New Zealand National support at weakest level since 2020, poll finds

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A poll puts New Zealand's ruling National Party at 25.9% support, its weakest result since the 2020 election, while the Greens rise to 14.8%. The findings put added pressure on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of the general election next month.

WELLINGTON, Oct 6 - New Zealand's ruling National Party has fallen to 25.9% support, its weakest result since the 2020 election, while the opposition Greens climbed to 14.8%, an RNZ-Reid Research poll showed on Tuesday, adding pressure on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon a month before the general election.