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    Conservative former businessman wins New Zealand election, set to be prime minister

    Christopher Luxon will be the nation's prime minister after a decisive election victory. People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.
    by The Associated Press Oct 14, 2023 3 minutes

    AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand's next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory Saturday.

    People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.

    The exact makeup of Luxon's government is still to be determined as ballots continued to be counted.

    Luxon arrived to rapturous applause at an event in Auckland. He was joined on stage by his wife, Amanda, and their children, William

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