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New Zealand votes in an election expected to be tight after a tense campaign

New Zealand votes in an election expected to be tight after a tense campaign

New Zealand’s election results are expected Saturday after a tense campaign left the main contenders neck and neck with no clear route to victory for either

Early count in New Zealand's election suggests result too close to call

Early count in New Zealand's election suggests result too close to call

Early results in New Zealand's election suggest a tight race with no clear path to victory for either the conservative government or the leftwing opposition

New Zealand election first count ends with two main parties nearly deadlocked

New Zealand election first count ends with two main parties nearly deadlocked

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand's ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour were nearly deadlocked in the popular vote after initial counting in the nationwide general election on Saturday.

New Zealand leaders make final appeals as election remains tight

New Zealand leaders make final appeals as election remains tight

By Lucy Craymer and James Redmayne WELLINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - New Zealand's party leaders made final appeals to voters on Thursday, three days before a general election that polls show is too close to call as discontent around an ailing economy continues to swell.

Explainer-What you need to know ahead of New Zealand's election

Explainer-What you need to know ahead of New Zealand's election

WELLINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Saturday is the final day to vote in the New Zealand national election, with the incumbent National-led coalition hoping to return to office and left-leaning parties including Labour looking to make them the first one-term government in nearly 50 years.

A man named Chris will be New Zealand's next prime minister, whichever party wins the election

A man named Chris will be New Zealand's next prime minister, whichever party wins the election

New Zealand is choosing a new government in a national election that concludes Saturday

New Zealand election campaign enters final day with result too close to call

New Zealand election campaign enters final day with result too close to call

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal WELLINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand's main political parties wrapped up their election campaigns on Friday, with polling still showing the race as too close to call.

The final day of voting begins in New Zealand's election as an unusual law bans any talk of politics

The final day of voting begins in New Zealand's election as an unusual law bans any talk of politics

Polling places have opened in New Zealand for the final day of voting in the country’s election

‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX to Invest in Taiwan’s Moonshine Studio Under AI Pact With TAICCA

Weta FX, the New Zealand visual effects company behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar,” will invest in Taiwanese animation and VFX outfit Moonshine Studio. The investment is part of a partnership with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) aimed at making Taiwan an AI hub for Asia’s content industries. Weta FX CEO Daniel […]

Sam Neill, Renowned 'Jurassic Park' Actor, Dies at 78 in Sydney

Sam Neill, Renowned 'Jurassic Park' Actor, Dies at 78 in Sydney

Sam Neill, Renowned 'Jurassic Park' Actor, Dies at 78 in Sydney

Xero, an Online Accounting Software Provider, Faces Scrutiny Amidst AI and Software Business Model Debate

Xero, an Online Accounting Software Provider, Faces Scrutiny Amidst AI and Software Business Model Debate

Xero, an Online Accounting Software Provider, Faces Scrutiny Amidst AI and Software Business Model Debate

New Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser

New Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser

New Zealand police have dismissed a rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain Ryan Mendes and have charged the accuser with making a false statement