celebrates with his supporters in Auckland on Oct. 14.Photographer: Brendon O’Hagan/Bloomberg

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By Tracy Withers

October 14, 2023 at 9:49 AM UTC

Updated on

October 14, 2023 at 11:28 AM UTC

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New Zealand opposition leader Christopher Luxon said he will form a new government of the center-right after defeating Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ Labour Party in Saturday’s election.