“New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won re-election in a landslide.
“The win wasn’t surprising; Ardern’s leadership has helped New Zealand become one of the most successful countries in handling the coronavirus pandemic.
“Going into the election, polls showed Ardern’s Labour Party with a wide lead over the nearest competitor, the conservative National Party.
“With most of the votes counted, Ardern’s liberal Labour Party has won 49%. It’s the best showing for the Labour party in at least 50 years. It’s also the highest result for any party since the country switched to a proportional representation system in 1996.”
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