Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand election stalemate leaves maverick Winston Peters as kingmaker

English delivered an unexpectedly strong performance to claim 46 per cent of the vote, while the much-hyped "Jacinda-mania" surrounding Ardern fell short as she finished on 36.

Sep 23, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Early count puts Bill English ahead in New Zealand election

Early vote counts tonight in New Zealand's general election showed Prime Minister Bill English's National Party ahead but not by enough to form a government without help from other parties.

Sep 23, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

New Zealand party leaders make final bid to woo voters

New Zealand opposition leader Jacinda Ardern conceded she needed more time to win over wavering voters Friday, as parties made their final pitches in what has been a rollercoaster election campaign.

Sep 22, 2017, 11:31 AM IST

Key players in the New Zealand election

New Zealand goes to the polls on Saturday to elect a new government. Here are the key players in a closely-fought election.

Sep 21, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Five key issues in the New Zealand election

Here are five key issues in Saturday`s New Zealand election, which pits Prime Minister Bill English`s centre-right National Party against the opposition Labour Party led by Jacinda Ardern.

Sep 21, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

New Zealand opposition leader in sexism row over baby plans

Jacinda Ardern said women should be employed on their qualifications, regardless of their baby-making plans.

Aug 02, 2017, 08:50 AM IST